Criminal Defense Blog in Clinton

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Oct 2018

What Is Sexual Offender Registration?

Individuals who are convicted of a sex crime are required by Maryland law to add their name to the sex offender registry. The sex offender registry is the system that allows government authorities to keep track of sex offenders who have completed their prison sentences. The severity of an individual’s crimes determines the length that they will be listed on the sexual offender registry. Each state ...

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23

Jun 2016

What You Should Know After a Domestic Violence Charge

Domestic violence is a serious charge with harsh consequences. Under Maryland family code § 4-501, domestic violence is defined as any instance where one family or household member commits an abuse against another. The state includes current or former spouses, blood relations, parents and step-parents, marriage, or current residents as family or household members. The law articulates the following ...

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10

Dec 2015

Do I Need a Criminal Defense Attorney If I'm Innocent?

So, you’ve been arrested for a crime you haven’t committed. You’ve seen TV shows—you know that you have the right to an attorney, and that what you say can be used against you in a court of law. But you’re innocent! If you didn’t commit the crime, you won’t need a criminal defense lawyer. Perhaps you cooperated with the police, answered the questions they had, and found that the District Attorney ...

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10

Aug 2015

Gracia & Mintz Featured on Fox News

Our attorneys, Erick Gracia and Camara Mintz, were recently invited to appear on Fox News to discuss the recent rash of police shootings around the country. As a former Deputy Sheriff and current defense attorney, Attorney Mintz is uniquely qualified to speak on this disturbing trend. Attorney Gracia also shared perspective from his unique legal background. Although our lawyers did not wish to ...

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11

Aug 2014

What Should I Do If I'm Arrested?

Being arrested can be incredibly scary and you may not know what rights you are entitled to during this process. To ensure your case goes as smoothly as possible, we at Gracia & Mintz have collected the following information for your benefit. This way, you can know what to expect, what your rights are, and what you should do if you ever find yourself in this situation. Knowledge is power, and the ...

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