Civil Offense Before seeking representation for any defense case, it’s important to understand the legal definitions and differences between the violation of civil matters and criminal violations. To begin with, a violation of contract law, personal injury, or administrative matters and various other matters that do not involve being sent to jail. If a personRead more about The Difference Between a Civil Offense, Misdemeanor, and Felony[…]
The stakes are high when facing DUI charges in Ocean City, or elsewhere throughout Maryland. Penalties for a traffic offence of this nature can range from loss of a driver’s license and significant fines to jail time. This doesn’t account for the collateral damage of such an offense, such as job loss, increased insurance costsRead more about What to Look for in a DUI Criminal Defense Lawyer[…]
A criminal charge can have serious consequences and lasting impacts for any individual. Whether that’s a DUI, illegally transporting or possessing a gun or drugs, minor or major cases of theft, or any other illegal offense. But how do such charges affect someone under the age of 18? Will they be tried to the sameRead more about When Would My Child Be Charged as an Adult in Maryland?[…]
What many visitors to Maryland don’t realize is just how strict gun laws are in this state. They are some of the strictest in the country and are heavily enforced, often resulting in a potential jail sentence and is generaly up to 30 days to 2 years. An experienced gun or weapons defense lawyer canRead more about How to Avoid Maryland Gun Law Penalties[…]
The age of consent, or the age in which a person is legally considered old enough to engage in consensual sexual activity, varies from state to state. In Maryland, the current age of consent is 16 years old. However, there are a few exceptions to the rule that you should be aware of to avoidRead more about Understanding the Age of Consent in Maryland[…]
Recent Maryland drug law changes have decriminalized certain marijuana possession offenses, but not all. Contact a criminal defense lawyer near you if you have been charged with a marijuana or drug crimes offense. Keep reading for information on when marijuana possession is considered a misdemeanor or a felony, versus a civil infraction. Keep in mindRead more about When Marijuana Possession Becomes a Criminal Offense in Maryland[…]
With summer in full swing, a fun vacation to Maryland’s Ocean City can turn sour quickly if you are suddenly facing criminal or traffic charges. Whether that’s for criminal charges such as disorderly conduct, assault, theft, drug crimes, traffic charges such as a DUI or DWI after a night at the local bars, traffic violations,Read more about What Happens if I’m Charged with a Criminal Offense While Visiting Ocean City, MD?[…]
When a law enforcement officer pulls you over believing that you are driving while impaired or under the influence of alcohol, you generally won’t be charged with a DUI or DWI upfront. The police officer most often will first ask you to take a field sobriety test along with a breath, blood alcohol test toRead more about What DWI or DUI Tests Can I Refuse in Maryland?[…]
All it takes is one bad decision and you may find yourself in need of a Maryand DUI attorney. If you are having few drinks after dinner, you risk your life, other’s lives, and your future if you decide to drive afterward. If you get pulled over, you could be charged with DWI or evenRead more about Need a Maryland DUI Attorney?[…]
