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Tag Archives: Laws in Maryland

What About Maryland’s Speed Camera Law?

September 30, 2019
| by Tucker Clagett | Posted in DUI/DWI & Criminal Law  | Reading Time: 4 minutes
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How does Maryland’s speed camera law work?  Are speed cameras legal in Maryland?  Can you challenge speed camera tickets? Like it or not, speed cameras are a reality. And they are making a LOT of money for state and local government, so they aren’t going anywhere ... [read more]
Tags: Legal Commentary, Laws in Maryland, Traffic Laws

When Can You Legally Leave a Child Unattended in Maryland?

September 17, 2019
| by D'Erra Jackson | Posted in Family Law  | Reading Time: 2 minutes
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Most of us know it is simply common sense not to leave a young child unattended. But did you know Maryland has a specific law on this subject? Did you know Maryland provides an exact age requirement for leaving children unattended? Do you know what that ... [read more]
Tags: Laws in Maryland, children

Surviving Jury Duty

September 3, 2019
| by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer  | Reading Time: 4 minutes
At some point in their lives, every Maryland resident can expect to receive a letter in the mail summoning them to jury duty. Nobody likes having to do it, and no one thinks too much about it until they’re called. Well, what do you do now? ... [read more]
Tags: Laws in Maryland, Trial

Are Private Zoos Legal In Maryland?

August 19, 2019
| by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer  | Reading Time: 3 minutes
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Could your neighbor run a private zoo in their backyard like the one in Ohio that made national news the other day? (Note: This post references a major news story from 2011 where an Ohio man owned a bunch of lions & tigers in his private ... [read more]
Tags: Laws in Maryland

Drones vs Landowners – What Can You Do?

July 23, 2019
| by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer  | Reading Time: 4 minutes
What are the rights of Maryland landowners if a drone flies over your property? What laws do drone operators have to abide by in Maryland? We will tell you what you need to know. I had a drone flying over my property not long ago. I ... [read more]
Tags: Laws in Maryland, Property Rights

Can You Record Phone Calls in Maryland?

July 17, 2019
| by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer  | Reading Time: 5 minutes
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With all the technology we have at our disposal these days it seems that video and audio recording has become normal. In fact, it seems like our entire lives are being recorded in video or audio form. This may lead you to believe that it is ... [read more]
Tags: Laws in Maryland, Privacy

The Advance Medical Directive

November 29, 2018
| by Dave Gormley | Posted in Wills & Estates  | Reading Time: 5 minutes
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What would happen to you if you had a major medical emergency, and you were in a coma or vegetative state?  Unless you have already taken steps to provide legal instructions otherwise, the hospital will use all reasonable means to keep you alive – whether you ... [read more]
Tags: Laws in Maryland, Wills

The Durable Power of Attorney

November 26, 2018
| by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Wills & Estates  | Reading Time: 4 minutes
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When someone comes to us for a will, we usually explain why they also need a durable power of attorney. A durable power of attorney gives someone the legal authority to handle your financial affairs even if you are disabled. If you become disabled without a ... [read more]
Tags: Laws in Maryland, Wills

Enhanced Underinsured Motorist Insurance

September 29, 2018
| by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Personal Injury  | Reading Time: 6 minutes
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(Updated for 2018) A new law just went into effect in Maryland which dramatically changes the way your car insurance works. But you have to know about it yourself, and choose it if you want it. This law will be of enormous benefit to you if ... [read more]
Tags: Laws in Maryland, Insurance

Move Over! Or Get Pulled Over!

September 27, 2018
| by Tucker Clagett | Posted in DUI/DWI & Criminal Law  | Reading Time: 3 minutes
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Ever heard of Maryland’s “Move Over” Law? Probably not. And you aren’t the only one. Most states have laws that few people know about, but which could land you in Court with a big fat ticket. The “move over” law is just such a law in Maryland. ... [read more]
Tags: Laws in Maryland, Traffic Laws

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