Stalking is a pervasive issue that affects the lives of many individuals. In Washington, D.C., the legal framework for addressing stalking is outlined in D.C. Code Section 22-3133. This Scrofano Law blog post will explore the specific elements that constitute stalking...
Federal drug conspiracy charges carry severe consequences for those convicted, including lengthy prison sentences and possibly large monetary fines. The United States government takes a strong stance against drug-related offenses, and federal law enforcement agencies,...
In the District of Columbia, a common albeit less serious sexual offense is a crime called Misdemeanor Sexual Abuse (or “MSA”). Like most misdemeanors in the District, the charge is not jury demandable. That means a judge, not a jury, will decide guilt or innocence...
On June 23, 2022, the Supreme Court held 6-3 in NY Pistol & Rifle Association v. Bruen that New York’s proper cause requirement for obtaining a concealed carry license was unconstitutional. The case brought together some unlikely allies in challenging New York’s...
Maryland has favorable speedy trial laws that could benefit your case. You are guaranteed the right to a speedy trial by the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and Article 21 of the Maryland Declaration of Rights. In addition, Maryland Rule 4-271 requires that a...
