Recent Blog Posts
Maryland Charges of Parental Kidnapping
AMBER Alerts frequently are seen across the state on Maryland highways. The notion that a child could be kidnapped by some malevolent stranger is horrifying! However, more than eight out of every ten child abductions involve family members or other people known to the children; often they are parents who think they have a… Read More »
Who’s Liable When Your Uber or Lyft Crashes?
Rideshare apps have become part of daily life in Charles County, whether it’s a ride home from a night out in Waldorf or a trip to the airport from La Plata. But when a rideshare vehicle is involved in a collision, figuring out who’s responsible, and whose insurance actually pays, can be far more… Read More »
Maryland’s Expungement Process: Clearing Your Record
For many people, a past arrest or conviction follows them long after the case is closed, showing up on background checks for jobs, housing, and even volunteer positions. What many don’t realize is that Maryland law provides a path to have certain records shielded or erased entirely. If you’re carrying the weight of an… Read More »
Fighting Federal Gun Charges
The right to bear arms: it’s a basic right guaranteed by the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution. Even so, that doesn’t mean anything goes when it comes to firearms. There are more than a few restrictions related to guns in this country, and federal weapons charges can be especially harsh because many of these… Read More »
Can Intruders Sue You for Fighting Back and Causing Personal Injury or Death?
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 »
Personal Injury Tracked by Wearable Tech
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 »
Ethical Representation in Your Criminal Defense
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 »
Can You Sue for an Unwanted Pregnancy Following a Botched Tubal Ligation Procedure?
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 »
Bond and Bail to get Out of Jail
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 »
New Consequences for Protesting
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 »
