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It’s a sunny afternoon, and you are eager to explore the city streets on one of those new electric scooters you’ve seen zipping around lately. As you glide through traffic, enjoying the freedom of this trendy mode of transportation, anxiety begins to creep in. You start to wonder if you are riding it legally and […]
If you have recently discovered you have a bench warrant out for your arrest, you may wonder what your next step should be. While bench warrants are common in cases involving missed court dates or unpaid fines, they still carry serious consequences. Hiring a lawyer skilled in handling bench warrants can make a big difference […]
Expungement is a legal process that enables individuals to clear their criminal records under certain circumstances. In Maryland, you may petition for an expungement if your case is based on an acquittal, a not guilty verdict, or a dismissal. Additionally, if you received Probation Before Judgment (PBJ) or were found guilty of certain nuisance crimes, […]
Motor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of fatalities all across the country. Research conducted by Zero Deaths Maryland, a public safety initiative with Maryland Highway Safety Office (MHSO), states that in 2019 around 535 individuals were killed due to motor vehicle accidents. These statistics are alarming for anyone on the road and continue to spark […]
Future employers and even dating partners are interested in confirming a person’s identity and knowing whether they’re hiring or dating someone who has been in trouble with the law. Today, background check services are available to everyone. But will a suspended license show on your future background check? If you’re concerned about a suspended driver’s […]
Licensed drivers in Maryland provide consent to submit to breathalyzer tests if they are ever suspected of DUI when they apply for their licenses with the DMV. Due to the implied consent law, drivers who refuse breath tests may face additional hardships upon a DUI arrest. While there is a penalty for refusing to take […]
Many people are unsure of what to do after receiving a traffic ticket in or near Baltimore, though they know they have two main choices: pay the fine or call a lawyer. The fact of the matter is, the State of Maryland makes it easy to think you’ve resolved a ticket by allowing you to […]
We all recognize the need for effective law enforcement, but we should also understand our own rights and responsibilities—especially in our interactions with the police. Ultimately, when a police officer pulls you over for a traffic offense, what you do and say can affect any legal proceedings that might follow. Whether the traffic stop ends […]
Some employment background checks reveal far more information than candidates would ever guess, much of which the average person assumes is private information. While background checks consistently turn up information about a candidate’s work experience and criminal history (if any), a background check will occasionally turn up personal details about an applicant’s spending and driving […]
“Driving is a privilege and not a right” is a commonly repeated phrase. While you may have heard this when begging to take the car out as a teenager with your restricted permit, it becomes much more relevant as an adult. Having your license suspended and revoked are actions the state can take against you […]
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