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One Mistake Should Not Define the Rest of Your Life. How Can a Criminal Defense Attorney Help You?

Despite our best efforts, we all make serious mistakes. It’s a part of being human. Sometimes these actions have legal consequences, but you deserve a fighting chance. Let’s say that you stole an item from a convenient store. Maybe you got into an argument at a bar and hit another individual when things got heated. If someone decides to press charges against you, it’s best to hire an experienced legal team who can support you. Without assistance, you could end up with a conviction that permanently alters the course of your life.
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4 Social Media Risks that Could Matter in Criminal Cases

Social media has become an integral part of our lives, and it is a great resource for connecting with others. However, it also can be used for criminal investigations and trials. When it comes to criminal cases, there are all kinds of social media risks you should watch out for. Nobody wants their private life displayed for others to see and judge, but most social media posts are public. When you choose to publish a post that others can view, it’s not just your friends who will have access to it. In a court of law, information on social media can be used against you.
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Should You Agree to a Sobriety Test if Suspected of DUI?

Should you agree to a sobriety test if law enforcement suspects you could be driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol? If you were to Google this question, you’d be sure to discover a variety of answers. Some sources may tell you that Maryland’s implied law consent mandates your compliance with any sobriety tests, but that is not the entire truth.
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The Aftermath of a Drug Possession Charge in Maryland

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.
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Making Estate Planning Part of Your 2022

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.
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