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Could I go to jail for a violation of a Peace or Protective Order?
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What is the crime of second degree assault in Maryland?
In the State of Maryland, the Legislature determined that there are two degrees of assault: First Degree Assault and Second-Degree Assault. The...
WHY THE ENTRY OF A PROTECTIVE ORDER AGAINST YOU COULD HAVE THE SAME EFFECT AS IF YOU WERE CONVICTED OF A CRIME
Under Maryland Law, a Petition for a Protective Order, as well as the granting of a Temporary or Final Order, are part of civil procedure. In a...
Parent commits ‘Mental Injury of a Child’ by berating child over child’s sexual orientation
In the case of C.M. v. J.M., Maryland’s mid-level appellate court recently decided in a published Opinion that a parent’s demeaning comments about...
Electronic Stalking in Maryland
In the 2022 General Assembly session, the Maryland Legislature expanded the law of Stalking. In response to decisions in the courts and to public...
What to Do If Revenge Porn Happens to You
Imagine you are at the beach in Ocean City, Maryland with your wife and children. It’s a beautiful summer day and you take a “selfie” of yourself...
WHAT ARE THE PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL RISKS OF A PROTECTIVE ORDER?
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Witness Testimony is Evidence That May Make or Break Your Case
Everyone relates best to the testimony of a witness sitting just a few feet away from them. Data shows that the in-court testimony of a witness can...
Maryland’s Changing Legal Landscape Over Possession of Marijuana
Marijuana laws in the United States are currently an ever-changing patchwork. Bills have been introduced in Congress to legalize marijuana and a...