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- You accidentally exposed yourself in public: What now?
Jan 31, 2023
Out of all the sex crimes, indecent exposure is typically a minor one (unless the incident involves underage children). The law defines it as exposing private parts (genitalia) or Maryland classifies it as a misdemeanor, but the penalties can include a three-year prison term and a hefty fine. You may also have to register as a sex offender and deal with considerable social stigma. Indecent exposure does not have to be intentional. ...Read More - Which county in Maryland has the highest DUI/DWI conviction rates?
Jan 23, 2023
The county in Maryland that has the highest conviction rates for a charge of driving while intoxicated (DWI) or driving while under the influence (DUI) is Worcester County. The county includes Maryland’s summer resort town of Ocean City as well as the nearby towns of Berlin and Snow Hill. Data for 2019 DUI/DWI conviction rates was released by the University of Maryland’s National Study Center for Trauma and EMS in August 2020. The survey...Read More - Am I legally required in Maryland to clean my car of snow and ice?
Jan 13, 2023
Winter is here and, although the past winters have been mild in many parts of Maryland, some areas of the state have had to contend with significant ice and snow. One of the things that Marylanders do on a wintry morning before setting off for work is clean their car of the wintry mix. So, are you required to make sure that your car is free of ice and snow before you hit the road?...Read More - Handling false allegations involving revenge porn
Jan 11, 2023
If your former partner falsely accuses you of illegally sharing revenge porn, you could have many questions and a considerable amount of anxiety. In the digital era, an increasing number of people find themselves in this position, and it is pivotal to realize what is at stake. Unfortunately, some people facing false allegations feel voiceless, and proving your innocence could become challenging due to the harsh stigma surrounding these types of cases. What...Read More - Who is exempt from workers’ compensation in Maryland?
Jan 10, 2023
Every company that does business in Maryland must carry workers’ compensation insurance. Yet, there are some circumstances where workers’ compensation doesn’t protect someone who performs work for a company. Are you one of those people, or is your company attempting to get away with not covering you for on-the-job accidents? Which workers are exempt from workers’ compensation coverage? It is rare for businesses to be exempt from workers’ compensation insurance. Agricultural companies that...Read More - 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