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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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DUI Checkpoints – What You Need To Know

DUI Checkpoints – What You Need To Know

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DUI checkpoints, otherwise known as sobriety checkpoints, are an exception to the usual rules that police must follow when engaging with members of the public. Police may stop and question a driver at a DUI checkpoint without having any suspicion that the driver is committing a crime.

Citizens’ Right to File Criminal Charges

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Black Box: Your Car’s Dark Secret

Most of you know that planes have black boxes that record in-flight data such as aircraft speed and trajectory. But did you know that your car probably has a black box too? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 96% of model year 2013 and newer cars already have a black box, or an Event Data Recorder (EDR) as it is known, and NHTSA is proposing a rule to make EDRs a requirement.

DUI Checkpoints

Police officers must follow specific rules when they engage members of the public, so you may ask yourself if this applies at DUI checkpoints. Learn More.

Maryland’s Traffic Laws

When a traffic accident occurs, the question becomes: who is at fault. In this article Emdenlaw discusses three of Maryland’s traffic laws that are frequently implicated in car accidents. Learn More.