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- Two Maryland men arrested for child pornography
Jun 10, 2020
When a person in Maryland is arrested for child pornography it can feel like the entire world is against them. Child pornography is a crime that is aggressively prosecuted and if a person is convicted, they can face serious penalties. Recently two Maryland men were arrested for Two Carroll County men were recently arrested after a Maryland State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigation discovered them of If a...Read More - Stand Your Ground
Jun 10, 2020
The shooting death of Trayvon Martin in Florida in 2012 brought a lot of attention to “stand your ground” self-defense laws, which allow individuals who believe they are in imminent danger to use deadly force. Critics claim that the laws lead to a “shoot first, ask questions later” attitude. Those who support “stand your ground” say the law allows people to protect themselves without worrying about whether they have retreated sufficiently before using force. Traditionally, under...Read More - Disturbing the peace
Jun 3, 2020
Protests are a big part of the headlines these days. One of the charges that can be levelled against protesters and other citizens by law enforcement is disturbing the peace. Disturbing the peace is a criminal offense that occurs when a person engages in some form of unruly public behavior such as fighting or causing extremely loud noises. The charge is quite similar to disorderly conduct and is found in the same ...Read More - Boating season underway in Ocean City and Baltimore
May 26, 2020
Boating in Maryland, which had been shut down because of the COVID-19 pandemic, has been re-opened as part of the Recreational boating activities, including motorized and non-motorized vessels and personal watercraft, are allowed on Maryland and Ocean City’s waterways. However, some restrictions related to the coronavirus still apply: The maximum number of people allowed on a boat is 10, including captain and crew. Races, boats and other vessels, are allowed so...Read More - Ocean City summer crowds could see disorderly conduct charges
May 19, 2020
With the recent loosening of the restrictions put in place because of the coronavirus pandemic and with summer fast approaching, Marylanders are flocking to the beaches and entertainment venues of Ocean City, Maryland. When people congregate in groups, whether large or small, disorderly conduct can follow. Disorderly conduct is a common charge in a coastal town like Ocean City, Maryland which sees an influx of tourists in the summer seeking sun and fun and...Read More - Unemployment FAQs
May 13, 2020
What are the types of unemployment currently available to Maryland residents? Generally, unemployment payments in Maryland come from a single source. However, because of the federal legislation approved earlier this year by Congress, the This isn’t unusual. In times of high unemployment, federal and state programs may make additional weeks of benefits available. For example, during the “Great Recession,” federal benefits supplemented available state benefits, adding several weeks of unemployment payouts. ...Read More - Can my stimulus payment be garnished or be subject to a lien?
May 5, 2020
No. The $1200 stimulus payment to Maryland residents and the rest of the country as part of the federal legislation — the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act – recently approved by Congress can’t be garnished in Maryland to pay debts except those related to child support and can’t be taken by the state’s banks and credit unions to offset debts. Gov. Larry Hogan signed an According to the order,...Read More - Filing for unemployment in Maryland
Apr 28, 2020
Filing for unemployment in Maryland is generally a straightforward, through stressful process. However, with the recent skyrocketing of unemployment claims and increase in eligibility and benefits, it has become even more important to understand the process. This is a short guide on applying for unemployment benefits in Maryland. First, please be patient. More than 334,000 Marylanders have applied for unemployment since mid-March. During a recent interview, a manager for Maryland’s unemployment office said the...Read More - Commonly asked bankruptcy questions
Apr 20, 2020
Because of the current uncertainty, a lot of people have lost their jobs through no fault of their own and may be considering bankruptcy to get out from under debt. This is a list of the questions most commonly asked when considering bankruptcy. What can I keep if I file for bankruptcy? Although bankruptcy is mostly controlled by federal law; state law does come into play. Every state has what are called “exemptions.”...Read More - Considering bankruptcy?
Apr 14, 2020
Recently, a lot of people have lost their jobs through no fault of their own. To get through these uncertain times, many are wondering about their options under bankruptcy. This is a short guide to declaring an Ocean City or Baltimore bankruptcy. Bankruptcy allows consumers and businesses to eliminate or repay some or all of their debts under the protection of the federal bankruptcy court. Many people feel ashamed when they can’t pay...Read More