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- Reduced Penalties for Marijuana Now in Effect
Jan 4, 2023
The recreational use of cannabis won’t be legal in Maryland until July 2023 but several changes in state laws on weed have gone already into effect. Reduced penalties for marijuana possession became the norm on Jan. 1, 2023. New penalties for cannabis possession Starting Jan. 1, possession of up to 2.5 ounces is a civil offense. Fines max out at $100 for possession of up to 1.5 ounces and $250 for up to...Read More - Maryland State Police Conducting Field Sobriety Checkpoints, Lyft Credit Available
Dec 30, 2022
One of the constants of the winter holiday season are sobriety checkpoints by local and state law enforcement. Troopers from the Maryland State Police conducted a sobriety checkpoint shortly before Christmas and will conduct them throughout the holidays. Being careful about impaired driving is especially important in the Ocean City, Maryland area which has the highest conviction rate for DUIs and DWIs in the state. To provide a safe alternative to drivers getting...Read More - The effect of a DUI on your nursing career
Dec 27, 2022
It’s a crime to operate a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs in Maryland. But did you know that a DUI can also have severe consequences for your nursing career? Nursing licenses are considered professional licenses and can be suspended or revoked by the Board of Nursing if someone is convicted of a DUI. This means that any nursing license holder with a DUI conviction may be unable to practice nursing. Even...Read More - New names for Maryland courts
Dec 22, 2022
Maryland’s top two courts have been Maryland voters approved the name change through a constitutional amendment. The decision means that the Supreme Court of Maryland is the state’s top court. The intermediate appeals court is the Appellate Court of Maryland. Chief Judge E. Gregory Wells called the move “a welcome and much-needed change.” “Hopefully the voter-approved constitutional change in the names of both courts clears up any confusion among the...Read More - Chapter 13 for Maryland residents
Dec 16, 2022
People who find themselves struggling with their debt situation might consider filing for bankruptcy. Those unable to file for Chapter 7 may consider filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy in Maryland. Understanding basic points about Chapter 13 might help debtors prepare for a possible filing. Chapter 13 vs. Chapter 7 Bankruptcy – Chapter 7 & 13 A payment plan allows a debtor to propose a fair repayment plan to creditors. The debtor repays...Read More - How should you handle sexual assault accusations becoming public?
Dec 16, 2022
The moment someone accuses you of a sexual crime, the court of public opinion tends to look at you as guilty. There is little chance to save your image or refute the claims against you before people move to judge you harshly. Fortunately, the criminal justice system follows a fairer path. But that does not help protect your reputation and save you from the stress of public judgment. To save your sanity, there are...Read More - What penalties does Maryland have for drug charges?
Dec 15, 2022
In Maryland, possession of drugs is taken very seriously and can lead to jail time. Maryland Criminal Statute 5-601 covers possession of controlled dangerous substances. In Maryland, individuals are prohibited from possessing controlled dangerous substances, including narcotic prescriptions if not prescribed to them. The penalties for being in possession of drugs vary depending on the substance that the person is in possession of. Possession of any drug, except marijuana Possession Possession With...Read More - Maryland appeals court upholds $7M adultery penalty in post-nup agreement
Dec 12, 2022
A post-nuptial agreement with a provision that a husband would have to pay his wife $7 million dollars if he was unfaithful is valid, according to a When the couple landed in divorce court on the grounds of adultery, the husband fought the fee, but the courts rejected his arguments. Banking heir The husband, a wealth management advisor, and his wife, reportedly the former social secretary to First Lady Melania Trump,...Read More - Three ways to prevent falls during winter
Dec 9, 2022
A fall can happen at any moment, but many factors increase your risk of one. In the wintertime, people are especially prone to falling due to bad weather, like in Maryland with all the snow, so read these tips to help decrease your chances of a fall. Learn how to safely walk outside This might seem like common sense, but it is easy to be in a rush and make haste decisions. ...Read More - Learn more about the benefits of waiting to divorce
Dec 3, 2022
Getting divorced in Maryland can be tricky, especially if you’re itching to call it quits sooner rather than later. If you and your spouse are planning a divorce, you should be aware that you could be eligible for more Social Security benefits if the marriage was at least 10 years long. But if the marriage was even a few months shy of the 10-year mark, you could lose out on a lot of benefits whether...Read More