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In Maryland and everywhere else in the United States, a person who is arrested is constitutionally entitled to have a lawyer. This is particularly important when law enforcement officials are interrogating an arrested person. Police officers are trained in methods of asking questions that can get the defendant to admit certain parts of the crime […]
Big rig and 18-wheeler truck accidents are some of the worst traffic accidents that can happen here in Charles County, Maryland, and in other parts of Southern Maryland. Such accidents often cause severe and life-threatening injuries, and many big rig and 18-wheeler accidents result in fatalities. Fatigue is one reason that these types of accidents […]
If you are considering a divorce in Calvert County, Maryland, and there are minor children involved, the Maryland divorce court will ultimately have to make a decision about how custody of those children is awarded. There are, of course, many options from sole custody given to one parent, to various forms of shared custody and […]
In Maryland, narcotics and drug crimes are governed by the various controlled substances statutes. Generally speaking, drugs are listed on “schedules” that identify the drug/medication on two main criteria: The degree to which the drug is subject to abuse/addiction and Whether there is any approved medical use for the drug Generally, any drug/medication that is […]
Maryland’s new reckless driving statute has gone into effect, and if a person is convicted of reckless driving, that person faces a potential jail term of sixty days and/or a fine of up to $1,000. See Md. Transportation Code, § 21-901.1. A person convicted of reckless driving will also now have 6 points assessed against […]
When a couple gets divorced in Maryland, the Maryland divorce court is tasked with separating the couple’s assets. Maryland is NOT an “equal division” State; rather, Maryland divorce laws require that the couple’s marital property be “equitably divided.” This means that one spouse can be awarded more than 50% of the couple’s assets. How does […]
If you are thinking about getting a divorce, one question that many parents ask is: who makes the medical decisions for the kids after the divorce is finalized? The answer depends on the custody arrangements ordered by the Maryland divorce court. Generally speaking, a parent with sole custody will make medical decisions and does not […]
A “wrongful death” case is one where a person has been killed because of the negligent, reckless, or intentional acts of another. For example, a St. Mary’s County, MD., car accident that results in a death is a wrongful death case. Wrongful death can also occur in many other circumstances, like medical malpractice, premises liability, […]
If you are pulled over for a suspected DUI (“driving while under the influence of alcohol”) or DWI (“driving while intoxicated”) here in Charles County, MD, as part of the arrest procedure, the arresting officer might ask you to “exit the vehicle” and take one or more field sobriety tests. These tests might be requested […]
Not necessarily. Maryland divorce courts use separate and distinct legal and factual tests to determine custody arrangements and alimony. So, it is possible for one spouse to be given custody of the kids and alimony or to be granted custody and no alimony. In rare cases, it is even possible for a spouse to be […]
If you have been involved in a car accident here in St. Mary’s County, Maryland, you may be thinking about seeking compensation for injuries and for damage to your vehicle (and other personal property in the automobile). Maryland auto accident cases are legally complicated, so maximize your chances of success by hiring top-rated Maryland car […]
If you have been arrested and are facing drug charges here in Calvert County, Maryland, you are going to need the help of experienced Maryland criminal defense attorneys to maximize your chances of getting an acquittal from the jury or otherwise avoiding jail time. An example is the change of drug possession, which carries various […]
In early 2025, Maryland amended its divorce statutes. See text here. Among other changes, lawmakers listed about fifteen to sixteen considerations that divorce court judges MUST consider when making decisions about child custody. A few of the factual considerations include: Stability and the foreseeable health and welfare of the child Frequent, regular, and continuing contact […]
Big rig 18-wheeler truck accidents are some of the most dangerous and deadly things that can happen on Maryland roads and highways. There are many reasons — unique to each case — why big rig and big truck accidents happen. A driver might have been overly fatigued from too many hours driving and not enough […]
Punitive damages are not generally awarded in Maryland auto accident cases. However, there are some exceptions where the at-fault party acted in a manner that was particularly egregious, so bad in fact, that the jury can conclude that the responsible party acted with malice and with an intent to do harm. Examples of such cases […]
Generally, we recommend that our clients NOT consent to take a breathalyzer test if they are pulled over on suspicion of driving under the influence. Here are a few reasons why. Cost-benefit analysis: 180-day suspension or 270 days One reason to refuse a field breathalyzer test is that the “punishment” is not that much more […]
Under Maryland law, a victim of a Charles County, Maryland, car accident can recover as much compensation as possible to “make the person whole” (or as “whole” as money can make a person who may have suffered severe injuries). Compensation is paid by the at-fault party (or parties), not as punishment, but as damages for […]
In Maryland, divorce cases are civil legal proceedings that follow the standard rules for what documents must be filed by each “side.” The “side” that begins a divorce must file a document called a “Petition” (or sometimes a “Complaint”). An “Answer” is the name of a legal document that must be filed by the responding […]
Victims of car accidents here in Calvert County, Maryland, are entitled by law to seek compensation for their injuries, for expenses, and for any property damage (like damage to their car). Most cases settle through insurance claims but some must go to trial in the Maryland Circuit Courts. Whether settled through negotiations with insurance companies […]
A recent decision from the Appellate Court of Maryland clarifies one potential defense to a Maryland DUI charge. The case is Palmer v. State, Case No. 1728, September Term, 2023 (Appellate Court of Maryland, August 28, 2025). In brief, to convict on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol (“DUI”) or driving while […]
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