Articles From Baltimore Attorneys
Maryland Bans High-Proof Alcohol
Governor O’Malley approved Senate Bill 75 on May 25, 2014 that effectively banned the sale of high-proof alcohol in the State of Maryland. The bill, which went into effect on July 1st banned the retail sale of alcohol that is more than 95% alcohol (190 proof). ...
Baltimore Car Accident Lawyer: Rear-end Collision in the Rain?
Summer is upon us… the beach, suntan lotion, fishing, and boating.. right? Let’s not forget those spontaneous Maryland severe thunderstorms, that appear out of nowhere, right around rush hour about twice-a-week in the summer. The kind where even though you slowed...
Background & Credit Checks and Pitfalls for Employers
We have discussed the issue of proper due diligence in hiring and retention of employees (See here). As your Baltimore Small Business Lawyer, if you fail to properly investigate potential new employees you expose your self to negligent hiring suits, workplace fraud,...
Baltimore DUI Lawyer: MVA v. Deering – No right to lawyer for purposes of MVA sanctions!
Baltimore DUI Lawyer explains how a new ruling by the Maryland Court of Appeals has changed DUI litigation A new ruling handed down by the Maryland Court of Appeals may change the way DUIs are handled in the future. A few weeks ago, the court ruled in MVA v. Deering,...
Baltimore Criminal Lawyer: First-time Offender Series – Assault
Baltimore Criminal Lawyer: First-time Offender series - Assault If you have been charged with a crime as a first-time offender, or are a fan of our website and are waiting for the next installment of our First Time Offender series, wait no further! Our series has...
The 2014 Marijuana laws and it’s effects [Part 2]
In case you hadn’t heard, the Maryland General Assembly made major changes to the state’s marijuana laws. We briefly discussed them here. Now your Baltimore Marijuana lawyers want to review both the decriminalization (not legalization) and the medical marijuana...
The 2014 Marijuana laws and it’s effects [Part 1]
In case you hadn't heard, the Maryland General Assembly made major changes to the state's marijuana laws. We briefly discussed them here. Now your Baltimore Marijuana lawyers want to review both the decriminalization (not legalization) and the medical marijuana...
Baltimore Criminal Lawyer: 2014 General Assembly Recap
Well the 2014 session is over and it sure ended with a bang. A full recap is forthcoming, but here is your Baltimore Criminal Lawyer's winners and losers. Baltimore Criminal Lawyer 2014 General Assembly Session Winners Pot Smokers - Marijuana possession less than 10g...
Crime on Halloween? Don’t Get Smashed by the Law
Tales from the Eldridge Crandell Crypt Can an innocent costume land you in the slammer? Last Halloween, I wore a DOC prison jumpsuit, gifted to me by a former prison guard. My wife and I left the house and on the way to a Halloween party; my wife hungered for some...
Baltimore Small Business Lawyer: Licensure and Administrative law issues
Continuing with our start-up series, your Baltimore Small Business lawyer discusses Licensing and Administrative law issues in Smal Business. If you want to review our previous posts, check out the startup checklist here; a simple primer on Contracts; or non-compete...
