If you are asked to testify to a crime you witnessed, you will want to consult a lawyer. Even if a prosecutor mentions granting you immunity for your testimony, you will want to be aware of the legal gray area surrounding this term. An immunity deal might sound like...
Month: April 2022
Sex Crimes as a Juvenile – What to Expect if Charged Under 18
You might assume most cases of sexual assault are committed by adults; however, recent data estimates show a significant spike in sex crimes by adolescents. As a result, accusations and charges related to sex crimes are among the most serious you can face—no less if...
Grandparents, Pets, and Holidays – A Gude To Family Life After Divorce
As someone with a family, you might have a few questions about aspects of your life that might change with divorce. It is normal to feel nervous about the things you take for granted becoming suddenly difficult—however, with proper communication, you and your family...
Caught by a YouTuber – Vigilante Justice and Child Solicitation
You might be aware of the popular show “To Catch A Predator,” which aired on Dateline NBC from 2004 until 2007, where decoys posed as young teenagers and joined internet chatrooms. From there, cooperating police departments would arrest adult chatters in sting...
Who Are “Kingpins?” – Drug Charges from the Top-Down
It might sound like something from a comic, but kingpin charges are real and have serious consequences. From the person who manages the money to the head of the operation, it is possible for anyone to see these criminal charges leveled their way if they have had...
Divorce Over 50 – A Guide to Late-Life Divorce
You might think it is not common, but late-life divorces happen much more frequently than imagined. Some suggest divorces over-50 make up as much as 25% of divorces in a given year. Of course, too, look at the most reported-on celebrity divorces—media outlets covered...
Did I Commit Fraud? – A Guide to Fraud, Counterfeit, and Forgery
The United States federal government and the state of Maryland take fraud and fraud-related charges very seriously. Though what constitutes fraud is clear in the law, you should still know what might constitute it and the potential penalties. There are numerous ways a...
Domestic Abuse and the Law – How to Get Help in a Compromising Time
An abusive relationship or environment cultivates more than an unhealthy living situation—it can create fear to speak out and get help. You might not even know there are legal avenues at your disposal to help you out of these difficult circumstances. If you think you...
Can Parents Kidnap Their Children? – A Guide to Custody and Parental Kidnapping
There are many instances where different fields of law intersect with each other. At the cross-section of family and criminal law is parental kidnapping: when one parent violates a custody agreement and takes their child without the other parent’s consent. Parental...
The Weekly Writ: Maryland Legal News You Can Use for August 2, 2021
Today on August 2, 2021, read about: Courts are back in session, and that means jurors are needed. Baltimore Police make gruesome discovery during a routine traffic stop. Another Marylander faces federal charges for threatening federal officials. When is it OK to leave the kids alone at home. Cocktails to go, here to stay another two years in Harford County.…