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How Do I Know I’m Being Arrested?
You’re being arrested when a police officer takes you into custody. An officer takes someone into custody whenever the person is not free to leave. Although many people who are arrested are taken to jail, the arrest often begins much earlier. For example, if a person is stopped on suspicion of robbery and questioned [...]
Theft Charges in Maryland
What is considered theft in the state of Maryland? It’s simple. When a person takes an item that belongs to someone else without their permission, it is considered a form of theft. Whether or not theft is a felony or a misdemeanor, is determined by the value of the item stolen. In the state [...]
Reckless Driving in Maryland
The state of Maryland defines reckless driving as deliberately operating a motor vehicle without regard to safety. This typically includes aggressive driving, negligent driving, eluding the police, and fleeing. Driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol can also fall under this code and can result in misdemeanor charges, fines, and even jail sentences, [...]
Maryland Cocaine Possession and Penalties
The Maryland Criminal Code says “a person may not possess or administer to another a controlled dangerous substance, unless obtained directly or by prescription or order from an authorized provider acting in the course of professional practice.” In short, you cannot have controlled substances unless you have a prescription, and you cannot give a [...]
Driving With a Suspended License in Maryland
You’ve just been pulled over and charged for driving with a suspended or revoked license. Now what? A driver cannot drive in Maryland while their driver's license is suspended, revoked, canceled, or refused. Driving on a revoked license carries a maximum penalty of one year in jail and/or a $1000 fine. A conviction would [...]
Do I Have a Dog Bite Case?
Many dogs are well-behaved and pose no actual threat to the physical safety of people. But what happens when your adorable “Fluffy” bites someone? Some people are bit by a dog and suffer no harm however if the victim is badly hurt they may be faced with thousands of dollars in medical bills and other damages. This [...]
Do I Need a Personal Injury Attorney in Maryland?
Were you involved in an accident and wondering if you have a personal injury case or if you should contact an attorney? Here are a couple of questions you can ask yourself that will indicate whether you should speak to a personal injury lawyer about your case. Do you require ongoing treatment after the [...]
Establishing Paternity in Maryland
In Maryland if the mother is married at the time of conception or birth of a child, the law presumes her husband is the child’s legal father even though he may not be the child’s birth father. What happens if the couple is unwed? If the mother is not married when the child is [...]
What You Need to Know About Pedestrian Accidents in Maryland
There is a statute of limitations If you are involved in a pedestrian accident in Maryland you will have to take legal action against the liable party within three years of the date of your accident, in accordance with the state’s statute of limitations. If you wait any longer than three years, you will [...]