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Some Maryland auto accidents occur in bad weather. The roads in Calvert County, for example, are slippery. One driver does not stop fast enough, the car slides, and there is a rear-end accident. Some might think that there is no legal liability where the accident takes place in adverse weather conditions. They might say: “It’s […]
There are two levels of charges for domestic violence in Maryland: felony and misdemeanor. Generally, misdemeanor charges are considered less serious and carry fewer fines and shorter potential time in prison/jail. However, both types of domestic violence charges are treated very seriously under Maryland criminal law. For example, the lesser charge — misdemeanor domestic violence […]
In St. Mary’s County, Maryland, if you have been involved in a car accident, the likely result is a settlement of the claim through the insurance companies involved. The injured victims of the accident make claims against the policy or policies of the at-fault drivers. Through a process of gathering relevant and admissible evidence and […]
Generally, it is wise to at least consult with a Maryland car accident lawyer if you have been in an accident here in St. Mary’s County, MD. This is true even if the accident is a so-called “fender bender” — otherwise called a minor, low-impact vehicle collision. Top-rated and experienced personal injury lawyers — the […]
For anyone considering getting a divorce, one question that comes up is whether the divorce will be “contested” or “uncontested.” In this article, the experienced and knowledgeable Charles County, MD., Child Custody and Divorce lawyers at the Law Office of Robert Castro explain the differences between contested and uncontested divorces. The difference may seem simple […]
As noted in a related article, child custody evaluations are sometimes ordered when child custody is vigorously disputed by battling parents. A child custody evaluation is an official Order issued by Maryland divorce court judges and is conducted by trained and experienced professionals. In this article, the Child Custody and Divorce lawyers at the Law […]
Identity theft is a crime in Maryland. It is specifically called the theft or obtaining of personal identifying information without consent. See Md. Crim. Cod, Section 8-301. If you are charged with identity theft, you will need to retain the legal services of an experienced Maryland criminal defense attorney like those at the Law Office […]
As noted in a related article, when child custody is hotly disputed, some Maryland divorce court judges will order a child custody evaluation. In this article, the Child Custody and Divorce lawyers at the Law Office of Robert Castro answer some frequently asked questions about custody evaluations. If you have more questions, contact us. Our […]
Maryland criminal statutes define various crimes as “crimes of violence” — Md. Crim. Code, § 14-101 — and there are sentencing and parole consequences if you are convicted of a crime designated as such. Crimes of violence are the one that might typically come to mind like murder, armed robbery, rape, etc. However, the Maryland […]
Under Maryland law, if a motorcycle rider is injured in an accident, the fact that he or she was not wearing a helmet CANNOT be used as evidence at trial OR be deemed evidence of contributory negligence. See Md. Transp. Code, Section 21-1306(e)(1). So, if you have been injured in a Calvert County, Maryland, motorcycle […]
As a general rule, if a St. Mary’s County, Maryland divorce court decides that one parent is an “unfit parent,” then the divorce court will not award custody to that parent. Indeed, depending on the specific reasons and circumstances, the court may deny unsupervised visitation rights to that parent. This is one reason that parents, […]
One factor considered by Maryland divorce courts when determining child custody awards is called “parental fitness.” But what does that mean, and how does a Charles County, MD, divorce court determine whether a parent is “fit?” In this article, the Maryland Family Law and Child Custody Lawyers at the Law Office of Robert Castro offer […]
After a car accident here in St. Mary’s County, Maryland, injured victims have a legal right to make a claim for compensation. This claim often starts as an insurance claim against the motorist insurance policy of the driver (or other person) responsible for the auto accident. If the case cannot be settled through the insurance […]
So, what do you do if the police tell you that they want you to come over to the police station for questioning? For obvious reasons, being asked by law enforcement to go to the station house for questioning can be intimidating and, for some, a form of harassment. The first thing to do, of […]
Yes. And, honestly, one spouse being ordered by a Maryland divorce court to pay the legal fees of the other spouse is not uncommon where the financial resources of the two spouses are widely divergent. That is, if one spouse has most of the financial resources, that spouse is often ordered to pay their spouse’s […]
If a driver in Calvert County, MD, causes an auto accident because he or she is using a GPS device, injured victims have a legal right to make claims for compensation. Imagine, as an example, that the GPS device “tells” a driver to drive the wrong way on a one-way street. The driver follows the […]
If you are arrested in Maryland and taken to the local police station, you will be “booked.” This is an informal term that means you will be “processed” into the Maryland criminal justice system. The top-rated and experienced Maryland criminal defense attorneys here at the Law Office of Robert Castro can help if you have […]
Under Maryland divorce laws, child support payment obligations are determined by three factors: joint parental income, each parent’s share of that joint income, and the total number of children (not just from the marriage in question). Thus, if either parent has another child, then, in theory, the Maryland divorce court could be asked to modify […]
Been injured in a Calvert County, MD, car accident through no fault of your own? Then, you are eligible to seek compensation for your injuries through an insurance claim or by filing a personal injury lawsuit in the Maryland state courts. Either process is complex, and it can seem overwhelming as you seek to recover […]
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (“DUI”) and/or driving while impaired (“DWI”) are two of the most charged and prosecuted crimes in Maryland. If you have been pulled over for a traffic stop for suspicion of DUI, you will need experienced and aggressive Maryland criminal attorneys to help you. Call us here at […]
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