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You don’t have to intentionally cause someone’s death to be charged with manslaughter – because “involuntary” manslaughter, or “criminally negligent homicide,” is also a crime. In fact, what you don’t do can get you into legal trouble as much as any intentional act...
In a significant step that shows Maryland's dedication to keeping consumers safe, the Maryland General Assembly recently passed a new law that prevents recreational facilities from using liability waivers for negligence. Governor Wes Moore signed this bill into law on...
Different factors contribute to truck accidents. One of them is driver fatigue. Any driver can experience fatigue, for example, people going through changes in their life, including having a new baby or suffering from a sleep disorder. However, this issue...
People in Maryland generally do their best to avoid mistakes while driving that could cause a crash. Despite those efforts, collisions are an unavoidable byproduct of on-demand transportation. People end up in crashes on their way to work in the morning or while...
The legal limit for a driver is a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08%. People can be arrested even if they’re under that BAC, if they have shown other evidence of impairment. But if they reach or exceed the limit, the court can then presume that they were impaired...
A traffic stop can always be a bit unnerving, especially if the officer believes you’ve been driving under the influence. After pulling you over, the officer may talk to you through the front window or even instruct you to get out of the car. They may have a few...
When the police stop a vehicle they can collect evidence to incriminate the driver. The police have several methods of collecting evidence. However, drivers also have certain rights that protect them from criminal charges. Here is how the police gather evidence during...
Being involved in a T-bone crash, wherein one vehicle impacts the side of another, can be particularly devastating accident scenario. Unlike, say, a low-speed rear-end collision, most T-bone crashes – including those that occur at lower speeds – have a particularly...
Have you ever wondered what the legal boundaries are concerning self-defense? What actions are considered acceptable, and under what circumstances? Self-defense laws in Maryland are distinct from those in many other states. While there’s no specific statute outlining...
Aggressive driving is a common term used to describe road rage. This occurs when a motorist loses control of their anger and puts others in danger because of their actions. Road rage is a contributing factor in one-third of all accidents that result in fatalities,...