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If you are arrested and prosecuted for a crime in Maryland, you are constitutionally entitled to have an attorney defend you against the prosecution, conviction, and sentencing. In any given case, many possible defenses might be availabl,e including innocence, alibi, mistaken identity, police procedure violations, and more. Because there are so many possible criminal defenses, […]
Yes. Many mistakenly believe that only financial-related reasons can be used to seek a modification of child custody in Maryland. One reason for this misconception is that Maryland statutes say that modification of custody can only be done where there is a “material change in circumstances” that would justify the court to change the custody […]
In Maryland, drivers with automobiles must purchase insurance to provide coverage in the event of an accident. As part of that insurance, each driver must also buy uninsured/underinsured coverage. This is often confusing. In this article, the experienced and courtroom-proven car accident lawyers here at the Law Office of Robert Castro answer some Frequently Asked […]
In Maryland, there are many crimes related to credit cards. As a result, it is common for police and Maryland prosecutors to charge several crimes if a person is arrested in St. Mary’s County, MD., for credit card-related criminal behavior. This is done because the prosecutors CAN file multiple charges if supported by the facts […]
Auto accidents that occur in Waldorf, Calvert County, or other parts of Southern Maryland entitle the injured victims of the accident to seek compensation. Most Maryland car accidents are settled through insurance claims, although some cases end up being filed as personal injury lawsuits in the Maryland State Courts. Injured victims can recover compensation for […]
Yes. Any criminal conviction can have negative consequences for your future life, aside from any jail time or fines imposed due to your sentence. Convictions can impact your employment prospects, apartment rentals, professional certifications, licenses and permits, and more. With a DUI conviction, you will accumulate points on your driving record, impacting insurance availability and […]
In Maryland, all criminal verdicts must be unanimous. That is, all the jurors must agree on the guilt or innocence of the criminal defendant. This is required by the Maryland Constitution and by the Criminal Rules. Under current Rules, a criminal jury is made up of 12 persons, with two alternate jurors sometimes chosen. Usually, […]
One common complaint from parents about child custody in Charles County, MD., is visitation abuse by the co-parent. This abuse can be from either parent, although it may seem more typical of the parent with visitation rights. Some common examples include: Constant delays for pick-ups and late drop-offs Yelling and verbal abuse of one parent […]
In St. Mary’s County, Maryland, if a person is injured in an auto accident, they have a legal right to bring a claim for compensation. Almost all claims begin as insurance claims, and the vast majority of Maryland car accident cases settle before a lawsuit is filed in Maryland State Courts. If the accident involves […]
In Maryland, the word “homicide” is the general term for the killing of another person, and the word applies whether the killing was intentional, accidental or in self-defense. In Maryland, murder and manslaughter are types of homicide that are both felonies and, if convicted, can lead to a sentence of decades or a lifetime in […]
Generally, for a party to be held guilty and required to pay compensation, it must be proven that a party was negligent. The truck driver might be proven negligent because the driver was speeding or otherwise violating traffic laws. For a trucking company, there are other methods of proving negligence. Essentially, a trucking company can […]
Across the U.S., divorcing parents with minor children are often required to take “parenting classes” or “parenting education” when they file for divorce. This is an absolute requirement in 17 states, and in Maryland, it is required in certain Counties like Anne Arundel County. Almost uniformly, both parents are required to take the classes, and […]
When you file for divorce in St. Mary’s County, Maryland, financial disclosures are among the required documents that must be filed. Maryland divorce court requires that this be a joint statement of finances, but occasionally, the spouses cannot agree on the disclosures, so two statements are filed. Whatever the manner of filing, the disclosures serve […]
At the highest level, Maryland auto accident attorneys are here to help you get the compensation that you deserve. Maryland car accident lawyers accomplish this by helping you get your settlement from the insurance carriers involved, and if a lawsuit is filed, they help you win a verdict in your favor. Your lawyer’s goal is […]
No, most Waldorf, MD, auto accidents are resolved through insurance claim settlements. As a result, most injured victims never have to go to court, and no lawsuit is ever filed. Many victims who have been injured do not like lawsuits and are leery of having to go to court. This is why it is often […]
In Maryland, by law, custody decisions are supposed to be gender neutral in the sense that neither mothers nor fathers should be favored by the Maryland divorce courts. However, there ARE some factors considered during a custody battle that tend to favor mothers. If you are a mother seeking full and sole custody, that is […]
If you have been arrested and charged with a crime, one main focus of an excellent and tenacious criminal defense is to exclude as much evidence as possible from being used at trial. For example, if a person is charged with possession of illegal drugs with an intent to distribute, having the alleged drugs and […]
If you have been injured in a Charles County, Maryland, car accident, you can seek money to compensate you for your injuries and other losses. It is obviously important to obtain the highest settlement amount possible. For this reason, after the accident, you must do certain things to ensure that your claim is fully protected. […]
Generally, bankruptcy does not impact child support payments. Thus, if your ex-spouse is PAYING child support and files for bankruptcy, the child support payments must continue to be made. The bankruptcy has no impact. Likewise, a bankruptcy filed by an ex-spouse who is RECEIVING child support does NOT impact the child support. The paying spouse […]
Persons who are injured in car accidents in Charles County, Maryland, are entitled to make insurance claims for compensation for their injuries (and damage to their cars). The process and the legalities can be complicated, so it is best to hire experienced auto accident attorneys like those here at the Law Office of Robert Castro. […]
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