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- Will I lose everything if I file for bankruptcy?
May 11, 2021
Many people in Ocean City are buckling under the weight of overwhelming debt. Fortunately, there is help available, but unfortunately many people are afraid to take advantage of the most powerful debt reduction tool available to them. This tool is personal bankruptcy. Many people are afraid that if they file for bankruptcy, they will lose everything they own. The good news is that this is not true. In fact, Maryland law provides many...Read More - Law enforcement officer accused of sex offenses involving minor
May 10, 2021
Being accused of sex offenses in Maryland can present a seemingly endless series of concerns and potential problems. The stigma surrounding these allegations is extensive and can lead to incarceration, lost employment, family difficulties, a negative perception in the community and other issues. If the person who is accused is in a position of prominence or power such as law enforcement, it is imperative to formulate a viable defense immediately to try and avert the...Read More - Smell of marijuana doesn’t justify police stops, Maryland court rules
May 10, 2021
The smell of marijuana alone is not enough to provide reasonable suspicion of criminal activity, and as a result, a stop based on this circumstance alone is unreasonable, Maryland’s Court of Special Appeals has ruled. “We hold that the odor of marijuana, by itself, does not provide reasonable suspicion of criminal activity, and therefore, a stop based on this circumstance alone is unreasonable under the Fourth Amendment,” Maryland’s intermediate appellate court said in reversing...Read More - NRA bankruptcy may get dismissed
May 4, 2021
For anyone that has consumed news during the past 12 months or so, they likely have noticed the deluge of bankruptcy filings by famous brands. Perhaps, one of the most shocking, for various reasons, is the National Rifle Association. However, a bankruptcy judge is currently mulling whether to dismiss the NRA’s case. The bankruptcy case The The case against the NRA At issue is whether the NRA’s bankruptcy is legitimate...Read More - Motorcycle fatalities over the last several years have decreased
Apr 30, 2021
With the pandemic easing and summer on the way, Baltimore men and women are looking forward to warm weather rides on their motorcycles. There is some good news on the Baltimore motorcycle accident front — the number of motorcyclists killed in crashes nationwide has been trending downward. In 2018, 4,985 motorcyclists died, 5,172 died in 2017 and that was down from the 5,337 reported in 2016. However, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety...Read More - How can a sleep divorce help a marriage?
Apr 27, 2021
How can a divorce help a marriage? Of course, a traditional divorce cannot help a marriage because, after all, it is the end of the marriage. Though, one particular kind of divorce may actually be able to help avoid a real divorce, it is called a What is a sleep divorce? Put simply, a sleep divorce only means that a couple does not sleep in the same bed. For each couple that...Read More - Maryland courts moving to full operations on April 26
Apr 23, 2021
Beginning April 26, all of Maryland’s courts will resume full operations, including civil and criminal jury trials, according to the court’s website. However, social distancing and preventative health measures will be observed. Currently, the courts are in stage IV of the phased reopening plan which means that courts are hearing non-jury trials and contested hearings in civil, family and juvenile matters and that clerk’s offices are open to the public. Criminal trials with...Read More - Navigating child custody issues in Ocean City
Apr 22, 2021
Divorcing parents in Ocean City may find it difficult to agree on the various issues that arise during the divorce process. For instance, many couples struggle to agree on issues relating to child custody and visitation. Courts will make decisions relating to Under Parents’ ability to put their differences aside and work together for the sake of the children. Each parent’s willingness and capacity to care for their children. ...Read More - Maryland addresses police reform
Apr 14, 2021
As issues of police brutality and the improper use of force during arrests became headlines amid demonstrations across the country last year, at least one state legislative body has decided to confront the issue head on. On Saturday, legislators in Maryland enacted All of this came about over the vetoes of Governor Larry Hogan, who charged that the changes will erode public confidence and lower police morale. Other critics suggested that the reforms...Read More - What are the penalties for distracted driving in Maryland?
Apr 9, 2021
April is distracted driving month. Law enforcement agencies across Maryland will be raising awareness about the dangers of distracted driving this month. As part of a nationwide initiative, law enforcement in Maryland other parts of the country recently conducted a four-hour effort across several states looking for distracted drivers. In addition, law enforcement has also pledged to saturate the roads from April 8 through April 12 to apprehend distracted drivers. Distracted driving can...Read More