Posts in Howard County Criminal Defense

May 13 How An Inability To Post Bail Can Haunt You For Many Years To Come

Cash bail has long been a mainstay of the U.S. legal system. After all, the basic premise behind it is simple. After you have been ...

Sep 21 I Smell a Rat, Not Marijuana – Here’s How the Police “Smell Test” Affects Everyone

For years, police have been using the claim of smelling marijuana as probable cause to search individuals, vehicles, and personal ...

Apr 08 Exceptional Service, Exceptional Results, & Affordable Fees

The law firm of Shapiro Zwanetz & Lake (SZL) is mindful that despite government statistics showing our economy is improving, many ...

Jun 14 Police Officer Reassigned over Allegations She Committed Perjury

Officer First Class Megan Mattingly, a member of the Frederick Police Department’s drug enforcement unit, has been reassigned to ...