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    St. Mary’s County, MD: All Types of Child Custody Defined (Part One)

    If you are parents with minor children seeking a divorce in St. Mary’s County, Maryland, you may discover there are many types of “custody” related to your children. Most understand “sole custody” and “joint custody,” and many may understand the difference between “physical custody” and “legal custody.” However, there are other types of custody in […]

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    Maryland Criminal Defense: Elder Abuse/Neglect

    Sadly, elder abuse and neglect is more common in Maryland — and in the U.S. — than it should be. Those who commit elder abuse can be sued under the civil laws of Maryland, and care facilities/institutions can be held accountable for monetary damages. Elder abuse and neglect is also a crime in Maryland. In […]

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    How Much Child Support Will I Pay in Maryland?

    For a couple making a combined — and adjusted — $120,000 a year, the total financial payments required are $2,257 a month. That amount is proportioned between the two parents based on the percentage of their combined adjusted income. Thus, if one parent earns 75% of the joint adjusted income, then that parent will be […]

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    What You Need to Know About Revenge Porn in Maryland

    As many have experienced, relationship breakups can sometimes be brutal and emotionally charged. Often, the images and videos were created voluntarily. But, however much you want some revenge, it is a crime to publish such images and/or videos, even if they were made with consent. The issue of consent involves the distribution of images/videos, not […]

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    First and Second-Degree Escape in Maryland

    As in every state, it is a crime in Maryland to escape from prison OR from any other sort of confinement that has been imposed by a court of criminal law. Escape need not be anything dramatic like a scene from a movie or television show. “Escape” may just mean the detained person walks away […]

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  • Drunk young man drives a car with a bottle of beer
    DUI/DWI — “Wet Reckless” Charge in Maryland

    A “wet reckless” charge in Maryland is not actually a criminal charge related to driving under the influence (“DUI”) of alcohol. It is a criminal law “term of art” where your Maryland criminal defense lawyer is able to negotiate a plea bargain with the prosecuting attorneys that avoids a potential DUI conviction and all of […]

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    Maryland Criminal Defense: Parental Kidnapping and Abduction

    In Maryland — as in most states — it is a crime for a parent to kidnap or abduct their own children. Most often, parental kidnapping/abduction is related to a divorce, domestic violence or some other sort of dispute between the parents. Kidnapping/abduction by third parties is also a crime in Maryland. However, this article […]

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    What is not covered under Child Support Payments

    Child support payments are critical in ensuring that a child’s needs are met following the separation or divorce of their parents. These payments are designed to cover basic necessities such as food, clothing, and shelter. However, many people are unaware that child support does not encompass all potential expenses related to raising a child. Understanding […]

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    St. Mary’s County, MD Car Accidents: Will My Case Need an Accident Reconstruction Expert?

    Accident reconstruction experts are rarely needed for St. Mary’s County, Maryland, accident claims. There are a couple of reasons for this. First, in the vast majority of cases, it is not very difficult to determine what happened in auto accidents here in St. Mary’s County. Most car accidents are relatively straightforward. For example, many traffic […]

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  • Athletic trainer is feeling his injuried articulation, put off shoe
    What You Should Know About Soft Tissue Injuries

    If you have been injured in a Waldorf, Maryland auto accident, you are entitled to compensation for your injuries. This includes compensation for “soft tissue injuries.” Soft tissue injuries include injuries like nerve, muscle, and ligament tears, sprains, and strains. These generally result from “whiplash” effects on the victim’s body caused by sudden changes in […]

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  • A cute little girl in her arms and a courageous defender in the uniform of a Ukrainian police officer
    Will Maryland Police Enforce Child Custody Orders?

    No. Generally speaking, Maryland police officers will not enforce custody court orders in the absence of behavior that rises to the level of criminal behavior — like domestic violence, child abduction, abuse, endangerment, etc. But, to be clear, even if the police make an arrest for abuse or kidnapping, the police are not enforcing a […]

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    Alec Baldwin Case Lessons: Your Charges CAN Be Dismissed if Prosecutors Fail to Turn Over Exculpatory Evidence

    In Maryland, if the police uncover evidence that tends to prove a criminal defendant innocent, the police have a legal duty to turn that evidence over to the criminal defense teams. This duty also applies to government prosecutors. That is, even if the evidence “hurts their case,” police and prosecutors MUST turn over that evidence […]

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  • Hand of addict man with money buying dose of cocaine or heroine or another narcotic from drug dealer
    Maryland Drug Crime Defense: Possession With Intent to Distribute

    One of the more serious drug crimes in Maryland is possession with intent to distribute. The crime applies to any type of drug, such as cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, and even cannabis, even though possession of cannabis in small amounts is legal in Maryland. It is still a crime to distribute marijuana. If you are charged […]

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  • papers with title double jeopardy on a table
    Maryland Criminal Defense: Understanding Double Jeopardy

    In Maryland, those accused of crimes have constitutional protections against “double jeopardy.” What that means is that a person cannot be put on trial for the same crime more than once (although there are exceptions discussed below). This is the constitutional reason that if a jury says “not guilty,” the criminal defendant is set free […]

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  • divorcing family trying to divide child custody
    Maryland Child Custody: Can I Move With the Kids Without the Agreement of the Other Parent?

    The answer is, “It depends.” The three main issues are: How far you are planning to move from the current location How much the move will interfere with the visitation and/or custody rights of the other parent and Whether the divorce court’s Order states anything specific with respect to relocating the children So, if you […]

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    Charles County, Maryland: Can I File a Wrongful Death Claim for Criminal Acts?

    Yes. In Maryland, wrongful death claims are allowed by statute. See Md. Cts. and Jud. Proceedings, § 3-901 et seq. The statute specifically includes and envisions that a wrongful death recovery can be had either based on negligent conduct or conduct that is criminal in nature. The deadline for filing a Maryland wrongful death lawsuit […]

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  • Portrait of blonde female crying and talking phone, crashed side part of her automobile and being in despair
    St. Mary’s County, Maryland Car Accidents: What Do I Have to Prove to Win My Case?

    If you have been injured in a St. Mary’s County, MD., auto accident, to “win” your case, you must prove the elements of negligence: duty, breach of duty, causation, and injury. In Maryland, injured victims of car accidents have a right to seek compensation for their injuries and damage to their vehicle. Compensation is usually […]

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  • man with a severe burn all over his body
    Car Accident Injuries: Burn Injuries

    Broken bones, lacerations, and head trauma are common car accident injuries, but burn injuries are a serious and often overlooked consequence of car accidents in Maryland. While not all car accidents involve fire, those that do carry a significant risk of burn injuries to car occupants and even bystanders. If you or a loved one […]

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  • a girl after surgery with a bandaged head lies on the bed
    Car Accident Injuries: Brain Injuries

    Car accidents in Maryland can lead to a range of car accident injuries from the seemingly minor to life-altering. Among the most serious injuries are those affecting the brain. Brain injuries can have lasting consequences, altering a person’s physical, emotional, and cognitive abilities. Brain injuries often occur in car accidents due to the violent forces […]

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    Auto Accident Lawyers in Charles County, MD: Can I Sue if a Lost Mattress Caused My Accident?

    Yes. If an accident is caused by some sort of lost cargo, the driver who lost the cargo is almost always at fault and can be sued for damages. Lost cargo can include things like a mattress coming loose from the top of a car. We have all probably seen people trying to get a […]

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