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How DUI & DWI Penalties Increase in Maryland: Enhancement Rules Explained

Apr 21, 2025

If you've been charged with impaired driving in Maryland, it's important to understand the potential punishment you may face, especially if you have prior convictions. Maryland law imposes stricter penalties (enhanced penalties) on individuals with previous Driving Under the Influence ( Read on to learn more about increased penalties for drunk or drugged driving in the state of Maryland, when they apply, and the maximum penalties the state can impose under these circumstances. What is an Enhancement...

How Maryland's Three-Strikes Law Could Affect Your Felony Charge

Apr 18, 2025

Maryland’s “three-strikes” law is designed to impose harsher penalties on repeat offenders, particularly those convicted of serious What Is Maryland’s Three-Strikes Law? Maryland’s three-strikes law, found in Criminal Law § 14-101, targets repeat offenders convicted of violent crimes. Generally, each of the prior offenses must be for separate incidents, and all must fall within the state's defined list of violent crimes. Under § 14-101(c)(1), for a third conviction of a crime of violence, a...

Relocating After Divorce in Maryland: How to Handle Custody and Visitation Challenges

Apr 11, 2025

Relocating after a Understanding Maryland’s Laws on Relocation After Divorce Maryland law takes a child-centered approach to relocation cases. Any move that could disrupt the child’s relationship with the other parent or impact their well-being typically requires court involvement. Key Legal Considerations Notice Requirements Maryland law generally requires the relocating parent to provide 90 days’ written notice to the other parent and the court before moving. This notice allows the non-relocating parent to object...

DAILY MAIL: Thomas Maronick Arranges Restorative Justice for Amish Teens Facing 40 Counts

Apr 9, 2025

[This is a summary of The Daily Mail article, “Quaint Maryland town terrorized by Amish teens on raucous Rumspringa gap year”] When a series of rainbow flags were stolen and yards vandalized across Chestertown, Maryland, last summer, the community was left shocked and hurt. But what followed was a rare and powerful example of how the legal system—when guided by empathy and cooperation—can bring about accountability without destroying futures. The case, which drew national attention,...

10 Common Bankruptcy Myths That Prevent Maryland Residents From Getting Debt Relief

Apr 4, 2025

Bankruptcy Myth 1. Filing for Bankruptcy Means Losing Everything Reality: Your home (up to certain equity limits) Vehicles Personal belongings Retirement accounts In many cases, individuals filing for bankruptcy can keep most, if not all, of their property. Myth 2. Bankruptcy Will Ruin Your Credit Forever Reality: Paying bills on time Using secured credit cards responsibly Monitoring their credit reports for errors Bankruptcy often provides a clean slate, allowing individuals to rebuild their...

US Supreme Court Keeps Federal Ghost Gun Restrictions in Place

Apr 1, 2025

The Supreme Court last week backed Biden administration rules targeting In a Justice Neil M. Gorsuch, one of the court’s conservatives, wrote the opinion. Firearm Kits New technology, such as 3D printing and reinforced polymers, has changed the manufacture and sale of guns, Gorsuch noted. Companies are selling weapon parts kits online that individuals can assemble into functional firearms in their own homes. Justice Gorsuch included photographs of one gun kit and noted that it came with...

How Long Can You Stay on Workers’ Compensation in Maryland?

Mar 31, 2025

Dealing with a Understanding Maryland Workers’ Compensation Laws Maryland’s workers’ compensation laws are designed to protect employees who sustain injuries or illnesses in the workplace. These laws ensure that workers receive financial assistance for medical expenses, lost wages, and rehabilitation. However, the duration of these benefits varies depending on several factors, including the severity of the injury and the type of benefits awarded. Types of Workers’ Compensation Benefits Temporary Total Disability (TTD): Temporary Partial...

What Happens If You Refuse to Take a Breathalyzer Test in Maryland?

Mar 26, 2025

If you're stopped by police for suspicion of drunk driving, you can refuse to take a Implied Consent Maryland's implied consent law means that by driving on Maryland's roads, you agree to submit to chemical tests—breath, blood, or urine—if an officer has reasonable grounds to suspect impairment. This means that a police officer can detain you and conduct tests when the officer believes that reasonable grounds exist that you are driving or attempting to drive a...

Divorce and Property Division in Maryland: Understanding the Equitable Distribution Process

Mar 25, 2025

Divorce What Is Equitable Distribution in Maryland? Maryland follows the equitable distribution model for marital property division during a divorce. This means the court aims to divide assets fairly, but not necessarily equally. The court considers several factors to determine what constitutes an equitable division. Unlike community property states, where assets are split 50/50, Maryland’s approach provides more flexibility to account for each party’s unique circumstances. Key factors the court evaluates include: The financial contributions...

Fatal Work Accidents in Maryland: Pursuing Justice Through Wrongful Death Claims

Mar 19, 2025

Workplace fatalities Understanding Fatal Workplace Accidents in Maryland Fatal workplace accidents occur in various industries, often due to unsafe working conditions, negligence, or violations of workplace safety regulations. Common causes include: Construction Site Accidents Industrial Mishaps: Transportation Incidents: The Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH) department enforces workplace safety regulations to prevent these tragedies. However, when employers or third parties fail to uphold safety standards, the results can be fatal. Maryland Wrongful Death Laws: What...