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- How a criminal record may affect your future
Apr 24, 2017
If you have been charged with a crime, it is not just your immediate freedom that you should worry about. From school to employment to loans, there are many reasons you should be concerned about a criminal record. Currently, there are 44,000 What shows up on a criminal record that affects your chances for getting a job? If you apply for a job and you have a criminal record, your potential employer...Read More - Understanding the charges of and penalties for child pornography in Maryland
Apr 21, 2017
Sex crimes have such a negative connotation that being charged with one automatically leads to guilt in many people’s minds. Therefore, it’s extremely important to understand the definitions of sex crime charges. Charges involving child pornography are especially pernicious. As reported by herald-mail.com, a 46-year-old former youth soccer coach was recently sentenced in federal court to 25 years in prison. Earlier he had pled guilty to using a pinhole camera to make videos of a...Read More - Firearm theft in Maryland
Apr 20, 2017
With several high-profile gun robberies in the news recently, many Maryland residents may not be surprised to learn Fox News reports that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) found ATF officials stated that Maryland has had the fourth-most burglaries of gun shops in the nation. In 2016 alone the Old Line State saw 38 instances of federally licensed firearm dealers having their shops broken into and guns stolen, and there are...Read More - Medical misdiagnosis: What you should know
Apr 14, 2017
If you are similar to many other Americans who seek medical attention in an emergency room or outpatient clinic setting, you expect to be treated by qualified professionals who will find out what is wrong with you and create some sort of treatment plan. Although this is the expected outcome of most doctors office visits, things do not always go as planned. A surprising number of people are misdiagnosed or do not receive a diagnosis...Read More - Do you qualify for expungement?
Apr 6, 2017
A criminal conviction or arrest record can follow you around for the rest of your life, making it difficult for you to find work, get a loan or even qualify for housing in Baltimore. It can also cause untold damage to your personal reputation should it be discovered by anyone other than those you feel comfortable knowing about it. If you have seen a You’ll be pleased to know that it is through the...Read More - Looking at motor vehicle crash statistics
Mar 25, 2017
When it comes to car accidents, each crash is unique. Some may involve a head-on collision, while others leave a pedestrian or bicyclist seriously hurt. In Baltimore, and cities all over Maryland, these accidents happen because of drunk drivers, distracted drivers, people who fail to follow traffic safety laws, reckless speeding and many other reasons. Sadly, the physical, financial and mental consequences of a motor vehicle accident can upend a victim’s life. Over the...Read More - How a criminal conviction can affect your medical licensure
Mar 24, 2017
You have invested a substantial amount of time, effort and money into your medical career. You have gotten the education and training, obtained your license, reached your employment goals and established a solid reputation for your expertise and skill. What if all that was swept away in the blink of an eye? Many medical professionals worry about losing their license due to a malpractice suit but fail to think of how criminal activity can affect...Read More - What to know about federal identity theft
Mar 15, 2017
Identity theft is a serious crime in both state and federal law. With the development of technology, new and more advanced forms of identity theft have arisen, leading to increased enforcement. Several federal agencies What is identity theft? The most basic definition of identity theft is any activity that results in the illegal transfer or use of someone else’s personal information to commit a crime. One common purpose of committing identity theft is...Read More - What makes older people more likely to fall?
Mar 14, 2017
Seniors across Maryland and the rest of the United States are highly susceptible to slip-and-fall accidents and associated injuries, and there are numerous factors that make you, as an older individual, more likely to take a tumble. AgingCare.com reports that falls are the single-largest cause of injury, hospital stays, and death among older populations, so it is critical that you learn what Part of the falling problem can be tied to environmental hazards, such...Read More - Maryland lawmakers discuss tougher drunk driving laws
Mar 13, 2017
Maryland officials are considering tougher penalties for driving under the influence. A Montgomery County police captain recently testified at a state committee hearing, offering support for a bill that would make certain DUI arrests a felony for repeat offenders. The captain expressed frustration for the number of repeat DUI offenders he sees on the state’s roads and highways. In one instance, a repeat drunk driver hit his cruiser. Notably, although 46 other states...Read More