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- May is boating safety month in Maryland
May 28, 2021
With the official start to Maryland’s boating season just days away, the Maryland Natural Resources Police is encouraging Marylanders to take proper precautions to ensure waterway safety. Last year, Maryland had 155 reportable boating accidents; 64 of those accidents caused injuries and six were fatal, resulting in a total seven deaths. These numbers are down from the previous year, when Maryland saw 144 reportable boating accidents, 65 injury accidents and 16 fatal accidents resulting...Read More - Victims of sexual abuse have legal options
May 24, 2021
Too many Marylanders have been abused sexually by people who they and their families thought could be trusted. Over the years, Glen Burnie residents have probably heard stories of clergy, teachers, childcare providers, youth volunteers and other professionals using their positions of trust to get access to children and underage minors and criminally When this sort of behavior comes to light, the perpetrator is likely to face criminal penalties, which can include...Read More - Boating season 2021 could see a high number of BUIs, BWIs
May 14, 2021
Memorial Day is the start of the boating season for Maryland boat owners. And, this year, with the restrictions put in place because of the coronavirus ending, the season will be stronger than ever. That means a lot of watercraft will be on the waterways. Sailing or powerboating on a hot summer day often involves cold drinks including water, beer and wine. Although recreational boaters often drink while driving the boat, boating under the...Read More - 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