Maryland’s top two courts have been renamed. The Court of Appeals of Maryland is now the Supreme Court of Maryland and the Court of Special Appeals is now the Appellate Court of Maryland. The jurisdiction and function of the courts will remain the same. The seven...
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How should you handle sexual assault accusations becoming public?
The moment someone accuses you of a sexual crime, the court of public opinion tends to look at you as guilty. There is little chance to save your image or refute the claims against you before people move to judge you harshly. Fortunately, the criminal justice system...
What Does It Mean To Have A “Local” Lawyer?
You may think all lawyers claiming to be "local" are the same. This is simply not true. Consider what "local” actually means. In many cases, a local lawyer is a lawyer not actually based in the local community. They may only lease an office space that they...
Maryland courts resume full operations on March 7
Maryland’s courts will be fully operational beginning March 7, 2022. The move means that jury trials will resume in criminal and civil cases. Social distancing and preventative health measures, for the most part, have also been dropped. Jury trials which had...
Jury trials put on hold because of Omicron surge
Jury trials have been postponed and other court proceedings throughout Maryland are once again moving to remote operations amidst a surge in COVID cases brought on by the Omicron variant. Jury trials that were supposed to be held between Dec. 29, 2021 and Feb. 8, 2022...
Can I get quick reimbursement for lost wages and some medical bills in the event of an auto accident?
One of the ways for Ocean City, Maryland drivers to protect themselves in the event of an Ocean City auto accident is to make sure to have enough insurance, including a type of coverage that pays out immediately if there is a car accident. “PIP” insurance, which...
Maryland courts shutdown for second time this year because of COVID-19
All civil and criminal trials in Maryland’s courts, except for those for which a jury has already been seated, will be suspended through December 31 and other court functions will operate on a limited basis. Maryland Court of Appeals Chief Judge Mary Ellen Barbera...
Aggressive defense strategies against DUI charges in Ocean City
DUI stops are some of the most common situations in which Ocean City residents and law enforcement officials interact. Each year in Maryland thousands of people are charged with drunk driving offenses. And, in many cases, these arrestees are probably frightened and...
Lack of probable cause as a DUI defense
The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures. In the context of a DUI, this means that officers must have reasonable suspicion to stop your vehicle and probable cause to arrest you on DUI charges. If either of...
Can a Sex Offender Get a Security Clearance or Have One Revoked Research
Maryland has a large number of federal workers who need security clearances because of its proximity to the federal government and the government’s need for workers who must handle sensitive and confidential information. The granting or renewal of a security clearance...