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- Maryland courts resume full operations on March 7
Mar 8, 2022
Maryland’s courts will be Jury trials which had previously been suspended on an emergency basis will be rescheduled as promptly as possible. The court order said priority will be given to criminal jury trials and other urgent actions. Because of the longstanding suspension of court matters as a result of the global pandemic, many of the normal deadlines for legal matters have also moved back. Consult an Ocean City criminal defense attorney...Read More - Jury trials put on hold because of Omicron surge
Jan 4, 2022
Jury trials have been Jury trials that were supposed to be held between Dec. 29, 2021 and Feb. 8, 2022 will be rescheduled. Maryland’s “Hicks Rule” will be waived until trials are able to resume. The rule requires that the state must bring a defendant to trial within 180 days of a defendant’s first appearance. District and circuit courts will hear some cases “in-person,” but proceedings will be held remotely “to the...Read More - Can I get quick reimbursement for lost wages and some medical bills in the event of an auto accident?
Nov 5, 2021
One of the ways for Ocean City, Maryland drivers to protect themselves in the event of an Ocean City auto accident is to make sure to have enough insurance, including a type of coverage that pays out immediately if there is a car accident. “PIP” insurance, which stands for “personal injury protection,” is no-fault coverage, which means that you can claim PIP benefits regardless of who caused the auto accident. It’s a little known...Read More - Maryland courts shutdown for second time this year because of COVID-19
Nov 19, 2020
All civil and criminal trials in Maryland’s courts, except for those for which a jury has already been seated, will be suspended through December 31 and other court functions will operate on a limited basis. Maryland Court of Appeals Chief Judge Mary Ellen Barbera made the “After consultation with the leadership of the Maryland Department of Health and Judiciary leaders, I have determined that the Maryland Judiciary must return to restricted operations as...Read More - Can a Sex Offender Get a Security Clearance or Have One Revoked Research
Jul 9, 2020
Maryland has a large number of federal workers who need security clearances because of its proximity to the federal government and the government’s need for workers who must handle sensitive and confidential information. The granting or renewal of a security clearance depends on a number of factors related to the person’s character, including honesty, trustworthiness, loyalty, financial responsibility and reliability. However, certain criminal convictions, such as a felony, the imposition of more than...Read More - Ocean City shooting results in Milton man’s arrest
Jun 29, 2020
Locals are probably aware that there have been a serious of recent reports of violence on or near the boardwalk in Ocean City, including brawls, shootings, etc. The most recent example of alleged violence at this popular Maryland vacation spot was a shooting and arrest of a Milton man. According to the police, the man The police stated that the alleged shooter remained on the scene until police arrived. The Milton man...Read More - Maryland Gun Laws
Jun 12, 2020
The shooting death of Trayvon Martin in Florida in 2012 brought a lot of attention to “stand your ground” self-defense laws, which allow individuals who believe they are in imminent danger to use deadly force. Critics claim that the laws lead to a “shoot first, ask questions later” attitude. Those who support “stand your ground” say the law allows people to protect themselves without worrying about whether they have retreated sufficiently before using force. Traditionally, under...Read More - Notice Regarding COVID-19
Mar 24, 2020
We remain open for business during this difficult time to serve your legal needs. If you need to meet us remotely for any matter, we are available to anyone so long as you have While most courts are closed in federal, state and appellate jurisdictions, we are actively handling cases remotely. Many bail reviews are being conducted telephonically, but most domestic violence proceedings and protective order appeals remain in person proceedings. We...Read More - What are the penalties for violating the governor’s orders on public gatherings during the COVID-19 crisis?
Mar 24, 2020
Maryland’s state and local law enforcement agencies say they are willing to arrest those who disobey Gov. Larry Hogan’s executive orders restricting public gatherings to no more than 10 people and temporarily closing businesses. The moves are aimed at stopping the spread of the Coronavirus in the state. Hogan issued an executive order on March 19 after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Maryland Department of Health recommended limiting gatherings...Read More - Law Office of Thomas Maronick in Top 5 Fastest Growing Firms
Oct 12, 2018
The Law Office of Thomas Maronick Jr LLC has more than 40 total years of legal experience handling Thanks to the continued support of our clients, The Law Office of Thomas Maronick Jr LLC has been able to secure a high rank on the There are literally To learn more about Law Firm 500 and how it selects it honorees, please feel free to...Read More