Maryland Legal Blog
Criminal charges, categorized as either misdemeanors or felonies, carry varying degrees of severity. Generally speaking, misdemeanors are less serious offenses that carry lighter penalties if convicted, while felonies often involve more severe consequences, whether...
Driving Under the Influence is a serious offense in Pennsylvania that carries severe consequences. Every driver should be aware of the key aspects surrounding DUI to make informed decisions and avoid legal troubles. Blood alcohol content limits One of the primary...
Most couples intend for their marriage to be a permanent arrangement. The benefit of the union is that it legally and financially protects both parties, as well as their children. In fact, the latest data from the Pennsylvania Department of Health found that nearly...
Handling a co-parent who is consistently late for pickups or drop-offs can be really frustrating. Consistent lateness in co-parenting may result from genuine challenges like work commitments, traffic or unforeseen emergencies. However, in some cases, lateness may be...
According to Maryland State Police statistics, law enforcement agencies across the state arrested over 127,000 people over the course of 2020. Any interaction with the police can be nerve-wracking, regardless of whether you're in danger of being arrested or not, and...
Parental alienation, defined by the American Bar Association as a rejection of a parent by a child that is "unequivocal, strident, without guilt or ambivalence, absolute and without justification," can negatively impact a child in a number of ways, both in the short...
When dealing with any legal matter, be it a criminal charge, a family law case, or something else altogether, it's normal to find yourself overwhelmed with questions about the legal process, potential outcomes, and different financial and emotional factors. This is...
While every criminal charge is serious in it's own right, few carry the severity and stigma of a sex offense. Whether it's indecent exposure, sex abuse of a minor, or rape, all sex offenses can bring with them heavy legal penalties ranging from fines and registration...
When dealing with any legal matter, be it a criminal charge, a family law case, or something else altogether, it's normal to find yourself overwhelmed with questions about the legal process, potential outcomes, and different financial and emotional factors....
While divorce cases may formally end following a judge's final decree, the court orders put in place as a part of that decree have a long lasting impact on the lives of both parties and others involved in the case, especially for children of divorce. The impact can be...