Total violent crime is on the rise in 2022. By April 19, 2021, all violent crime in Washington D.C. was at 961 cases. By April 19 of this year, violent crime had already surpassed that at 1,230 cases, an almost 28 percent increase.
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Gov. Hogan talks bipartisanship at fifth State of the State
At his fifth State of the State address, Gov. Larry Hogan on Wednesday pushed for bipartisan support from the Democrat-controlled legislature on his initiatives regarding taxes, healthcare, education, transportation, redistricting, violent crime and the environment.
Legislature passes bill to expand post-conviction relief
A bill addressing the rights of those convicted of violent crimes to challenge the conviction remained in the balance as the 2018 Maryland General Assembly session neared its end.
Legislation Would Increase Penalties for Home Invasions
After noticing an apparent rise in violent home invasions in the state, Delegate Susan Lee, D-Montgomery, is sponsoring a bill that would update Maryland law to categorize these offenses as crimes of violence.