The Maryland criminal justice system is relatively complex. As a result, laypeople can easily make mistakes when trying to defend themselves based on state statutes or their understanding of cases that set precedents. Therefore, lawyers and judges help with the...
Spinal cord injuries can very easily change the course of someone's life. They may not be able to pursue their chosen profession anymore. Their relationships and even their living circumstances will likely change as well. In some cases, mild improvement is possible...
Say that someone goes to court and they are convicted of committing a crime. They decide to appeal that decision. You’ll often see news reports about an appeals process when there is a high-profile criminal case taking place. Even after the case ends, the defendant...
One of the most anxiety-producing aspects of a divorce can be trying to divide your property. How do you start? How do you determine what’s rightfully yours? While some states take a community property approach and generally aim for a 50/50 split, Maryland uses a more...
A defendant in a criminal matter trusts that their attorney is going to do what’s in their best interests. While most criminal defense attorneys do exactly that, there are times when things may happen that have a negative effect on the defendant’s case. You can’t...
When you went to see the doctor because you weren’t feeling well, you trusted them to run all the necessary tests and to let you know if you were suffering from any kind of serious ailment. The first time you went, they were largely unconcerned with your symptoms....
A Qualified Domestic Relations Order, or a QDRO, is often used to address marital assets that have been set aside for retirement. These assets may be in a 401(k), or they may be part of a pension plan. When couples get divorced as they move closer to retirement age –...
If you hired an attorney and decided to fight your criminal charges, you likely wanted to prove your innocence. Rather than pleading guilty to quickly put the issue behind you, you chose instead to fight back. Sometimes, your chances of success will diminish because...
Doctors don’t always get things right, and some of their mistakes can lead to serious problems. If your doctor makes the wrong diagnosis or diagnoses your illness too late, the consequences may be severe. However, such mistakes may not yet qualify as medical...
When you walk onto the lot of a Greenbelt-area car dealership, one of the first things you’ll notice is that large vehicles dominate the inventory. America has an enormous appetite for big SUVs, crossovers and pick-up trucks. Bulking up “Size creep” is evident across...