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Can Intruders Sue You for Fighting Back and Causing Personal Injury or Death?

By Hammad S. Matin |

Stories abound about burglaries gone wrong:  the criminal goes into a home or business and discovers the property owner there ready to fight back using any means necessary. Cases like these happen across the country on occasion, and we sometimes hear stories of lawsuits brought against the property owner by the criminal.  Are these… Read More »

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Personal Injury Tracked by Wearable Tech

By Hammad S. Matin |

When filing a personal injury lawsuit, it’s essential to have as much documentation as possible demonstrating that your injuries are real and impactful. Generally speaking, attorneys have relied on things like photographs, medical records, eyewitnesses, police reports, and experts to fight on your behalf. Nowadays there’s another option that can be useful: wearable technology…. Read More »

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Ethical Representation in Your Criminal Defense

By Hammad S. Matin |

There are various considerations that must be weighed when searching for a criminal defense attorney. You’ll want someone who is available locally, whose rates are in your price range, and who is knowledgeable in your area of concern. Crucially, you ‘ll want someone who will fight intensely on your behalf, and who will rely… Read More »

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Can You Sue for an Unwanted Pregnancy Following a Botched Tubal Ligation Procedure?

By Hammad S. Matin |

Imagine discovering that you’re pregnant after you’d done everything possible to ensure that you’d never get pregnant again.  Whether it was a health issue, a financial decision, or just that you did not want to have a child, you chose surgical sterilization to eliminate the possibility. The shock–perhaps even agony–of the pregnancy is overwhelming… Read More »

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Bond and Bail to get Out of Jail

By Hammad S. Matin |

Following an arrest, you are probably pretty anxious to get out of jail. Depending on various factors, pretrial release may be an option for you. Whatever the situation, having an experienced local attorney looking out for your rights can make a big difference in how things go for you. The options you’re looking at… Read More »

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New Consequences for Protesting

By Hammad S. Matin |

The fury of ICE agents and associated officials toward demonstrators across the country has been well-documented.  New policies put in place by the Department of Homeland Security have resulted in some unexpected consequences for some peaceful protesters who were fighting for their communities. That’s right, something disturbing is happening to protestors across multiple states… Read More »

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When Negligent Maintenance Leads to Injury

By Hammad S. Matin |

When fire broke out in a Prince George’s County apartment complex one May evening, terrified residents awoke to extreme heat and smoke in their homes. One family tried to escape through their living room door, but heat expansion had caused the door to bloat and become immovable. The family of six had no choice… Read More »

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When Officers Show Up with a Federal Search Warrant

By Hammad S. Matin |

What could be more foreboding than having a bunch of federal officers appear at your home with a federal warrant and demanding entry so they can conduct a search? It happens more often than you might think with little or no warning following investigations by federal agencies that catch unsuspecting people in their net…. Read More »

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Products for Kids can Cause Injuries or Death

By Hammad S. Matin |

Children suffer harm every day across America because of unsafe products that are designed specifically for them. How many of these products are putting your children at risk in your home? Common Problems Certainly, no parent exposes a child to danger on purpose. Yet many homes have danger lurking everywhere! Some common products designed… Read More »

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Sex Offender Registration in Maryland

By Hammad S. Matin |

Maryland law is strict when it comes to addressing sexual offenses. Anyone convicted of sexual crimes faces significant time behind bars and large fines. Beyond that, those convicted of sexual crimes must register as a sex offender. These charges plainly impact defendants long-term. Defending against them requires the know-how and discernment of an experienced… Read More »

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