Criminal Law Author

Maya Ramos-Ortiz

Maya Ramos-Ortiz is a dedicated attorney with a focus on criminal law and police misconduct. She has represented numerous clients in cases involving police brutality and has a strong understanding of the complexities of police accountability.

Credentials

J.D., University of Washington School of Law

9+ yearsCriminal LawPolice Misconduct

Articles by Maya Ramos-Ortiz

Did the Smarter Sentencing Act Pass? The Legislative Outcome Smarter Sentencing Act: Proposed Reforms and Final Outcome What Is the Instant Offense in Criminal Sentencing?What Is the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010?Armed Robbery in Atlanta: Laws and Penalties List of Significant Terrorist Attacks in the US The Impact of Gideon v. Wainwright on Criminal Justice The Jacob Wetterling Act and Sex Offender Registration MDMA Drug Bust: Investigations, Charges, and Penalties What Is the Tick Klock Drug? Effects and Legal Penalties Gall v. United States: Judicial Discretion in Sentencing Navy Arrest Procedures and Your Rights Under UCMJ What Is Mandatory Release and How Does It Work?Luis Carrero Blanco Assassination: Motives and Aftermath Bump Stock Laws: Supreme Court Decision and State Bans Mueller Report Volume 2: Obstruction of Justice Analysis Child Porn Meaning: The Federal Legal Definition Harris v. United States: Inventory Searches and the Fourth Amendment The RIDE Act: Nonconsensual Sharing of Intimate Images Credit Union Robbery: Federal Charges and Penalties Real-World Examples of Habeas Corpus Cases Is Chemical Warfare Illegal Under International Law?US Probation Office: Mission, Structure, and Duties Arthur Andersen LLP v. United States: Conviction Overturned Gulf of Guinea Piracy: Legal Frameworks and Enforcement Examination Fraud: Definition and Legal Consequences How to Access the Jailhouse Lawyer Handbook PDF Burglary 2nd Degree in NY: Definition and Penalties Human Trafficking in Thailand: Laws and Victim Protection Social Security Identity Theft: Description and Recovery