The Drones Are Here, Regulators Struggle To React

As drones have become more affordable, a subculture of hobbyists and would-be entrepreneurs has emerged. Lawmakers and regulators, struggling to reconcile the benefits with the potential dangers of the technology, are caught playing catch-up.

Medical Marijuana Dispensary to Open in D.C.

Despite the fact that pot is illegal on the federal level, a medical marijuana dispensary is preparing to open in the nation's capital, a mere two miles from the U.S. Department of Justice.

Program That Helps Youth After Release from Juvenile Facilities Scheduled to Shut Down

Program that helps young people who have come out of commitment in juvenile facilities will shut down June 30.

U.S. Justice Department Issues Letters Supporting Citizens Recording Police Officers

The Department of Justice issued two letters to Maryland courts supporting constitutional rights of citizens recording police officers in their official capacities.

Victim Rights Advocates Call for Constitutional Amendment

Victims of crimes are treated by the U.S. "roll-of-the-dice" criminal justice system as pawns, dogs and second-class citizens, advocates said at a news conference Thursday to introduce a proposed Victims' Rights Amendment.

Maryland Uncles Say Distance Marks Relationships in Family of Boston Bombing Suspects

Alvi Tsarni joined his brother, Ruslan Tsarni, both of Gaithersburg, in distancing himself from the two brothers at the center of the investigation into the bombing at the Boston Marathon on Monday: Dzhokar Tsarnaev, 19, and Tamerlan Tsarnaev, 26.

New Law Makes it Harder to Commit Juveniles for Minor Offenses

Leading Lawyers Praise 50-year-old High Court Decision, But Call for Expansion

While the 50-year-old Supreme Court ruling that held lawyers in criminal courts are “necessities, not luxuries” forever changed the nation's judicial landscape, legal professionals argue its promises have largely gone unfulfilled.

University of Maryland Student Arrested in Child Pornography Sting

A University of Maryland freshman was arrested this week on charges of distributing child pornography and crossing state lines to engage in illicit sexual conduct with a minor, according to a criminal complaint.

House Votes to Repeal Death Penalty, Governor’s Signature Next

The Maryland House voted 82-56 Friday in favor of repealing the death penalty. Once Gov. Martin O'Malley signs the bill, Maryland will become the 18th state to abolish capital punishment.