A 16-year-old boy has been charged with the intentional murder of a Maryland officer after running her over with a Jeep when she attempted to arrest him. The entire incident was caught on the officer's body camera. It shows the teen accelerating as he aimed for the...
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When can children be charged as adults in Maryland?
What you don't know can actually hurt you -- quite a bit.Especially when it comes to how the legal system works. Many teenagers are under the impression that they can't be tried in adult court -- or suffer adult penalties if they're convicted -- simply because they're...
Can you have a healthy divorce?
Is a divorce ever healthy? Is that even possible? You can certainly have a healthy marriage -- and an unhealthy one. It seems like the reverse would also have to be true. "Healthy" just isn't the way that most people are accustomed to thinking about divorce. Divorces...
Think about the timing of the offer before you accept a plea deal
What should you do when the prosecution suddenly offers you what seems like a pretty attractive plea deal?Check the timing of the offer.If the offer comes right before a hearing designed to determine whether or not the warrant that led to your arrest should be...
Professional malpractice claims must be handled carefully
Professional malpractice is a very serious matter when it has to do with doctors or attorneys. It is imperative that these individuals always do what they are hired to do. They must act in a professional manner and keep the best interests of their clients at the heart...
Maryland considers law that would change expert testimony rules
If you've been injured due to someone's negligence, who would you want to testify on your behalf -- an expert who knows has enough experience to break down complex information in a way that's easily understood by laypeople and knows how to handle himself or herself on...