Tag Archives: Maryland
Why you must always take theft charges seriously
It’s not uncommon to come across stories in local publications discussing how people were arrested and subsequently charged with theft under what could best be described as unusual circumstances. For instance, just a few weeks back, many of the news outlets here in Maryland reported on a case in Anne Arundel District Court involving… Read More »
Should pot possession be excluded as a probation, parole violation?
For the last few weeks, our blog has been closely following the actions of the General Assembly. In particular, we’ve been playing close attention to some of the measures that lawmakers have been taking in relation to marijuana. For instance, we discussed a measure calling for marijuana smoking devices like pipes and bongs to… Read More »
How much do you know about adoption in Maryland? – III
In a series of ongoing posts, our blog has been providing some basic background information about adoption here in Maryland. Our goal throughout has been to help people understand and appreciate that while the conclusion of the adoption process — welcoming a new family member — is joyful beyond words, getting to this point… Read More »
Lawmakers send bill decriminalizing pot paraphernalia to governor
As far as marijuana is concerned, lawmakers in Maryland have recently adopted what could easily be classified as a progressive approach, meaning they have come to embrace the idea that prosecution and incarceration aren’t the only viable solutions. In support of this notion, you needn’t look any further than the law that went into… Read More »
Why it’s important to understand Maryland’s handgun laws – III
Several weeks back, our blog began a discussion of the handgun laws here in Maryland as a means of providing people with answers and, more importantly, helping them avoid a trip to the local police precinct due to a simple misunderstanding of the applicable rules and regulations. As part of this discussion, we started… Read More »
Dedicated to helping those facing the consequences of a DUI
Here in Maryland, the law dictates that anyone convicted of driving under the influence who had a blood alcohol content of .15 or higher at the time of his or her arrest must participate in what is known as the ignition interlock program. What this means is that before they can start their vehicle,… Read More »
Understanding traffic violations here in Maryland – IV
Throughout the month of March, our blog has been discussing the issue of traffic violations. In particular, we’ve discussed the difference between payable traffic violations and must appear violations, as well as two of the options available to drivers issued the former type of citation. In today’s post, we’ll discuss the third — and… Read More »
Examining Maryland’s child support enforcement options — III
Over the last few weeks, our family law blog has been discussing why parents must be on the ball when it comes to making child support payments. Specifically, we’ve been talking about how Maryland’s Child Support Enforcement Administration has a variety of tools at its disposal to ensure compliance, many of which can have… Read More »
Understanding traffic violations here in Maryland – III
Many people have experienced the uncomfortable and sometimes embittering experience of being pulled over and ticketed by a law enforcement official for an accidental traffic offense. As we’ve started discussing in a series of posts, however, it’s important for those issued these payable traffic violations — which can prove to be very expensive —… Read More »
Will lawmakers make assault of emergency responders a felony?
While most people understand that firefighters and emergency medical personnel have inherently dangerous positions, they might not appreciate the extent of the hazards encountered by these brave men and women. For instance, aside from extinguishing infernos and providing life-saving assistance to trauma victims, firefighters and paramedics often arrive at accident scenes prior to police… Read More »