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- What should I expect after a DUI arrest in Maryland?
May 27, 2022
Maryland takes driving under the influence seriously. If you’re arrested for DUI, you need immediate help and should know what to expect. What are the state’s DUI laws? Maryland has two offenses related to drunk driving: driving under the influence or DUI and driving while impaired or DWI. DUI is a crime that occurs when a person’s blood alcohol concentration or BAC is .08 or higher. A person can be found guilty of...Read More - 2022 Maryland Boating Season Will See Increase in BWIs and BUIs
May 26, 2022
No one should be operating a boat under the influence of alcohol or drugs but beer and boating are a natural combination for many Maryland boaters. And with Memorial Day – the start of the Maryland boating season – just around the corner and pandemic restrictions mostly eliminated, a lot of watercraft will be on the waterways. Sadly, boating fatalities have increased by 25% during the pandemic and are expected to climb even higher...Read More - Understanding child custody in Maryland
May 25, 2022
Part of raising children in an emotionally stable, supportive environment after a divorce relies on the type of child custody arrangement that works for the family. In Maryland, parents will have several options for child custody but to reach the ideal arrangement, you should understand the types that are available. As well, courts will award both physical and legal custody in a variety of combinations. Legal custody and the important decisions for raising a...Read More - The differences between the DUI and DWI in Maryland
May 24, 2022
The terms “DUI” and “DWI” are interchangeable for most people. They both mean drinking and driving, right? Wrong. In Maryland, DUI and DWI DWI explained The crime of driving while intoxicated (DWI) is driving with a blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) of more than 0.07 percent and less than 0.08 percent. In other words, this is a crime for drivers whose BAC is just below the legal limit for DUI and cannot be...Read More - Know if you qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy
May 18, 2022
Filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy starts by seeing if you qualify first. Federal law requires Maryland applicants to prove a monthly or annual income by passing a means test. The qualification process is not all that difficult, so many applicants do qualify after meeting a few basic requirements. The means test To qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you need to pass Additional requirements You cannot show a history of filing...Read More - Are you required to have the interlock on a Maryland DUI?
May 17, 2022
How Maryland laws don’t always mesh with other states In Maryland, the interlock is often the option defendants have for being able to drive despite blowing a .15 on the intoximeter, or refusing to blow into the intoximeter. But even if you So let’s unpack this: You refuse the intoximeter test back at the station. You have the MVA hearing. You win on not being properly advised (for example) you...Read More - Stalking in Maryland Changed to Include Use of Digital Devices
May 16, 2022
Maryland lawmakers have updated the criminal definition of Stalking in Maryland is defined as “a malicious course of conduct that includes approaching or pursuing another” in a way that would place that person in reasonable fear. Under the old definition, stalking had to be in person and the targeted person was followed physically. The Gov. Larry Hogan Technology-based stalking can occur in a number of different ways. Advocates...Read More - Considering Divorce? Beware of Retirement Account Breakups
May 11, 2022
In Maryland, divorce is a common issue, but few people are aware of all of the financial implications of a divorce. It can get much more complicated than just deciding who gets the house. One particularly difficult topic is working out what happens to retirement accounts like 401ks. Divorce and Retirement Accounts A retirement account is valuable because it lets you invest with special tax benefits. However, those same benefits make the accounts...Read More - What is a Maryland Plea Bargain?
May 6, 2022
A plea is a statement by a defendant where the accused admits guilt or innocence in response to criminal charges. If the defendant pleads “not guilty” then the case proceeds to trial. In many instances, however, the case will not go to trial. A plea bargain occurs when the defendant — with the advice of their Ocean City criminal defense attorney — and the prosecutor come to a deal. The Baltimore plea bargain will include...Read More - What you need to know about the damage caps in Maryland
May 4, 2022
Maryland has a cap on the amount of money that can get awarded in a personal injury lawsuit. This cap is known as the “damage cap.” The damage cap helps to protect individuals and businesses from frivolous lawsuits. What is the cap on non-economic damages? Non-economic damages refer to damages that are not easily quantified, such as pain and suffering or emotional distress, and wrongful death. The damage cap in Maryland is...Read More