Criminal
General Criminal Articles
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The age of consent refers to the legal age in which someone may engage in sexual activity.
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This article introduces government seizure and forfeiture of personal property, explains the procedure, and provides information on how a property owner can respond when the government takes property.
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A Child In Need of Supervision is a child who needs guidance, treatment, or rehabilitation, and falls under one of three categories.
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This article describes Maryland's driving while impaired by alcohol laws.
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In Maryland, crimes are either considered felonies or misdemeanors. Traditionally, felonies are considered more serious crimes, but in fact, both felonies and misdemeanors can carry very long sentences.
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The juvenile expungement law establishes a procedure through which a person with a juvenile record can ask a court to have the record "expunged" (removed from public view).
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Overview of Maryland's Juvenile Justice System
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In Maryland, possession or use of less than 10 grams of marijuana is not a criminal offense. Possession or use of up to 10 grams of marijuana is still illegal, however, and carries civil penalties.
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This article explains the steps in the juvenile record expungement process.
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Maryland law makes it a crime to fail to provide for children in your care.
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This page is designed for neighborhood activists who are calling the Baltimore City 911 system to report a crime, especially to report drug dealing.
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