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When the State Fails to Provide a Speedy Trial

By Hammad S. Matin |

The right to a speedy trial is guaranteed by the  6th Amendment to the Constitution.  Since defendants are presumed innocent until proven otherwise, it makes sense that the Founders believed in giving the accused their day in court as quickly as possible. If that weren’t the case, innocent people might be assumed to be… Read More »

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Options in a Criminal Defense

By Hammad S. Matin |

For anyone facing criminal charges, the importance of working with a criminal defense attorney that can be trusted and relied on cannot be overstated. Our attorneys can provide services of an experienced criminal defense attorney who understands the many pathways forward available to defendants. With the skills of an aggressive defense attorney, these are… Read More »

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Drowning Deaths

By Hammad S. Matin |

What do you think is the number one cause of death for kids aged one to four years old?  Would it surprise you to learn that it is drowning? Youngsters in this age range and a few years older die far too often in backyard pools, rivers, and lakes, often with adults just feet… Read More »

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The Downside of Ozempic & Mounjaro Leads to Lawsuit

By Hammad S. Matin |

Weight loss is all the rage these days—for some, it’s a medical necessity.  For others, losing a few pounds would bring more self-confidence as they slip into the old clothes in their closet that they thought they might never be able to wear again. In any case, people choose a variety of routes to… Read More »

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The Dangers of Riding a Bicycle

By Hammad S. Matin |

The mother of two was a bicycle commuter, pedaling along in the bike lane in the proper direction, wearing a helmet, paying attention.  Yet the news delivered to her family was devastating.  Sarah Joan Langenkamp was declared dead at the scene after a right-turning vehicle crashed into her in Bethesda one afternoon not long… Read More »

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Genealogy Testing and Cold Cases

By Hammad S. Matin |

Fred Lee Frampton Jr. probably thought he’d never be prosecuted for murder.  After all, more than a decade had passed since he’d shot Michael Temple in Odenton, Maryland, leaving him a quadriplegic who ultimately died.  In Las Vegas 14-year old Stephanie Isaacson was assaulted and murdered, her body found near the path that she… Read More »

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Defending Accusations Of Bankruptcy Fraud

By Hammad S. Matin |

The bankruptcy system was created to assist individuals and businesses whose financial situation has become insurmountable. But bankruptcy is complicated, requiring full transparency of one’s financial situation. Mistakes could be viewed as fraud, which is serious business, with maximum penalties of $250,000 in fines and five years in federal prison. What is Bankruptcy Fraud? … Read More »

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Toxic Chemicals In Maryland Water

By Hammad S. Matin |

94,000 pounds: that’s 47 tons of toxins that were released into Maryland’s watershed areas and rivers by industrial companies. PFAS—polyfluoroalkyl substances—are some of the most dangerous chemicals that have been found in local waterways. Known as forever chemicals—they never degrade when they’re released into the environment and build up over the course of years… Read More »

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When Media Impacts A Trial

By Hammad S. Matin |

From television, magazines, newspapers and radio to other forms of digital media, you can find virtually any information you want.  We all know the public is influenced by the media. It impacts our opinions about fashion, diet, activity, and politics.  While the benefit of this may be argued, there are particular circumstances in which… Read More »

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Dangers With The Brazilian Butt Lift

By Hammad S. Matin |

We all want to look our best, and sometimes go to great lengths to do so.  Some people go so far as to undergo cosmetic surgeries large and small.  In fact, Americans undergo roughly four million such procedures every year. Common Cosmetic Surgeries in the USA  Operations to improve what some believe to be… Read More »

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