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- Understanding your legal protections if your dog bites someone
Jul 11, 2024
Dog ownership comes with significant responsibilities, including legal liabilities if your pet harms someone. In Maryland, dog bite laws are designed to protect both victims and dog owners. Understanding these laws can help you navigate potential legal challenges if your dog bites someone. Maryland’s dog bite law Maryland follows a strict The importance of controlling your dog To minimize your legal risks, always keep your dog under control. Use a...Read More - Credit card delinquency rates are on the rise
Jul 10, 2024
Recent economic data suggests that consumers in Maryland and across the country are struggling to pay their credit card bills. A report released by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia on April 10 reveals that 30-, 60- and 90-day credit card delinquency rates all rose sharply in the fourth quarter of 2023. The percentage of credit card accounts that are past due by 30 or 60 days is even more worrying. That figure reached a...Read More - Under Investigation in Maryland? 10 Critical Steps You Need to Take Immediately
Jul 10, 2024
Facing a criminal investigation in Maryland can be a daunting and life-altering experience. Whether you’re being investigated for a misdemeanor or a more serious crime, the stakes are high. Acting wisely and swiftly can make a significant difference in the outcome of your case. At Maronick Law, our experienced 1. Stay Calm and Do Not Panic The first and most crucial step is to remain calm. Panic can lead to impulsive decisions that may...Read More - Black lung: Can workers’ compensation cover it?
Jul 8, 2024
Coal may have a reputation as an outdated fossil fuel, but it remains a heavily used source of heat for industries such as concrete and paper. To serve these industries, many mines across America continue to excavate coal, such as those in Maryland. However, coal workers face a health hazard through their work: pneumoconiosis. Also known as “black lung disease,” it’s caused by inhaling coal dust particles. What is black lung? Black...Read More - How is public intoxication defined in Maryland?
Jul 8, 2024
Public intoxication is a serious issue that can lead to various legal consequences. In Maryland, laws regarding public intoxication aim to maintain public safety and order. Knowing the specifics of these laws helps residents and visitors alike avoid unnecessary legal trouble. Definition of public intoxication Maryland law defines public intoxication as a person appearing in a public space under the influence of alcohol or drugs to the extent that they may endanger themselves...Read More - Can I Get A Cannabis Conviction Expunged in Maryland?
Jul 5, 2024
Yes. Maryland voters The new law also made it easier for people charged or convicted of simple possession to clear their records through Under the new law, in cases where simple possession of marijuana is the only charge, the state will automatically expunge those records from its criminal records database. The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services has until July 1, 2024, to clear those cases, and the Maryland Judiciary must clear...Read More - Survey shows that distracted driving has increased
Jul 5, 2024
Using a handheld cellphone while behind the wheel is prohibited in Maryland, but motorists who violate the law only have penalty points placed on their driver’s licenses if they are caught. Laws like Maryland’s cellphone ban were passed to make the roads safer, but the results of an online survey conducted by one of the nation’s largest insurance companies suggest that they are not having the desired effect. More than three-quarters of the drivers whose...Read More - Maryland DUI Checkpoints: Know Your Rights and Responsibilities
Jul 3, 2024
For many drivers, encountering a DUI checkpoint in Maryland can be an unexpected and stressful experience. These checkpoints, strategically placed by law enforcement, aim to ensure public safety by identifying and deterring impaired drivers. Understanding your rights and responsibilities at these checkpoints is crucial to handling the situation confidently and protecting yourself legally. At Maronick Law, our Baltimore Understanding DUI Checkpoints in Maryland What Are DUI Checkpoints? DUI checkpoints, sometimes called sobriety checkpoints, are...Read More - What is theft?
Jul 3, 2024
In Maryland the crime of theft is collectively categorized as “General Theft” in MD Code, Criminal Law, § 7-104. This statute covers what theft is and what the penalties are. Certain types of theft, such as the theft of motor vehicles, can be charged under this statute, but also have specific statutes relating to those crimes. Theft is when a person (1) intends to deprive the owner of the property; (2) willfully...Read More - What Reckless Endangerment?
Jul 1, 2024
Reckless endangerment is a crime codified under MD Code, Crim. Law § 3-204. It states: a) (1) (2) Reckless endangerment differs from similar crimes, such as assault, in that it does not require the prosecutor to prove intent. The prosecutor does not need to show that you intended to create a substantial risk of death or serious physical injury. All they need to show is that your conduct was “reckless.” ...Read More