One of the most common crimes that defendants are convicted for in Maryland are drug-related offenses. These offenses can have serious penalties. In fact, they often have more consequences than most people even realize. Avoiding a conviction is important if you want...
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Is Revenge Porn a Crime in Maryland?
Revenge porn, which is the distribution of intimate or sexually explicit images or videos of individuals without their consent, is a crime in Maryland. In fact, nearly all of the states now have laws criminalizing nonconsensual pornographic content sharing. This...
Can bankruptcy help with smaller amounts of debt?
People regularly file for bankruptcy in the state of Maryland. Many people may see bankruptcy as a way to escape their debts. They may even want to file for a relatively small amount of debt. This is likely not to work out as they envisioned. The different kinds of...
Appeals court upholds man’s conviction for revenge porn
A Maryland man’s attempt to overturn his conviction for revenge porn was unsuccessful recently when Maryland’s appeals court ruled that the evidence was sufficient to uphold the conviction. Jury decision A jury for the Circuit Court for Baltimore City convicted the...
Listing assets in Chapter 7 proceedings
Chapter 7 bankruptcy may be a good way for someone in Maryland to escape insurmountable debt. Under Chapter 7 rules, the debtor will liquidate non-exempt assets to pay creditors. This category is different from Chapter 11, which involves a payment plan. When filing...
When can you apply for a credit card again after bankruptcy?
After a bankruptcy in Maryland, you could keep your credit card upon the creditor's approval. If you can't do this, you can apply again upon fully discharging your bankruptcy. Another option is to get a secured credit card instead of an unsecured one. Secured credit...
Can I be sued for revenge porn in Maryland?
Yes. While revenge porn is a crime in Maryland, victims of revenge porn in Maryland also have legal avenues for compensation in the civil court system. Revenge porn is the non-consensual sharing of intimate images or videos without the other person’s consent. Victims...
Criminal convictions and consequences
Persons convicted of a crime may face jail time and fines. However, that is not the full extent of the ramifications of running afoul in the criminal justice system in Maryland. Various other consequences might follow for someone who faces criminal charges. Such might...
What is revenge porn? Understanding Maryland’s “revenge porn” laws
Maryland has laws making it a criminal offense to share sexually explicit photos and videos without consent. Also known as “revenge porn,” this illegal content often gets posted online by ex-partners or hackers aiming to emotionally harm and humiliate the person...
Appeals Court Overturns Maryland Handgun Licensing Requirement
A federal appeals court has overturned the Maryland licensing requirement for guns. The court said the decade-old handgun licensing statute that required fingerprinting, firearms training and a waiting period of up to 30 days violated the Second Amendment. Background...