What is a Motion to Reconsider? Maryland Rule 4-345 allows for anyone sentenced in a criminal case to file a motion asking that the Judge reconsider their sentence. The motion needs to be filed within ninety days of the sentencing date, but the Judge has five years to set the motion in for a hearingRead More
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Maryland Revenge Porn Laws Explained
In this age of smartphones and the internet, it’s common for consenting adults to share intimate videos and images. Approximately 10.4 million Americans have been a victim of revenge porn. With the advances in technology and the increase in social media usage, someone can upload an image or video intended to stay private with the touch ofRead More
Fleeing the Scene of a DUI in Maryland: What Will Happen?
DUI (driving under the influence) is a severe offense in Maryland with serious consequences for the intoxicated driver and others on the road. Many states, including Maryland, have even more severe consequences when a driver flees the scene of an accident while driving under the influence. Understanding the seriousness of these actions is essential. IfRead More
What You Need to Know About Maryland’s Good Samaritan Law
Quick action can mean the difference between life and death in moments of crisis or emergency. Like many other states, Maryland has a Good Samaritan Law designed to protect individuals who offer assistance in such situations. In 2021, Maryland’s opioid-related deaths topped 2,500, and the number of overdoses due to heroin and opioid use has increasedRead More
Protecting Your Voice: Understanding the Fifth Amendment Right Not to Testify in Maryland
In the intricate web of legal rights, the Fifth Amendment stands as a powerful shield, protecting individuals from self-incrimination. However it doesn’t mean you can never be forced to testify if you don’t want to. Whether you have the right to decline to testify, or even to just decline to answer certain questions on theRead More
