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- Court: Crime of Identity Theft Can’t Be Expunged
Nov 10, 2022
The circuit court made a mistake when it granted a Maryland woman’s request to get a conviction for identity theft expunged, according to a recent ruling from the Court of Special Appeals. The appeals court said the crime isn’t eligible for erasure from the records. Expungement requested The petitioner, Ms. H, pleaded guilty to one count of identity theft by obtaining personal identifying information in violation of Maryland law in 2012. The court...Read More - What is a Plea Agreement? (Video)
Nov 9, 2022
You’ll be able to keep up with the series here on our website, or on our Transcript Okay Mike, what is a plea agreement? A plea agreement is something in a case that is often advisable for some of our clients. Let me give you an example, when we get any sort of criminal case or serious traffic case, the first thing we do after talking to the...Read More - Divorce can have concealed, long-term effects on children
Nov 4, 2022
Parents who divorced in Maryland might be aware that divorce affects every member of the family. However, they might not at first understand how it can have concealed, long-term effects on children. Depending on how the divorce unfolds and how the family relationships develop, children of divorced parents can continue to suffer the effects from the end of their parent’s marriage into adulthood. Effects that can have a lasting impact on children There...Read More - The holiday season brings an increase in drunk driving incidents
Nov 2, 2022
We’re at the beginning of the holiday season and holiday revelry means that it’s easy for Ocean City drivers to find themselves on the road after a few drinks. According to the National Highway and Safety Administration, drunk driving accidents increase during the holiday season. Starting Thanksgiving until New Year’s Day, there are more alcohol-related accidents than at any time of year. While a charge of drinking while driving or driving under the influence shouldn’t...Read More - Reducing your risk of alcohol-related wrecks during the holidays
Oct 31, 2022
For many families, alcohol and holiday celebrations go hand in hand. Maybe you always share your dad’s favorite brand of beer with your siblings while watching a football game on Thanksgiving. Perhaps your grandfather is notorious for making the most dangerous eggnog in the county, and everyone old enough to drink has to finish a cup after dinner. Your family’s holiday celebrations that involve alcohol can be a source of many fond memories. However,...Read More - How do you prove negligence in a personal injury claim?
Oct 28, 2022
Maryland residents who suffer injuries due to no fault of their own might consider filing a lawsuit. However, before filing, it’s necessary to know whether negligence is the basis of your injury. You must know how to prove negligence. Understanding negligence Personal Proving negligence The first element in a personal injury negligence claim is that the defendant owed a duty to the victim. That duty was to avoid the situation...Read More - What is solicitation and how do you defend against it?
Oct 20, 2022
Solicitation is when one person has someone else commit crimes on their behalf. The individual is still guilty even though they never directly committed a crime in Maryland or elsewhere. What constitutes solicitation? The act of soliciting may come in the form of a direct request or even an outright demand. In other cases, the person can merely encourage another person to commit the crime. The specific criteria for The...Read More - Maryland Motorists Must “Move Over” for All Disabled Vehicles
Oct 13, 2022
October is “Move Over Awareness” month in Maryland. The campaign is aimed at promoting an Previously, the law only applied when drivers were approaching law enforcement vehicles, tow trucks, and emergency response vehicles and equipment. Maryland is the eighth state to expand its “Move Over Law” to include disabled vehicles. “Moving over and slowing down when passing a vehicle stopped on the highway isn’t just a matter of following the...Read More - What’s the difference between a DUI and a DWI in Maryland?
Oct 12, 2022
Many people in Maryland are unaware that there is a difference between DUIs and DWIs. DUIs and DWIs generally refer to driving while under the influence of alcohol, drugs or a combination of the two. They are two different types of crimes and the penalties for each can vary. What is a DWI in Maryland? DWI in Maryland means “driving while impaired.” It’s a less serious crime than a DUI. In...Read More - Debt settlement and consolidation vs. bankruptcy
Oct 12, 2022
Accumulating debt could make life challenging for Maryland consumers. Some means exist to address these issues, although circumstances could dictate which one is feasible. Debtors may benefit from learning as much as possible about the different strategies to make a more appropriate choice. Debt consolidation and debt settlement Debt consolidation refers to using one loan to pay off other loans. Transferring balances from two credit cards or more to a single card is...Read More