Attorney Blogs in Ellicott City, MD

Expunging your criminal record in Maryland is possible under Maryland law. http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmStatutesText.aspx?article=gcp§ion=10-101&ext=html&session=2014RS&tab=subject5. Expunging a criminal record means that all information about your arrest and conviction are removed from the Court and police records that are open to public inspection. If you were charged with a crime, you may be able to have the matter expunged  … Read more

Effective October 1, 2014 a number of new laws took effect in Maryland which can affect a substantial number of Marylanders. They are as follows: Marijuana. The possession of less than 10 grams of marijuana will become a civil offense rather than a criminal offense. There are civil penalties for $100.00 fine for a first  … Read more

One of the hallmarks in American jurisprudence is the concept that the accused has the right to consult with an attorney before making any choices in which a party could be exposed to criminal penalties. In a recent Maryland Court of Appeals decision, Motor Vehicle Administration v. Deering, the Court of Appeals held that a  … Read more

Rear-end automobile accidents may not be as simple as they seem. In most cases where a driver strikes another driver from the rear the liability for the rear-end accident is clear. However in a recent case reported by the Maryland Court of Special Appeals filed June 26, 2014 in Glen Cooper v. Richard Singleton, the  … Read more

Clients coming to an attorney for a first visit to discuss a potential divorce are often confused as to what documents will be needed in their case. At a minimum your attorney will want to have the following documents: Any prenuptial or postnuptial agreements. Copies of all e mails, texts and/or correspondence between the parties  … Read more

In Maryland, unlike most states, a person who contributes to his injuries in an automobile tort case or a slip and fall case is precluded from recovering anything against the tortfeasor (the person who caused the injury) even if the contributing factor by the injured party is minor. Most jurisdictions have adopted a concept known  … Read more

It is imperative that if you are involved in a divorce case or a personal injury case that you not communicate with your spouse, friends, relatives or with any other third parties about the issues relating to your personal life on your office computer. This concept also applies to communication with your attorney. Ordinarily communications  … Read more

The ongoing and somewhat sad saga over sex abuse allegations against film director Woody Allen (brought against him by ex-wife Mia Farrow) is being seen as an alleged case of child abuse. But, at the heart of it, is the residue of a bitter divorce and child custody battle. Agreeing upon the best arrangement of  … Read more

It is a well-accepted notion that in business one should dress for success. The concept applies equally to courtroom attire, regardless of whether you are involved in a civil or criminal case. Like an interview for a job or an important business meeting, when you are in court you are there to be judged. First  … Read more

So, you are driving in the state of Maryland and you see a police car on the side of the road with its emergency lights on. The police officer has just pulled someone over for speeding.  What do you do? Not sure? Well, unless you want to be the next person pulled over, you should  … Read more