Crawford was issued eight life sentences plus an additional 75 years in state prison by Circuit Court Judge Richard S. Bernhardt for the series of fires set across various counties in Maryland.
Criminal charges and/or conviction refer to the legal process of accusing a police officer of a crime and determining their guilt through a court of law.
Md. Ann. Code art. GP, § 4-101
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According to the Maryland Public Information Act, any person or governmental unit can make public records requests unless it is otherwise indicated by statute. There are not any requirements concerning a statement of purpose, however, if the custodian of the records decides that inspection would go against the public interest, he/she may deny the record for up to ten days. The use of criminal records for the solicitation of legal services is prohibited by law. The department has 30 days to either grant or deny the request.
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