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SORNA Secrets Part 1: Why It’s More Than Just “Register and Done”

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Most people think the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA) is a simple “check-the-box” task. You sign some papers at the sheriff’s office, and you’re good, right? Not even close. At Smith & Good Associates, we see people get caught in the “SORNA Web” every day. Here’s the secret the “experts” don’t always highlight: SORNA isn’t just […]

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SORNA Secrets Revealed: What States Don’t Want You to Know About

SORNA Sex Registry /

If you or someone you love is facing sex offense charges or is already navigating the registry system, you’ve probably heard about SORNA: the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act. What you might not have heard is how complicated, confusing, and inconsistent this federal law actually is once it hits the ground in different states.

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Why Consider Focus Groups or Mock Trials for Your Criminal Case?

Why Consider Focus Groups or Mock Trials for Your Criminal Case?

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Focus groups and mock trials are powerful research tools that can make a meaningful difference in criminal defense strategy.   When someone is facing serious criminal charges it’s critical to understand how real people (like an actual jury pool) will react to the facts of the case.  That’s where focus groups and mock trials come in.  

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What to Expect After Conviction: Sentencing & Prison in Maryland

Jail & Prison /

When someone is convicted of a crime in Maryland, the unknowns about “what happens next” can feel overwhelming. In many cases, a defendant may have only spend a single night in a detention center or jail before making bail or being release on bond.  For most first-time offenders, being incarcerated for a night(or 2) isn’t

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Do NOT Make This Mistake When Getting Ready for Parole

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As Maryland parole experts, we often get asked about the single most important factor in a successful parole hearing. While the are many different components of an effective parole packet, the ability to present a comprehensive and clearly written case is absolutely crucial.  A comprehensive parole packet will be well-organized, includes a good summary page, details

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How Felony or Sex Offense Charges Can Impact Your Career

How Felony or Sex Offense Charges Can Impact Your Career

Reentry, SORNA Sex Registry /

The StatisticsReentry after incarceration can be extremely difficult. Research from Prison Policy Initiative, indicates that as many as 60% of formerly incarcerated people are jobless at any given moment. (Source: Bureau of Justice Statistics, Employment of Persons Released from Federal Prison in 2010). The same study showed that the jobless rate consistently hovered around 60% – starting

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Understanding Diminution Credits in Maryland PrisonsThe Maryland

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The Maryland Diminution Credit System is a tool designed to allow for the reduction of an inmate’s term of incarceration through the earning of credits for good behavior, work, education, and special programs. This system, which applies to both state correctional facilities and local detention centers and jail, allows inmates to potentially shorten their time

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Targeted towards first-time offenders who are charged with felonies and/or misdemeanors that could include incarceration, we will work with you to understand and navigate the process from start to finish.
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