Category: Criminal Defense

If you’ve been arrested or charged in Maryland, an expungement can help erase certain records from public view, improving your chances for employment, housing, and education. Maryland law allows people to expunge dismissed cases, acquittals, certain probation before judgment (PBJ) outcomes, and even some convictions after a waiting period. 

A criminal charge in Maryland can have serious consequences beyond court fines or jail time—it can also jeopardize government employment and security clearances. Federal, state, and contract workers are often held to strict background and conduct standards. Even pending charges can trigger suspension, loss of clearance, or job termination. What you...

In Maryland, your Fourth Amendment rights protect you from illegal searches and seizures by law enforcement. When police violate these rights, evidence obtained as a result may be inadmissible in court, potentially undermining the prosecution’s case against you. At Hartman Attorneys at Law, we defend clients in Annapolis,...

When you’re facing criminal charges, the thought of going through a full trial can feel intimidating. In many Maryland cases, the prosecutor and defense attorney may discuss a plea bargain instead. A plea bargain is an agreement in which the defendant pleads guilty to a lesser charge or accepts a lighter...

For many professionals in the Annapolis area—especially those working at Naval Support Activity Annapolis, Fort Meade, or with federal contractors—a security clearance is essential for employment. But one arrest or conviction can put that clearance in jeopardy, threatening not just your current job but your entire career trajectory. At...