Recent Blog Posts
Are Eyewitnesses All They’re Cracked Up To Be?
Let’s say you’ve been arrested and charged with a crime. The prosecution is pretty confident they’ve got the case all locked up. After all, they have eyewitness testimony from a very upstanding member of the community. Should you be nervous? Not necessarily. Without question, criminal charges of all kinds should raise concern. But the… Read More »
Are You Suffering From A Preventable Back Injury?
The number two reason that people miss work in America? Back injuries! Only the common cold keeps more workers at home. Why are back injuries such a serious problem in our country? One wonders if perhaps simple interventions in the workplace could mitigate these injuries. If you believe your employer’s negligence is the root… Read More »
La Plata & Waldorf Vehicle Theft Defense
Across the state of Maryland, over 12,000 vehicles are stolen every year. In Baltimore, the rate of theft is three times that of the rest of the state. If you have been accused of vehicle theft, keep mum and call your attorney right away. You’re looking at significant penalties if found guilty, but the… Read More »
The Costs Of Racial Profiling
Racial profiling is real. Study after study tells us that people of color experience more stops while driving and more frisks in all situations than do their white counterparts. While many law enforcement agencies recognize the problems associated with racial profiling, data indicate that the occurrences of racial profiling are rising, not declining. If… Read More »
Marijuana Laws In Maryland
Despite the hopes of many Marylanders, legislation to legalize recreational use of marijuana failed once again in the 2021 legislative session. That being said, the medical marijuana business is booming, with nearly $500,000 in sales annually. For those lacking a medical justification for using marijuana, the penalties can be surprisingly steep, and definitely life… Read More »
Accused Of A Crime? Know Your Rights
What could be more terrifying than being charged with a crime? As you are cuffed and driven to the county jail, thoughts of years behind bars and the loss of freedom, family, and job overwhelm. Nevertheless, whatever charges you may be facing, you need to know that you have very clear, Constitutionally guaranteed rights…. Read More »
Hazards Abound In Construction Zones
There are a lot of moving parts in a construction zone, requiring workers to be aware of potential hazards at all times. Unfortunately, injuries and deaths are on the rise across the industry. If you have been the victim of a serious construction site accident, it could be beneficial to contact a local personal… Read More »
Shoplifting In Maryland Can Have Serious Consequences
If you have been charged with theft, you could be looking at severe penalties, even if the crime involved a small item pinched from a local convenience store. In Maryland, shoplifting is viewed with gravity. If convicted, you could be facing stiff fines, in addition to time behind bars. Now, more than ever, you… Read More »
Can You Be Compensated For A Traumatic Brain Injury?
In just an instant, life can change forever. Tragic, unforeseen events occur every day, leaving victims of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and their families to try to piece together some semblance of reason. Roughly 1.5 million people suffer from a TBI every year somewhere in this country, and 500,000 of TBI incidents are fatal…. Read More »
From Protest to Treason: Understanding the Terms of the Times
Recent events at the Capitol in Washington D.C. have sent myriad vocabulary words whirling through America. Was it a protest? A riot? An insurrection? Legally, these and other words have specific meanings linked to differing penalties. Do you, or someone you know– need an attorney after involvement in such activity? Charges related to January… Read More »
