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What is Crime? The Guilty Act vs. the Guilty Mind
A key to beating a criminal charge is understanding what actually constitutes a crime. Many accidents happen every year. People accidentally take…
3 Common Ways People Get Arrested for Prescription Drugs
According to federal statistics, nearly 1.5 million people were arrested for drug crimes in the U.S. in 2016 alone. Sadly, many of…
What is a Technical Violation of Probation in Maryland?
Maryland law is in a constant state of flux, with laws always being written, changed, amended, or repealed. One big change came…
Help, I Can’t Afford Child Support Payments
In Maryland, a court can order spouses to pay child support and alimony, and it can order a party to divide personal…
When to Use a Limited Divorce in Maryland
For most people, getting divorced is one of those things they just want to be done with. Divorce is costly, emotionally painful,…
10 Things You Need to Put in Your Child Custody Arrangement
When parents disagree, it sometimes means divorce or separation. When children are involved, this means you typically have two people who love…
Establishing Paternity in Maryland
Establishing a child’s paternity is important for many reasons. It ensures the child can foster and build a relationship with both his…
How do multiple counts of a crime affect a sentence?
Exactly how a prosecutor chooses to bring charges against a defendant is often arbitrary. Many people don’t even realize that they can…
Is corporal punishment allowed in Maryland?
Is it okay to physically discipline your children in Maryland? It depends. According to state law, physical abuse of a child is…
What is the ‘knock-and-announce’ rule?
The so-called “knock-and-announce rule” limits the power of the police and protects the rights of citizens under the Fourth Amendment, which protects…
What is the difference between criminal and gross negligence?
In Maryland, there is a specific distinction between criminal negligence and gross negligence. Criminal negligence occurs when someone fails to see that…
Weapons charges include more than only guns
Weapons laws cover many more weapons that just guns. Knives are also covered by these laws. Maryland’s knife laws are some of…
What should I know about gun purchases in Maryland?
Maryland has some strict laws for some aspects of gun purchase and ownership. Anyone who is considering purchasing a gun should be…
What behaviors are considered criminal harassment?
When many people think of harassment, they think of someone bugging them without stopping. Some people might not realize that some harassing…
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