Rockville, Maryland Law Blog
The Mounting Consequences Of Repeat DUIs
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, about a third of all drivers arrested for DUI are repeat offenders. Additionally, many drivers aren’t aware that the consequences of a DUI get more severe with each repeat offense. That means you could...
Divorce over Zoom, even for celebrities
Over the past year, everyone’s lives have changed, for both better and worse. For those going through the divorce process though, the most significant change has been Zoom. Traditionally, divorces occur in family law courts, but with everything going on now, those...
What are open container laws?
In the state of Maryland, it's illegal to drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol. However, many people don't realize that it's also illegal to drive or to ride in a vehicle with an open container of alcohol. Even if you're not actively drinking from the...
Making changes to a child custody plan
It can be difficult to get a child custody arrangement established during a separation or divorce. Maryland parents who do negotiate and agree to custody plans understand the many considerations that must be made to ensure that their kids’ best interests are met....
Can I be charged with drunk driving if my BAC is under 0.08?
The holiday season is here, and even if you are planning a small celebration, it is likely that alcohol will be involved. It is important that any one in Maryland who plans on driving after consuming alcohol understands Maryland’s drunk driving laws. The two types of...
Visitation options for Maryland parents
Visitation is an important family law issue that many parents will address when they divorce or separate from their partners. It is often discussed and decided in conjunction with child custody determinations and can complement parenting plans for children. Unlike...
How to split up a home during divorce
Splitting up a family home during divorce can be one of the many challenges divorcing couples face once they have made the difficult decision to divorce. Familiarity with their options for how to divide a home can help guide divorcing couples so they can decide what...
Allegations of sex crimes lead to ex-coach’s arrest in Maryland
The mere mentioning of the words “sex crimes” in Maryland and across the nation will elicit an emotional reaction. People who are victimized can face a lifetime of trauma that will impact them in myriad ways. Still, those who are accused of these acts must remember...
Supreme Court hears Fourth Amendment case
Maryland police need to be careful when they are apprehending and chasing suspects. Here, the Fourth Amendment prohibition against illegal searches and seizures comes into play. A current Supreme Court case is about to shed more light on what may be considered an...
How child custody determinations are made in Maryland
If you ask any parent going through a divorce what their primary concern is, they are likely to bring up child custody concerns as a main concern. It can be helpful for divorcing parents, worried about child custody, to be familiar with how child custody is determined...