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- Are Americans leaning towards more lenient sentencing?
Dec 15, 2021
Public sentiment about punishing criminal behavior may change depending on many factors. Many more people feel willing to explore criminal justice reform steps that reduce penalties in the current climate. How widespread such feelings are might be debatable. Reports suggest the public is evenly divided about sentencing matters. Some feel the courts should impose harsher sentences, while others prefer less punitive sentences. How a Maryland judge, jury, and prosecutor approach sentencing may center on the...Read More - How much can I recover in the event of a Maryland auto accident?
Dec 10, 2021
Car accidents in Ocean City and other parts of Maryland are common occurrences. After all, Maryland drivers, especially in Baltimore, have ranked at the bottom of one insurer’s ratings of good drivers for over 10 years. In fact, the insurer noted that Maryland drivers are involved in auto accidents at a much more frequent rate than drivers in most other states. So, with the increased likelihood of an Ocean City or Baltimore car accident,...Read More - Why might you need a prenuptial agreement?
Dec 6, 2021
If you are getting married, there are many reasons why you might want to consider a prenuptial agreement. Generally speaking, courts in Maryland will recognize such an agreement if it is structured properly. Let’s take a closer look at some of the potential benefits of entering into this type of contract. You can override state property division laws Maryland is an What happens to assets if you die? A prenuptial...Read More - Do I need to get an attorney to handle my auto accident claim?
Dec 1, 2021
Yes. The insurance companies will take advantage of you if an experienced Ocean City auto accident lawyer is not involved in your case. First, the probability of being involved in an auto accident in Maryland is quite high compared to other states. Baltimore drivers have never fared well in On average, drivers in Baltimore saw 4.2 years between accident claims – an improvement over last year’s 3.8 years between accidents. Allstate says...Read More - (Video) Don’t Take The First Offer From Insurance Companies After A Car Accident
Nov 24, 2021
Video Transcript Hi, it’s attorney Tom Maronick. I’m here in Annapolis, Maryland to talk about car accidents. And the number one thing that people do to hurt their chance whether it’s Annapolis or some other part of Maryland to get a better recovery in a car accident. If you’re in a car accident, the last thing you want to do is to take an initial offer from an insurance company. Why is...Read More - Maryland mayor charged with violating revenge porn law
Nov 23, 2021
The mayor of a small town on Maryland’s Eastern Shore violated the state’s “ The Cambridge mayor has been Prosecutors say the youthful mayor posted nude images with sexually explicit and racist captions on a number of forums under a variety of usernames. The woman told authorities about the posts in May. She said the man was the only person with whom she had shared the photos. Prosecutors said they connected the...Read More - The problem of false positives on X-rays
Nov 23, 2021
False positives on X-rays, CT scans or any medical imaging procedure may subject Maryland patients to unnecessary risk or even death, including receiving treatment for non-existent illnesses based on faulty diagnostic work. Research has shown that false positives on X-rays and CT scans in the context of lung cancer screenings are much more common than previously realized. What does the research in false positives in X-rays and CT scans say? The results of...Read More - What is the Maryland Ignition Interlock Program?
Nov 17, 2021
When a police officer arrests someone for operating under the influence (OUI) in Maryland, the arrested driver could end up paying major fines and even serving jail time. The suspension of the driver’s license is also a standard penalty for an OUI conviction. Keeping someone off the road when they have recently demonstrated a proclivity for unsafe driving habits might be a good policy decision, but it could be a major hardship for that...Read More - Debts that can be discharged in Chapter 7 bankruptcy
Nov 15, 2021
Chapter 7 bankruptcy can provide relief for some Maryland residents who have overwhelming consumer debt and no means to pay it off. While Chapter 7 bankruptcy can have a negative impact on your credit score, it is sometimes a better option than letting debts go into collections. What debts can be included in Chapter 7? Most unsecured consumer debts can be discharged in Student loans Child support Court fees...Read More - What is contributory negligence and what does it have to do with Maryland auto accidents?
Nov 12, 2021
Contributory negligence is a complete bar to recovery — that means that if the plaintiff in a lawsuit has contributed in any way to the accident for which he is suing, the case will be thrown out of court. Some call it a “blame the victim” mentality. As a result, insurance defense attorneys in Ocean City and other Maryland cities scour the case for ways in which the plaintiff could have contributed to the accident...Read More