by blackfin | Posted in DUI/DWI & Criminal Law | Reading Time: 4 minutes
This article explains what happens in a typical District Court case, and how you can prepare for it. Please read it over now so you will have an idea of where your case is headed and what to expect at your court dates. How District Court Criminal Cases Begin in Southern Maryland There are many...
by Dave Gormley | Posted in DUI/DWI & Criminal Law | Reading Time: 3 minutes
Maryland has a series of new laws that took effect October 1, 2015 affecting people with relatively minor criminal records. In the past, your criminal record was out there for the world to see as public information. Anyone with a computer could see if you were arrested for something, even if it was minor. This...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 5 minutes
How does Maryland’s speed camera law work? Are speed cameras legal in Maryland? Can you challenge speed camera tickets? Like it or not, speed cameras are a reality. And they are making a LOT of money for state and local government, so they aren’t going anywhere soon. If you drive, you need to read this...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in DUI/DWI & Criminal Law | Reading Time: 4 minutes
Ever heard of Maryland’s “Move Over” Law? Probably not. And you aren’t the only one. Most states have laws that few people know about, but which could land you in Court with a big fat ticket. The “move over” law is just such a law in Maryland. The law is actually a great idea. It is...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in DUI/DWI & Criminal Law | Reading Time: 4 minutes
Assault is a much broader category of crimes than you think. Most people think a criminal charge for assault must involve something fairly serious (like a punch or slap). But assault charges can be for much less than that. Assault is technically defined as the unlawful touching of another person. That can include almost anything!...
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