Whoâs a Good Candidate for a Reconsideration Motion?
In the city of Annapolis, everyone deserves a fair shot at justice. However, itâs also important to recognize who could be a good candidate for a reconsideration motion. Not everyone will qualify, but understanding the factors that make a case suitable for reconsideration can mean all the difference between continued uncertainty and a fresh start.…
Read MoreYour Kidâs DUI Charge Is a Huge Deal
As your children grow older, it’s natural to anticipate that they might experiment with alcohol at parties, whether they’re of legal drinking age or minors. However, it’s crucial to recognize that a DUI charge should not be taken lightly, as the associated penalties can be severe and have a significant impact on their educational and…
Read MoreWhat Role Does âReasonable Forceâ Play in an Assault Charge?
Getting into a fight is not a rare occurrence. Whether youâre out at a bar and someone thinks youâre hitting on their partner, or someone with anger issues threatens you in an instance of road rage, there are instances where you have to choose whether or not you have to defend yourself with force. So…
Read MoreMy License Was Revoked; Can an Annapolis Defense Lawyer Help?
To err is to be human, and many of us err when we are behind the wheel. Maybe you ran a red, missed a stop sign, or were caught speeding on your way to work one morning after sleeping in. With each violation and ticket, you are given points on your license like a score…
Read MoreEven Without âEvidence,â You Can Be Charged with Domestic Violence
Being in a relationship means you’re probably going to have your fair share of disagreements and maybe even some heated arguments. It’s pretty normal â people are different, and sometimes you clash. But here’s the thing to keep in mind: domestic violence charges don’t necessarily need concrete evidence to be brought against you. It’s not…
Read MoreWhich Criminal Charges Can Get Your License Suspended in Maryland?
For most of us, driving offers a necessary convenience to our lives. We rely on our cars to get to our jobs, our friends and family, our shopping, and â of course â our homes. Sure, sometimes we can carpool with a friend or take public transport, but letâs be honest, here: nothing beats your…
Read MoreWeed Makes Your Eyes Weird; Cops Are Counting On It
Ahh, the wonders of marijuana. A medical master and the ultimate way to chill out, itâs no surprise this magic plant is the worldâs most common illegal (mostly) drug. While many states, including ours, have legalized recreational usage of marijuana, it is still very much a controlled substance and there are still rules and laws…
Read MoreUnderstanding Marylandâs Definition of âAggravatedâ Assault
Things were much easier when we were little kids with little baby fists and little baby problems. If we got into any sort of altercation, we just had to be pried apart like crying Velcro and put in separate corners for a bit, and then we happily moved on with our juice boxes. Now as…
Read MoreLetâs Bust Some Maryland Traffic Ticket Myths
The world is full of harmless myths and superstitions, local legends, things like Mothmen and Big Feet. Largely, these are just fun ways to make sense of the world and one can believe in them for their whole lives without being negatively affected. But, uhâŠwhen it comes to myths about the law, you just get…
Read MoreSelf-Defense Versus Assault in Maryland
We donât typically walk around in our day-to-day lives expecting to get into a physical altercation of some sort, but the same is true for pretty much anything negative we may face. Humans arenât known for their mind-reading abilities. But what we lack in telepathy, we make up for in resourcefulness and self-preservation, right? Someone…
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