He received his doctorate in sociology from the University of Florida in 2006. His research and teaching interests include substance use, drug policy, racial disparities in the criminal justice system, and juvenile justice. Prior to his current position at Old Dominion University, Maggard was a court research associate at the National Center for State Courts in Williamsburg, Virginia. His research has appeared in “Crime & Delinquency,” “Journal of Drug Issues,” “Deviant Behavior” and “Justice Quarterly.”