Names of prosecutors and defense lawyers involved in convictions later deemed to have been wrongful would be forwarded to ethics commission under proposed bill.

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Gov. Larry Hogan on Friday vetoed legislation that would have enabled convicts to challenge their convictions for up to three years after they discover or should have known their guilty verdicts would have collateral consequences, such as an enhanced sentence for a subsequent offense or deportation.

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Members of a Maryland House of Delegates committee Tuesday skeptically questioned Johns Hopkins University leaders about their plan to establish a private police department.

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ANNAPOLIS — Supporters of an effort to bring legalized recreational marijuana to Maryland are hoping the third time is the charm. Lawmakers Wednesday announced a renewed effort to place the issue of legalized marijuana in front of voters this November ...

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A liberal Democratic delegate plans to introduce legislation this session to end bail in Maryland, a long-shot measure that has the support of the state’s chief public defender but not of the attorney general.

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