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- Catholic church settles case of priest accused of sexual harassment and misusing money
Aug 25, 2020
The Catholic Church has approved a settlement, including an apology letter from a priest in another state, who was accused of misusing millions in church money and sexually harassing fellow clerics, the Washington Post has reported. This is just the latest in a string of sexual abuse claims over the years made against those who are expected to provide spiritual comfort and advice. Ocean City Police Department detectives in 2009 arrested a 64-year-old suspect...Read More - Ocean City Police Department arrest local for credit card fraud
Aug 24, 2020
Being arrested is scary, period. But, facing felony The Alleged Crimes Last week, the Ocean City Police Department received a call about potential credit card fraud. The victims sent the OCPD screen shots of her bank that showed the alleged fraudulent charges. The OCPD followed the charges on the card. After pulling video footage, they saw the accused purchasing items. The alleged credit card user came back, but this time, the...Read More - Maryland police officer arrested for sex crimes
Aug 24, 2020
The Maryland State Police announced the arrest of Prince George’s County police officer who at the time was serving in his Department’s Bureau of Investigation. The officer faces multiples charges, including attempted second degree rape. Police said that the alleged victim came forward with the allegations in late July, saying that she had an encounter with the former officer at her residence. For its part, the Prince George’s County Police have relived the...Read More - Disorderly conduct calls in Ocean City, Maryland are on the upswing
Aug 19, 2020
In an update on Ocean City, Maryland police activity for July, the police chief told the Ocean City Police Commission that While disorderly conduct is a common charge in a coastal town like Ocean City, Maryland, especially during the summer when the town sees an influx of tourists seeking sun and fun, the specifics of the charge can be a bit vague. Maryland law enforcement often uses it as a “catch-all” for public...Read More - Witness reliability can be crucial in a sex crime case
Aug 17, 2020
Being charged with any crime can set you on edge, and for good reason. A criminal conviction can send you to prison and ruin your reputation. This is especially true when the criminal offense involved is a Don’t be afraid to be aggressive Far too often, defendants in these types of cases are scared to fight to protect themselves. They’re afraid of how their aggressive tactics will come across to jurors or...Read More - What are the grounds for divorce in Maryland?
Aug 14, 2020
Many legal requirements govern divorce in Maryland. Both spouses must meet these No-fault divorce No fault is the first ground for an absolute divorce. It does not require proof of spousal misconduct. Before filing, the spouses had to live separate and apart without living together or did not have sexual relations for an uninterrupted 12-month period. Courts can also approve divorce without a waiting period if there is In...Read More - List of assistance for those in Maryland facing unemployment, utility and health insurance cutoffs because of the pandemic
Aug 5, 2020
Maryland officials have put into place a number of programs aimed at helping those who have lost their jobs or have seen their work hours and income reduced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Maryland extends unemployment assistance for 13 weeks The The state is providing the additional weeks of benefits through the Federal-State Extended Benefits Program, which is available to claimants who have exhausted both their 26 weeks of regular benefits and...Read More - Ocean City parking lot assault leads to serious charges
Jul 31, 2020
When Ocean City area residents find themselves in serious trouble, they often don’t know what they should do. Although people generally obey the law sometimes, they find themselves on the other side facing a criminal justice system that appears to have it in for them. It is important for a defendant to understand that they have the legal right to defend themselves. A recent assault in Ocean City has led to a man facing serious...Read More - How Long Does Sex Offender Registry Last?
Jul 29, 2020
Under Maryland law, people who are convicted of certain charges related to The stated policy behind the registry is that it warns the public of the presence of a possible sexual predator in the midst. In practice however, many people who are forced to register pose no serious threat to the population. What’s worse, being named on the registry can make it difficult to find adequate employment or housing. People who have already served...Read More - Underage drinking and fake ID laws
Jul 28, 2020
Summer is here and warm weather activities often involve alcohol, especially in water adjacent communities such as Ocean City, Maryland. However, like many states, Maryland does have a legal drinking age. It is illegal for a person under the age of 21 to possess or consume an alcoholic beverage. Those under the age of 21 who are found to have purchased, possessed or consumed alcohol, face a fine of $500 for the first offense and...Read More