Author: Greenberg Law Offices
In 2010, Maryland passed a law that allowed schools to be notified when a student is arrested for serious crimes such as assault or possession of firearms. In 2011, the Maryland House of Representatives considered a bill that would have added drug arrests to the list of required offenses reported to schools. The goal of […]
Maryland’s highest court issued an opinion interpreting the reach of authorities’ ability to listen to the communications of people they suspect of breaking the law. Law enforcement officials championed the decision as an affirmation of police power necessary for effective law enforcement, but many civil liberties advocates and criminal defense attorneys fear that it is further evidence […]
Lawyers are expected to make closing arguments this afternoon in a jury trial for a Rising Sun Police Department officer accused of slamming a 17-year-old girl’s head against the hood of a patrol car in November after taking her into custody at a town shopping center. The defendant, Daniel Stickney, 37, also allegedly applied upward […]
Jurors deliberated 17 minutes on Wednesday before acquitting a Rising Sun Police Department officer accused of slamming a 17-year-old girl’s head against the hood of a patrol car and applying extreme upward pressure on the arrestee’s arms while they were handcuffed behind her back. The jury returned not guilty verdicts on second-degree assault and misconduct […]
It is important for people in Maryland to know their rights if they are pulled over on suspicion of driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence. In Maryland, a DWI is a more serious offense, carrying up to a $1,000 fine for a first-time offense and up to a $2,000 fine for a second offense. […]
Many states have been struggling with the financial resources that are available. The jails in these locations are often very crowded, with little room for those who are newly convicted of violent offenses. This has left many legislatures considering how to ensure that the spaces in their prisons are being saved for the most dangerous […]
If you want to get the workers’ compensation you deserve in the event of an injury or illness, there are things you should and should not be doing. Some people are aware of how the workers’ compensation system works, including their rights. Other employees never think they will be injured on the job, meaning they […]
Drunk and distracted driving has been a problem throughout the United States for many years. Even though there are laws in place to prevent both types of behaviors, some people fail to comply. As a result, they put themselves as well as others in harm’s way. Drunk driving is illegal in the state of Maryland. […]
If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident, it will not be long before you are in communication with your insurance company. You may also find yourself speaking with the insurance company of others involved in the accident. There are things you want to say, things you want to avoid saying, and steps you […]
Making a workers’ compensation claim means you have been injured on the job. Even though you may not want to miss work, it could be in the best interest of both you and your employer. As an injured worker, you have the right to seek all necessary treatment. Medical treatment compensation covers all medical bills, […]