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Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney Thomas J. Maronick Jr. Named to The Daily Record’s 2026 MD500

Aug 6, 2026

Summary: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Maronick recognized among Maryland’s most powerful and impactful leaders in the Criminal Law category BALTIMORE, MD., August __, 2026 — The MD500 recognizes Maryland’s most powerful and impactful leaders across business, law, nonprofits, higher education and other industries. The Criminal Law category recognizes defense attorneys and legal professionals who represent individuals facing misdemeanor, felony and federal criminal charges. “It is an incredible honor to be recognized among so many respected...

Anne Arundel County Eviction Law: What Does The New 14-Day Notice Ordinance Mean For Renters And Landlords?

Aug 5, 2026

If you rent a home in The controversy centers on what happens to a renter's property after the locks change. Under the ordinance, anything left inside the home is considered abandoned, and the landlord can dispose of it or even sell it. There is no reclamation period, meaning no window of time after the eviction in which the tenant can return and collect what they own. Glen Burnie Anne Arundel County Eviction Ordinance: What...

Ocean City Church Shelter Lawsuit: Why Does Tom Maronick Jr. Say The Town Is Self-Inflicting Wounds?

Aug 4, 2026

If you have been watching the Cases like this feel personal to the people living through them. A congregation believes it is answering a moral calling. Town officials believe they are enforcing rules that apply to everyone. Both sides are looking at the same building and reaching opposite conclusions about who has the law on their side. If you are facing something similar in Ocean City Church Shelter Lawsuit: What Changed When The...

Can Reckless Driving In Ocean City Lead To Jail, Points, Or A License Suspension?

Jul 30, 2026

A reckless driving charge in Ocean City can turn a beach trip, weekend visit, or late-night drive into a serious legal problem. Although many people think of That can feel especially stressful if police stopped you near the resort area, the inlet, West Ocean City, North Ocean City, or one of the busy roads leading in and out of town. Ocean City traffic often includes pedestrians, scooters, rideshare vehicles, delivery drivers, bicyclists, tourists, and...

Can Underage Drinking In Ocean City Lead To A Criminal Record?

Jul 28, 2026

A night out in Ocean City can turn stressful fast if police stop you or your child for Ocean City sees heavy enforcement during beach season, especially near the Boardwalk, Coastal Highway, downtown bars, house parties, and rental properties. So, if you or your child received a citation, you should not ignore it or assume it will disappear on its own. Maryland law prohibits a person under 21 from possessing or consuming alcohol unless...

Can A Drunk Boating Accident During The Huk Big Fish Classic Lead To Compensation?

Jul 24, 2026

Ocean City feels different during the Huk Big Fish Classic. Boats fill the water, crowds gather near Talbot Street Pier, and the energy around the tournament can make the weekend feel exciting from start to finish. However, when a drunk boating accident turns that excitement into a hospital visit, you may quickly wonder who can be held responsible and whether you can pursue compensation. The 2026 Huk Big Fish Classic is scheduled for July 24...

Maryland Wind Energy Lawsuit: What Does The State’s Latest Legal Move Mean For Ocean City?

Jul 20, 2026

If you live, work, or vacation in Ocean City, you have probably seen this week’s headlines about Maryland joining a multistate wind energy lawsuit against the federal government. In the Maryland wind energy lawsuit, Attorney General Anthony Brown and 18 other attorneys general are seeking to intervene in a federal case against the U.S. Department of Defense over its freeze on reviews of land-based wind projects. The question I keep hearing on the coast is...

Involuntary Manslaughter Charges in Maryland: What Must Prosecutors Prove After a Deadly Crash?

Jul 15, 2026

If you are watching news coverage of a fatal highway crash and worrying about what A recent case moving through the courts has put these exact questions in the spotlight. A charter bus driver is facing five counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless driving after a deadly crash on Interstate 95, and prosecutors now have to show far more than the fact that a collision happened. That distinction, between a tragic accident and a...

Maryland Sex Offense Sentencing: What Did The Howard County Time-Served Ruling Show About The Power Of Strong Advocacy?

Jul 8, 2026

When a criminal case draws headlines across Maryland, most people only see the charge and the verdict. What they rarely see is the months of preparation that shape what happens at sentencing, where a judge decides how much of a person's future is spent behind bars. A recent Howard County Circuit Court ruling put that phase of the process in the spotlight, and attorney The case is a difficult one, and no one involved...

Defamation Lawsuits In Maryland: What Does The UMES President’s $1 Million Case Reveal About Public Figures And Actual Malice?

Jul 7, 2026

Your reputation can take decades to build and only one public accusation to damage. That hard truth sits at the center of a defamation lawsuit in Maryland that is drawing attention far beyond the Eastern Shore, as the president of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore moves forward with a $1 million claim over allegations that she plagiarized her doctoral dissertation. When In this post, we break down what happened in the UMES case,...