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  • News Brings Attention to Mood Disorders and Addiction

    I was very sad to hear the news that on August 11, 2014, Robin Williams, famed actor and comedian, died at the age of 63 from an apparent suicide at his California home. For such an accomplished man to commit suicide is so hard to comprehend and leaves us with so many unanswered questions. Reports say that he suffered severe depression, battled addiction much of his life and some reports say that ...
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  • Charged with DUI but not Driving?

    Sitting in your car: DUI but not Driving? Whether you are out having drinks in the dead heat of summer or in the middle of a cold, bitter winter, some of you might chose to "take shelter" or "sleep off" those few drinks in the comfort of your car with the radio playing or the heat or air conditioner blasting, but beware: You can be arrested and charged with Driving Under the Influence or Driving ...
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  • My Child is Charged with a Crime. What Can I Do?

    If you have a child under the age of 18 who has been charged with committing a crime, it is vital that you take immediate action to hire a criminal defense lawyer to fight on his or her behalf. The team at the Law Offices of John R. Discavage, PA has more than 15 years of legal experience and we handle all types of juvenile cases in the Frederick area. We understand what is at stake in these types ...
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  • Two Frederick County Deputies Charged and Suspended

    The Frederick County Sheriff's Office reported that during the course of one week in late December, it had suspended two of its deputies after each was charged with a crime. Detective 1st Class Todd Joia faced charges stemming from a December 10th theft report involving more than $2,000 that had been taken a video lottery business in a neighboring town. An employee who had been working at the ...
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  • Maryland's Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act

    As of July of 2011, Maryland complied with the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act, which was passed by Congress in 2006. In order to become compliant, Maryland made sweeping changes to its existing sex offender laws. In Maryland, sex offenses are divided into 3 tiers with tier 3 offenses being the most severe and with tier 1 offenses being the least severe. Those who are convicted of a ...
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  • 40 Pounds of Marijuana Found in Driver's Minivan

    Frederick, MD – According to the Maryland State Police, they found 40 pounds of marijuana in the back of a man's minivan after troopers pulled him over on Interstate 70. The police said that the van driven by the 52-year-old Michigan resident had a faulty taillight. The troopers report that the suspect appeared nervous when speaking with the officer after he was pulled over. Based on the man's ...
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  • North Carolina Man Arrested in Connection to Slaying of Ex-Girlfriend

    On May 14 th, The Frederick News-Post reported that on Monday, the Howard County police announced that a 43-year-old resident of Charlotte, North Carolina was arrested over the weekend. According to the police, he is the suspect in the shooting death of his ex-girlfriend. She was found shot to death inside her car near her new home in Columbia, Maryland on Saturday, May 4th, 2013 According to The ...
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  • With a 27-20 Vote, Maryland Senate Approves Legislation to Repeal Death Penalty

    In recent years a number of states have passed legislation to ban capital punishment and abolish the death penalty. In fact, there are currently 17 states that have banned the death penalty; Connecticut, Illinois, New Jersey, New Mexico and New York are amongst some of the most recent states and it appears Maryland is well on the way to joining their ranks. With a 27-20 vote in the Maryland Senate ...
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  • Frederick Officials Attempt to Quell Merchant Concerns Over 8.7 Percent Increase in Major Crimes

    According to statistics and reports from the Frederick Police Department, 2012 saw an 8.7 percent increase in major crimes as compared to 2011. In fact, crimes such as robbery, theft, burglary, grand theft auto, and rape all saw an increase last year. While law enforcement officials do not see this increase as a major concern, especially considering the commensurate increase in the local area ...
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  • Are BUI Laws the Same as DUI Laws?

    Anytime an individual attempts to operate a vehicle, whether it is a car, truck, motorcycle, boat, or other type of vehicle while they are under the influence, they are putting themselves and others in harm's way. That is why there are strict laws against the operation of a motor vehicle, or boat, while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. It is important to note, however, that Maryland laws ...
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  • How to Fight a Disorderly Conduct Charge

    The state of Maryland loosely classifies the crime of disorderly conduct as disturbing the public peace by acting in a disorderly manner, disobeying a lawful and reasonable order by a law enforcement official attempting to maintain the peace, willfully obstructing or hindering others from entering or exiting a public place or a public form of transportation, disturbing the peace of another by ...
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  • Fourth Degree Sexual Offense

    Until recently, a conviction for the crime of Fourth (4 th ) Degree Sexual Offense (CR §3-308) in the State of Maryland was considered a minor misdemeanor and an offender was not required to register as a sex offender on the Maryland State Sex Offender Registry. The judge had complete discretion over who would be required to register and could weigh all of the facts and evidence specific to each ...
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  • Expungements

    In the State of Maryland, if you are found not guilty at trial in your case, the State Prosecutor declines to prosecute your case by entering a "Nolle Prosequi" and dismissing the charge(s), or you receive a Probation Before Judgment disposition (no conviction), you are eligible to file a Petition for Expungement to destroy the records of the incident. If you file your Petition within three (3) ...
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  • Common Questions About DUI Checkpoints

    The holiday season is upon us and many of us will be celebrating the holidays with friends and family. Whether attending an office party, a family gathering, a dinner with friends or simply shopping for gifts, most of us will be out and about at some point during the holiday season. In the State of Maryland and specifically, Frederick, Maryland, the Frederick Police Department and the Frederick ...
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  • Protective Order Hearing, Criminal Second Degree Assault Charge or Both?

    I represent many clients who are involved in domestic incidents, domestic violence or otherwise, and in what feels like a blink, they find themselves having to defend against accusations of abuse in a protective order hearing, facing a criminal charge of second degree assault or even needing a quality defense for both types of cases. Many times, people choose to represent themselves in the ...
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  • Welcome to our Criminal Defense Blog

    We are pleased to announce the launch of our Criminal Defense Blog. You can subscribe to our RSS feed by clicking here.
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