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Being involved in a car crash is often an expensive event. You have to think about the comprehensive cost of the situation when seeking compensation, which can include medical bills, property damage and potentially having to miss work. Some people mistakenly think...
The police can stop a vehicle if they have reasonable suspicion that a driver violated traffic laws, such as drunk driving. For a driver to be lawfully arrested and face criminal charges and penalties after a traffic stop, the police need to have probable cause. To...
The prospect of going to jail if you’ve been charged with driving under the influence (DUI) may be your primary concern. While jail time is a real possibility, especially for repeat offenders or those involved in accidents resulting in injury or death, the financial...
Car accidents can be devastating, perhaps especially when a crash victim is already dealing with a pre-existing injury. Pre-existing injuries refer to any health conditions or injuries that existed before the car accident occurred. These injuries can range from...
Fatal car accidents happen on both rural roads and city streets. In fact, the numbers are fairly even. If you look at the stats for any given year in the United States, about half of the fatal car crashes will take place in rural areas. This feels like a natural...
Overcrowding remains a serious problem in Maryland’s jails and prisons – as it does throughout the country. If you’re facing incarceration for a non-violent crime, that could present a silver lining for you. Maryland has home detention programs that are managed by...
Car crashes are part of daily life in Maryland. Millions of people use motor vehicles to commute to work or take care of the needs of their family members. Crashes therefore occur frequently. Those involved in a car crash may not understand what steps to take next....
When the lights from the police car come on behind your vehicle, you may not be sure why you’re getting pulled over. Did you break the speed limit? Were you drifting out of your lane? Did the officer think you rolled through a stop sign? Naturally, this can be...
Miranda Rights are legal safeguards designed to protect an individual’s Fifth Amendment rights during custodial interrogations. Named after the landmark Supreme Court case Miranda v. Arizona, these rights help to ensure that individuals are aware of their right to...
Do you currently have any pending theft charges against you in Maryland? Being accused of shoplifting, identity theft, retail theft or possession of stolen goods can have severe and long-lasting consequences on your life. If you are accused of theft, you will find...