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When Kids Suffer Because Adults Don’t Lock Up Guns

By Hammad S. Matin |

It was an unspeakable tragedy.  A five-year old child discovered a loaded handgun which was unlocked in his father’s home right here in Maryland.  While playing with the weapon, the child shot and killed himself.  His father, Warin Foster, is facing charges of reckless endangerment, allowing a minor to access a firearm, and manslaughter,… Read More »

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Be Wary of Coercion After an Arrest

By Hammad S. Matin |

Cooperate with police—that’s a no-brainer. But what does it mean? If you’ve been arrested and charged with a crime, provide your name, don’t try to escape, and comply with officer requests.  What doesn’t it mean? Spilling your guts.  Instead, respectfully request an attorney before responding to any provocations, questions, or “facts” the police may… Read More »

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When Kids Experience Harm Due to Neglect in Daycare

By Hammad S. Matin |

Your kids are precious, and when you leave them with a daycare center while you work or are otherwise engaged, you want them cared for with the same diligence you provide yourself.  Oftentimes, that is exactly what happens.  But unfortunately, there are sometimes cases where daycare centers are simply not safe, and parents don’t… Read More »

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Racial Profiling Impacts Criminal Justice

By Hammad S. Matin |

Although in some circles it is believed racial discrimination is an appalling—albeit antiquated segment of American history, there are more than a few people of color who contend that it has not been alleviated in modern times.  Discrimination based on ethnicity, national origin, race, and religion can be devastating in multiple settings, none more… Read More »

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When Parents and Childcare Providers Face Liability

By Hammad S. Matin |

The majority of parents have hosted their kids’ friends in their homes or driven a vehicle with kids’ friends present. In other situations, adults provide childcare for others in their homes.  Many, however, are completely oblivious to the legal ramifications should an accident occur. Premises Liability  The fact of the matter is that homeowners… Read More »

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Police Use of Deadly Force Continues

By Hammad S. Matin |

America has seen thousands of protestors standing up to unwarranted police use of force since 2020, when the Gorge Floyd case brought the issue into focus for millions of people. The aim of protests was to bring awareness to a sober issue impacting countless communities across the country and to get police to restrict… Read More »

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Pedestrian Safety

By Hammad S. Matin |

Who could have imagined that crossing the street inside the crosswalks would turn out to be deadly? Sadly, a woman was struck by a car in Ellicott City despite being inside the crosswalk. After being rushed to a trauma center, she was pronounced dead as a result of her injuries. You wouldn’t think matters… Read More »

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Are Dropped or Dismissed Charges in the Cards?

By Hammad S. Matin |

You’ve been charged with a crime, and it’s petrifying. How could this have happened to you? Right now you are praying that law enforcement resolves that it was all some crazy mistake and you’ll be able to walk away and forget the whole thing. That kind of marvel could occur if the charges were… Read More »

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Hazards for Road Construction Workers

By Hammad S. Matin |

Six highway construction workers didn’t make it home one tragic March 2023 day after two vehicles, each traveling over 100 mph, collided, and one flipped over into a construction zone, killing the innocent and unsuspecting workers. It was yet another reminder of the importance of slowing down and being extra alert when driving through… Read More »

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The Witness Protection Program

By Hammad S. Matin |

The Witness Protection Program, under the guidance of federal U.S. Marshals, provides new identities to individuals who face the possibility of retribution after testifying against organized crime groups (like the Mafia, for example) who intimidate communities and are responsible for appreciably violent crimes. Cooperation from witnesses can be an indisputable safety concern for such… Read More »

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