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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 Client Champion award! Fewer than 1% of attorneys have achieved Martindale-Hubbell’s newest award, making you part of an elite group. This complimentary benefit showcases your approach and commitment to the best in… Read More »
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 look at the school schedule for the year. There are several reasons why this is a good idea to do now and not just on a month-to-month basis as the school year… Read More »
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 changes, which are to be presented next year, are being referred to as “truth-in-sentencing” legislation. The governor feels that a large part of the problem with Baltimore’s escalating violent crime rate is… Read More »
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, but when it comes to violent crimes, people might be more willing for it to happen. We understand that you might need to think about the charges you are facing to determine… Read More »
Who can’t bring a gun to Maryland? What happens if they do?
Gun laws are becoming increasingly complicated to follow — so if you’re planning on moving to (or even just visiting) a different state while in possession of a gun, make certain that you aren’t violating any laws while you do it. Here are the basics of who can’t own a gun in Maryland: Anyone… Read More »
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 be difficult to handle; however, if you go into the situation with the right attitude and a plan, you might be able to make things easier for yourself. One thing that you… Read More »
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, you might be in for more than what you realized since this type of divorce is even more complicated than other divorces. A narcissistic person is more likely to try to run… Read More »
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 these charges that can have a profound impact on the case. If you are facing one of these charges, you should understand a few basic things. First, robbery charges usually involve a… Read More »
Another body camera fiasco leads to dozens of dismissals
In an earlier blog post, we discussed the deplorable state of affairs that caused Baltimore prosecutors to drop dozens of criminal cases — but the news just keeps getting worse. Prosecutors in Baltimore recently found out that their officers didn’t exactly understand when their body cameras were recording — a fact that caught two… Read More »
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 these charges is addicted to drugs. This presents a difficult conundrum because the court usually focuses on punishing people convicted of crimes, but these addicts might need help to overcome the addiction…. Read More »