How Is Murder-for-Hire Charged in Maryland?
Wendy Lynn Wein attempted to have her ex-husband killed by a hitman for hire. The thing she didnât know was that the website that she hired the hitman from was a fake website, and that the person running the website turned her over to the police. Bob Innes had initially set up the website as…
Read MoreDo You Get Drunk Faster in Cold Weather?
Itâs that time of year when the air gets colder and the days get darker. There are holiday parties to attend, snowball fights to be fought, and driveways to be shoveled. So how do we stay warm in the freezing temperatures? We wear our boots, hats, and mittens, and maybe take a swig of that…
Read MoreIs it Worth Your Time and Expense to Fight a Traffic Ticket?
A lot of drivers are tempted to blow off traffic tickets. Weâve heard a lot of excuses: Iâll just plead guilty and pay the fine. Court hearings take time and Iâll probably lose. If I hire a lawyer, Iâll have to pay the lawyer a fee. Why bother? Just pay the fine and be done…
Read MorePossible Defenses to a First-Degree Assault Charge
In Maryland, you can be charged with the crime of first-degree assault if you intentionally cause or try to cause serious physical injury to another person. You can also be charged with first-degree assault if you commit an âassaultâ with a firearm. Firearms, according to the Maryland Criminal Code â 3.202 include the use of:…
Read MoreLaws Set the Boundaries for Legal and Moral Behavior. Understand Them Before You Break Them.
Our law firm has been dedicated to defending people who break federal, state, and local laws for more than 20 years. We understand that defendants often break rules for different reasons. Some people donât understand the laws. Many people do understand the laws but are willing to risk violations because they donât think theyâll be…
Read MoreLawyer Boasts That He âThinks Like a Criminal.â Now Heâs a Felon.
You want aggressive lawyers if you are charged with a criminal offense. After all, your freedom and reputation are on the line. There are severe financial consequences such as fines and extreme difficulty finding employment on release from prison. If youâve been arrested for any felony or misdemeanor, you need a lawyer with experience. You…
Read MoreWhen Road Rage Leads to Assault Charges
A driver gets too close. One driver gives another driver the finger. A third, equally angry driver refuses to move into a slower lane. There are all sorts of reasons why drivers get upset while theyâre on Annapolis or Ellicott City roads, and a whole lotta drivers who lose their tempers. Itâs okay to be…
Read MoreMaryland Ticket Offenses That Result in 8 Points
If you are found guilty of a Maryland driving offense worth 8 points or an offense that brings your total to 8 more points, your license will be suspended. You will also have to pay fines and costs. The points will be placed on your driving record so that when you restore your license, you…
Read MoreCan a Diabetic Emergency Get You Out of a DUI?
Diabetes may be a possible defense in driving under the influence or driving while impaired cases. There is some thought that if you fail a field sobriety test or a breathalyzer test, you may be able to assert that the test failure was due to diabetes and not the amount of alcohol you have in…
Read MoreTicket Offenses in Maryland That Result in 5 Points
Traffic tickets are more than just temporary inconveniences and small fines. Most moving violations will result in points on your driving record. If you accumulate too many points, your license may be suspended or revoked. Insurance companies will learn of the points on your record through the Maryland Department of Motor Vehicles. The insurance companies…
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