by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 3 minutes
A new law took effect October 1, 2025 that dramatically increases the fines for speed camera violations. The rate scales up depending on how fast you are going. We give you a chart below, and explain the details you have to know about this new law so you know what to watch out for. If...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Personal Injury | Reading Time: 3 minutes
As Labor Day approaches, it is good to be reminded about the dangers of drinking and driving on our Charles County roads. We all know that drinking and driving is stupid. Besides getting busted by Johnny Law, you also risk having a car accident and getting stuck with all those medical bills yourself. You can’t...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 4 minutes
What is the law regarding parents allowing teens to drink? Is it ever legal? How far can parents go in allowing underage drinking? We will explain the laws about allowing underage drinking at your home, and the possible civil and criminal penalties you could face. We also provide links to some great resources for talking...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Personal Injury | Reading Time: 3 minutes
Two recent news stories put an interesting twist on the issue of people who left the scene of a car accident. Everyone knows leaving the scene of a car accident, especially when someone suffers a personal injury, is a big, big no-no. But do you know the penalties? Do you know what your legal duties...
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 and speed camera tickets in Maryland 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...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in DUI/DWI & Criminal Law | Reading Time: 3 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...
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