What are the Differences Between Felonies and Misdemeanors?
- posted: Mar. 04, 2015
Criminal charges are generally split into two main categories: felonies and misdemeanors. Other types of offenses, petty offenses, are usually just punishable by fines and have no jail time involved. Read More
What are the Consequences of Concealing Assets in Bankruptcy?
- posted: Feb. 25, 2015
When you file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you are expected to reveal all of the assets that you have in your possession. The bankruptcy trustee in your case may take Read More
Punishments Associated with DUI Offenses
- posted: Feb. 18, 2015
If a person is convicted of a DUI or DWI offense, there are a variety of penalties that they may face. These penalties depend on the number of offense that Read More
Tips for Telling Your Children You’re Getting Divorced
- posted: Feb. 11, 2015
The divorce process is stressful enough for each parent, but bringing the children into it adds an entire new layer of difficulty. It’s important that you are honest and straightforward Read More
How Courts Address Religion in a Divorce
- posted: Feb. 04, 2015
The religion of a parent or child could become a point of contention in divorce proceedings and could impact your child custody arrangement. In fact, religion is one of five Read More
When Does Child Support Come to an End?
- posted: Jan. 28, 2015
The common perception most people have regarding child support is that once the child turns 18, they no longer have to worry about child support payments. However, this isn’t necessarily true, Read More
What Factors Go Into Determining Child Support Arrangements?
- posted: Jan. 21, 2015
There are a number of factors that courts will look at when determining the kind of child support arrangement you will have after your divorce. The federal government mandates that Read More
Accident Involving Fallen Construction Equipment Closes I-695
- posted: Jan. 14, 2015
A large portion of Interstate 695 in Baltimore County was closed down recently when a piece of construction equipment fell out of the bed of a truck traveling south on Read More
Bicyclist Dies After Collision with Truck
- posted: Jan. 07, 2015
A man who was riding his bike down Darnestown Road in Gaithersburg, Maryland passed away after being struck by a truck, according to Montgomery County police. Officers were alerted to Read More
13 Injured in Maryland Four-Car Pileup
- posted: Dec. 31, 2014
A recent four-vehicle car accident led to injuries to 13 people, including seven children. The accident occurred on a Montgomery County road and involved two compact cars, a green Dodge Read More
Michael Phelps Arrested on DUI Charges in Maryland
- posted: Dec. 24, 2014
Olympic swimming legend Michael Phelps was recently arrested in Maryland on a charge of driving under the influence (DUI). Officials say that Phelps was driving with excessive speed and that Read More
Do Judges Consider the Wishes of Children in Child Custody Cases?
- posted: Dec. 17, 2014
It is a common misconception that judges will allow children over the age of 14 to determine which parent they will live with in custody cases. While some states will Read More
Gathering Evidence for Slip and Fall Cases in Maryland
- posted: Dec. 10, 2014
The type of evidence that you must gather depends on the type of slip and fall accident you have suffered. Generally, you can split slip and fall cases into the Read More
How Wrongful Death Laws Apply to Stillbirths
- posted: Dec. 03, 2014
One of the cases in which state law allows for people to file a wrongful death claim is in the case of a stillbirth. Parents of a deceased fetus have Read More
Who Can File Wrongful Death Lawsuits?
- posted: Nov. 26, 2014
All states have various laws in place that give people the right to recover compensation after the wrongful death of a loved one. However, the specific people that are allowed Read More
Woman Killed in Maryland Auto Accident
- posted: Nov. 19, 2014
A 51-year-old woman was killed recently in a car accident on Laytonsville Road in Olney, Maryland. According to authorities familiar with the case, the accident happened at approximately 5:30 a.m. Read More