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The risks of doing home improvement work without a license

Mar 30, 2023

Home improvement contractors must be licensed with the Why does this happen? Most license violations are due to people not being familiar with Maryland’s broad definition of home improvement work, which includes building, repairing, altering, or replacing elements or components of a home. For example, if your friend gives you $50 to install their dishwasher or fix their fence, you have just broken the law. Sometimes people do unlicensed work as...

How to fight a protective order in Maryland

Mar 28, 2023

The authorities in Maryland take domestic violence very seriously, which is why victims can seek protective orders 24 hours a day. If a protective order is issued against you, it could require you to leave your home and give up custody of your children. These are extreme measures that are designed to protect victims and take no chances, but the law will give you an opportunity to tell your side of the story. Protective...

An overview of controlled dangerous substances in Maryland

Mar 21, 2023

Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) have always been a problem in Maryland, but the pandemic caused a new surge in use, overdoses, and death. Here’s a breakdown of Maryland’s CDS classifications, known as “schedules.” Schedule I Drugs in this group are considered highly addictive, unsafe and have no approved use for medical treatments. Marijuana (organic and synthetic) Heroin LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) Peyote (mescaline) Ecstasy (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine) Bath salts...

What is indecent exposure in Maryland?

Mar 20, 2023

Maryland law defines Examples of indecent exposure in Maryland include: Public urination or defecation Flashing or streaking Masturbation in public Sexual acts in public Mooning What is not regarded as indecent exposure in Maryland Mothers who breastfeed their children in public may be accused of indecent exposure. However, breastfeeding in public is allowed under Maryland law, so it might be easier to defend against this type...

What are the penalties in Maryland for indecent exposure?

Mar 8, 2023

Ocean City, Maryland is an oceanside resort town. Sometimes, while on vacation, people have a bit too much too drink and do things they normally wouldn’t do such as expose themselves to others. It can be surprising who is facing such charges. A Cecil County prosecutor was charged with indecent exposure and disorderly conduct. Officers responded to a report of a nude man on a balcony at an Ocean City, Maryland hotel. He...

Carrying a firearm without a permit in Maryland

Mar 7, 2023

The state of Maryland requires gun owners to obtain a There are, of course, legal penalties for carrying a firearm without a permit, but what about storing a firearm in your car or carrying a firearm with a permit from another state? Transporting firearms within Maryland You can transport a firearm in your vehicle in Maryland without a permit The gun must be stored in a locked container, unloaded,...

Lawmakers considering increased penalties for indecent exposure aimed at minors

Feb 27, 2023

Maryland lawmakers are considering a bill that would increase the penalties for those convicted of indecent exposure when the target is a child. Supporters say the crime demands more substantial penalties when witnessed by a juvenile. St. Mary’s County legislator, Democrat Brian Crosby, told the Capital News Service (CNS) that he drafted the bill to address repeated incidents of indecent exposure cases in his county involving young girls. There have been 189 reported...

What is the statute of limitations for rape in Maryland?

Feb 24, 2023

Maryland’s Here is a breakdown of the laws as they stand in 2023: Felony sex crimes Maryland has no statute of limitations for felony sexual crimes, regardless of the age of the victim. This includes: First-degree and second-degree rape First-, second- and third-degree sexual offense First- and second-degree attempted rape First- and second-degree attempted sexual offense First-degree rape This action is defined as forcibly compelling...

“Slip and fall” Case Against Wal-Mart Moves to Trial

Feb 22, 2023

A Baltimore man’s “slip and fall” lawsuit against Wal-Mart will be allowed to go forward after the appeals court ruled that the trial court should not have granted the store’s request to end the case in its early stages. The appellate court of Maryland said that a statement by a Wal-Mart employee regarding whether the store knew about alleged liquid on the floor was not hearsay and should receive consideration. The plaintiff filed...

Maryland Lawmakers Mulling Several Gun Control Measures

Feb 13, 2023

Maryland lawmakers are considering several proposals that would limit gun ownership and possession. The About 114,000 Marylanders can wear and carry a firearm in public. A gun rights group, Maryland Shall Issue, opposes the measure. The organization declared the bill “dead on arrival” and said in a statement that similar legislation has been struck down by federal courts in New York and New Jersey. Republican lawmakers also oppose the measure...