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Can Someone Get a Peace Order Against You for a Security Camera in Maryland? The 2025 Visual-Surveillance Law, What It Covers, and What Happens If a Neighbor Files

Since Oct. 1, 2025, a Maryland peace order can rest on intentional visual surveillance of a home. Emden Law explains the law, the hearing and the camera order.

What to Do After Being Served With a Protective Order in Maryland: The First 48 Hours and the 14-Day Clock

Served with a Maryland protective order? What to do in the first 48 hours, and the 14-day clock from issuance, in force since October 1, 2026. Ordinarily, a temporary order lasts up to 14 days after it is issued, and the final hearing is held within those 14 days.

What to Expect at a Protective Order Hearing in Maryland — and How Long a Final Order Lasts If It’s Granted

What to expect at a Maryland final protective order hearing: the FL §4-506 preponderance standard, your rights in the room, and how long an order lasts.

Second-Degree Assault in a Maryland Domestic Case: Penalties, Defenses, and the Collateral Consequences That Outlast the Sentence

Charged with second-degree assault (Md. Crim. Law §3-203) in a Maryland domestic case? A Rockville defense attorney explains the penalties, defenses, and lasting consequences.

The Difference Between Reckless Driving and Negligent Driving In Maryland

"I must have been going too fast" is frequently the first thought that comes to mind when a driver receives a citation for reckless driving. However, speed is insufficient under Maryland law to support a conviction for reckless driving. Knowing this difference can...

Not Every Touching Is Considered Assault

A common misconception is that any physical contact between two individuals—especially if it is unwelcome—is automatically considered assault. In reality, judges, assault lawyers, and courts take a far more nuanced approach. Not every contact satisfies the...

What Drivers Should Know About Maryland’s Strict New Reckless Driving Law

Driving Too Fast Could Now Lead to Jail In October of 2025 Maryland  toughened its reckless driving laws with the passage of The Sergeant Patrick Kepp Act,. The law represents a major effort by law makers to stop danger and destructive driving. Speeding 30 MPH Over...

How Maryland Police Decide to Arrest in Domestic Violence Cases

Domestic violence calls are challenging and highly emotional situations for Maryland police officers. Contrary to common assumptions, officers do not base arrest decisions on who is more upset, who called 911 first, or who simply “seems right.” Instead, Maryland law...

May police search my car based on the odor of marijuana?

For many years, Maryland law allowed for a law enforcement officer to search a vehicle at a traffic stop on the grounds that the officer smelled the odor of marijuana, since marijuana was considered an illegal substance, and therefore contraband, in the State of...

Why You Should Submit a Change of Address Form to the Post Office When You Move – Especially for Legal Reasons

Moving to a new home comes with a long to-do list: packing, utilities, new keys, and often, notifying friends and family. But one often-overlooked task can have serious consequences if ignored—submitting a change of address form to the post office. This step is...

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Hiring a Lawyer for Your Criminal or DUI / DWI Case

Hiring a Lawyer for Your Criminal or DUI / DWI Case

While the answers to questions you ask your lawyer will vary widely, it is important to keep in mind that nothing should be taken as a guarantee. Instead, these questions should give you some general knowledge of a specific lawyer’s experience and skill-level, and whether the lawyer is a good fit for you. Learn More

Supreme Court News on Criminal Law in Rockville

On June 23, 2016, the Supreme Court decided the case of Birchfield v. North Dakota. As we described in our previous blog on criminal law, the Court in Birchfield took up the issue of whether under the United States Constitution, a state can punish someone by suspending their right to drive simply because they refused to take a blood or breath. Learn More.

Police Use Cell Phone Tracking Technology in Maryland

With the pervasiveness of cell phones, police are using GPS coordinates for cell phone tracking and to track the location of crime suspects. However, in their zeal to make arrests, the police have been secretly and illegally using high tech equipment to locate suspects in a wide range of cases, including murder, robbery, and drug-related offences.

Supreme Court to Hear New Case on DUI’s

Using a federal law known as the implied consent law, police are getting around the search warrant requirement by coercing suspects into consenting to a blood test when they are charged with violating DUI laws on federal property: something police may find to be faster and easier than obtaining a warrant.

Police Use Spying Technology Behind Court’s Back

With the pervasiveness of cell phones, police are using GPS coordinates of cell phones to track the location of crime suspects. However, in their zeal to make arrests, the police have been secretly and illegally using high tech equipment to capture criminals. Learn More

What is Citizen’s Arrest and is it Real?

“Citizen’s arrest” is a concept that often appears in movies and TV series, but leaves many wondering if it is an actual legal principle. A citizen’s arrest is a real concept and it is legal in all states except North Carolina.