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It goes without saying that an incident involving drug possession could come with both short-term and long-term consequences. As such, it’s only natural to feel anxiety in the immediate aftermath of a drug possession arrest. In the interest of securing the brightest outcome for your future, we’ve prepared this blog to outline what you can expect after being arrested for this serious crime.

The most important piece of advice we can offer is to not drive while intoxicated or get into a car with a drunk driver throughout your festivities this month.

Whether you are in the hiring process or are beginning to consider moving on from your current attorney, we recommend keeping an eye out for these red flags.

Family members try to do the right thing and call seeking Powers of Attorneys or Wills for other family members who are losing mental capacity or in a medical facility. At this point, it can be too late. Now is the time to revisit your estate planning.

Estate planning has changed a great deal over the past decade, as capital gains taxes have increased for some taxpayers and can greatly impact the process

As both residents of the state of Maryland and citizens of the United States, we are all given certain protections involving interactions with law enforcement officers. However, unconstitutional searches and seizures still take place throughout the state. How can you tell whether your interaction with the police was consensual or if your rights were violated?

After sustaining an injury, individuals must decide on the best path forward to help secure the treatment and employment security they deserve during recovery. You may be trying to decide whether an attorney can help you secure these things. When deciding if hiring an attorney is the right choice for your case, we recommend considering these advantages that experienced attorneys can offer.

We fully understand that divorce hurts, and it breaks up families. Sometimes, the process is simply worth going through when both parties know a separation would be mutually beneficial. If you've found yourself in this situation, a mutual consent divorce may be the best option for everyone involved.

Happy New Year from Atkinson Law! We want to express gratitude to all of our clients and partners throughout 2020. It wasn't always the most comfortable year for everyone, but we owe the success of 2020 and many years to come to you.

If you are being abused by a partner, Maryland has many resources available to help protect you from your abuser and gain justice. One of the first steps that many people take is obtaining a protective order.