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Maryland Court of Appeals acknowledges rights of ‘de facto’ parents

The Maryland Court of Appeals has acknowledged the custody and visitation rights of “de facto” parents who lack status as legal or…

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The Conover v. Conover case’s potential impact on de facto parent laws

De facto parents previously involved in a marriage may be viewed as legal parents in Maryland following a recent court ruling. A…

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New Maryland law aims to decriminalize marijuana

Up until recently, people convicted for possession of marijuana in Maryland could face strict penalties, including imprisonment of up to one year…

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Maryland bill proposes expunging marijuana criminal records

Bill would apply to people convicted of possession prior to decriminalization In October of last year Maryland decriminalized minor marijuana possession, meaning…

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What is intent to distribute?

Maryland residents should learn what circumstances may put them at risk for being accused of intending to distribute a controlled substance versus…

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What you need to know about military divorce in Maryland

Military divorce comes with its own nuances, including issues with service, jurisdiction and child custody. Getting a divorce is never easy, but…

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Congratulations todd! you earned the silver client champion award from martindale-hubbell!

Your clients along with Martindale-Hubbell think you are wonderful! Because your clients have highly recommended you, Martindale-Hubbell awarded you their new Silver…

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Think about the school schedule as it relates to child custody

Now that school has started, parents who have child custody schedules will need to sit down with a calendar and take a…

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Maryland may toughen laws against repeat offenders

If the governor of Maryland has his way, the state is about to get a lot tougher on repeat offenders. The proposed…

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Make careful plans about your defense strategy

We recently discussed how Maryland might see some tougher laws for repeat offenders soon. This is something that many people might question,…

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Who can’t bring a gun to Maryland? What happens if they do?

Maryland Gun Laws Gun laws are becoming increasingly complicated to follow — so if you’re planning on moving to (or even just…

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Know how to make joint custody a bit easier

Having a child with someone means that you are tied to that person, even if your marriage ends. Child custody cases can…

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Going through a divorce with a narcissistic person

Going through any divorce is difficult. When the divorce is due to you having to live with a person who is narcissistic,…

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Understand what a robbery is and how it differs from burglary

Some people use the terms robbery and burglary interchangeably; however, this is incorrect. There are a few differences between the elements of…

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Finding the balance between help and punishment in drug cases

Drug possession charges are something that must be handled very seriously. There are some cases in which the person who is facing…

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‘Drug deals on wheels’ gets doctor arrested

It’s hard not to notice that the entire country is in the midst of a prescription drug panic — caused largely by…

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Don’t let your child’s sleep suffer during a divorce

Everyone involved can feel the stress that comes along with a divorce. This includes the children. Somewhere between 20 to 30 percent…

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Recidivism reduction is necessary in the criminal justice system

Recidivism in the criminal justice system is a huge problem that needs to be addressed. This term means that a person is…

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What should I consider when leaving an abusive marriage?

Nobody deserves to live in a home where he or she is being subjected to abuse. If you are currently in an…

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Drug rehabilitation might help a person facing possession charges

Recently, we discussed recidivism and how this is an important consideration in the criminal justice system. There is one area in which…

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