Landlords in Maryland have the right to sue their tenants for damages to the property beyond normal wear and tear. This may occur when a tenant fails to take proper care of the rental unit or intentionally causes damage. While the process of suing a tenant for property damages in Maryland may seem daunting, [...]
Landlords in Maryland have the right to sue tenants who fail to pay rent. However, before filing a lawsuit, landlords should take steps to communicate with their tenants and try to resolve the issue amicably. Here is what landlords should know before suing their tenants for non-payment of rent in Maryland. The first step [...]
In Maryland, there are two types of alcohol-related driving offenses: driving while impaired (DWI) and driving under the influence (DUI). While both offenses involve driving under the influence of alcohol, there are some key differences between the two in terms of the level of impairment required and the associated penalties. DWI refers to a [...]
Apersonal injury claim is a legal dispute that arises when one person (the plaintiff) suffers harm or injury due to the negligence or intentional actions of another person (the defendant). The plaintiff seeks compensation from the defendant for the damages they have suffered, which may include medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and [...]
Have you been charged with solicitation of a prostitute? To understand this charge it’s important to understand how the terms in the statutes are defined. Despite these definitions, determining what is and isn’t prostitution and solicitation of prostitution can often be nebulous and vague, which is why it’s important to use the assistance of [...]
Maryland law defines child abuse as any physical or mental injury or sexual abuse to a child under the age of 18 by a parent, guardian, caregiver, or any other person who has permanent or temporary care or custody of the child. Child abuse can also include neglect or the failure to provide proper [...]
On January 7, 2023 in Memphis Tennessee while conducting a “traffic stop” police officers tased, pepper sprayed and brutally beat 29-year-old Tyre Nichols. He died three days after. The footage, which comes from a SkyCop camera and officers' body cameras is of graphic nature and almost unwatchable. Police can be heard yelling at Nichols [...]
In Maryland, there are several different types of murder charges that a person can face, each with its own set of penalties. The most serious charge is first-degree murder, which is defined as a premeditated, willful, and deliberate killing. This offense is punishable by life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. Second-degree murder is [...]
Child abuse is a misdemeanor crime in Maryland. The law prohibits parents, family members, and other adults in the home who have care or responsibility for a child, or any other person who has care or custody or responsibility for the supervision of a child from neglecting the child. Types of Child Abuse Crimes [...]
There is no doubt that driving is a necessity. We all commute to work, take our children to school and run errands every day but what happens if you are arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs? Unless you request a hearing with the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration and successfully argue against [...]
