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Holiday Retail Theft

By Hammad S. Matin |

The holidays are upon us, and while that brings to mind gingerbread houses and tinsel for many, for retailers, the focus is on theft.  It’s the busiest shopping season of all, and that means shoplifters are out in full force. The majority of all retail theft—roughly 80 percent– occurs during the holidays. In the… Read More »

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Keeping a Vehicle in Shape is Important!

By Hammad S. Matin |

The majority of drivers take being out on the road pretty seriously.  They keep pretty close to the posted speed limits, stop at red lights, and try to drive within the parameters of the law more or less.  While it’s true that drivers do make errors or get careless at times, many people can… Read More »

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Teens Who Commit Serious Crimes

By Hammad S. Matin |

Society has wrestled with questions related to crime and punishment for as long as we can remember. The concept of justice becomes even more difficult when juvenile offenders are involved.  Woefully, it’s a dilemma that seems to be growing in scope. According to Baltimore police, over 500 teens were arrested in 2022, over 120… Read More »

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When the State Fails to Provide a Speedy Trial

By Hammad S. Matin |

The right to a speedy trial is guaranteed by the  6th Amendment to the Constitution.  Since defendants are presumed innocent until proven otherwise, it makes sense that the Founders believed in giving the accused their day in court as quickly as possible. If that weren’t the case, innocent people might be assumed to be… Read More »

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Options in a Criminal Defense

By Hammad S. Matin |

For anyone facing criminal charges, the importance of working with a criminal defense attorney that can be trusted and relied on cannot be overstated. Our attorneys can provide services of an experienced criminal defense attorney who understands the many pathways forward available to defendants. With the skills of an aggressive defense attorney, these are… Read More »

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Drowning Deaths

By Hammad S. Matin |

What do you think is the number one cause of death for kids aged one to four years old?  Would it surprise you to learn that it is drowning? Youngsters in this age range and a few years older die far too often in backyard pools, rivers, and lakes, often with adults just feet… Read More »

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The Downside of Ozempic & Mounjaro Leads to Lawsuit

By Hammad S. Matin |

Weight loss is all the rage these days—for some, it’s a medical necessity.  For others, losing a few pounds would bring more self-confidence as they slip into the old clothes in their closet that they thought they might never be able to wear again. In any case, people choose a variety of routes to… Read More »

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The Dangers of Riding a Bicycle

By Hammad S. Matin |

The mother of two was a bicycle commuter, pedaling along in the bike lane in the proper direction, wearing a helmet, paying attention.  Yet the news delivered to her family was devastating.  Sarah Joan Langenkamp was declared dead at the scene after a right-turning vehicle crashed into her in Bethesda one afternoon not long… Read More »

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Genealogy Testing and Cold Cases

By Hammad S. Matin |

Fred Lee Frampton Jr. probably thought he’d never be prosecuted for murder.  After all, more than a decade had passed since he’d shot Michael Temple in Odenton, Maryland, leaving him a quadriplegic who ultimately died.  In Las Vegas 14-year old Stephanie Isaacson was assaulted and murdered, her body found near the path that she… Read More »

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Defending Accusations Of Bankruptcy Fraud

By Hammad S. Matin |

The bankruptcy system was created to assist individuals and businesses whose financial situation has become insurmountable. But bankruptcy is complicated, requiring full transparency of one’s financial situation. Mistakes could be viewed as fraud, which is serious business, with maximum penalties of $250,000 in fines and five years in federal prison. What is Bankruptcy Fraud? … Read More »

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