Recent Blog Posts
Intersection Dangers
George Bernard Thomas Jr.’s life was cut short when a dramatic collision sent his vehicle plummeting over the guardrails on U.S. 301, landing unceremoniously at the bottom of a ditch. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Thomas had been navigating a left turn in an intersection when another vehicle smashed into the driver’s… Read More »
Mental Health Issues Impacting Justice
Across the country, jails and prisons are filled with people who suffer from a variety of mental health issues. More than half of individuals in prisons and over sixty percent of those in jails suffer from mental health problems. Isn’t there a better way? Impact of Mental Health Issues on Incarceration The Bureau of… Read More »
Hit And Run Accidents
No accident is a good thing, but perhaps the most infuriating kinds of accidents involve hit and run drivers who cause property damage, personal injury, and sometimes even death, only to scurry away without accepting responsibility or offering assistance. If you have been the victim of a hit and run accident that has resulted… Read More »
Maryland Dog Attacks
Imagine walking along and suddenly being confronted by two dogs, 50-70 pounds apiece. What would you do? One Prince George’s County man attempted to escape by climbing on a parked car. But the dogs were tenacious and dragged him back out to the middle of the street, one dog on each side mauling him,… Read More »
What Should You Choose: Trial By Judge Or By Jury?
Are you facing criminal charges? If so, the decisions will mount as you and your legal team proceed through your criminal case. One issue to which you may not have given much thought is whether you’d be better served by a bench trial or a jury trial. What factors should you consider as you… Read More »
Have You Been Charged With Parental Kidnapping?
You suffered through a nasty divorce, it’s true, but never in your wildest dreams did you imagine your ex would accuse you of kidnapping your own child! But now you are facing serious criminal charges, and the damage to your relationship with your child may be irreparably harmed. What do you do now? The… Read More »
Premises Liability After A Physical Attack
Imagine this hypothetical situation: on a pleasant evening after work, you and a few colleagues stop by a local tavern for a few drinks after work. After a period of time, there is a verbal altercation between some of the patrons, and one of them seems to think you have something to do with… Read More »
Wrongful Arrests And Convictions In Maryland
17 years. That’s how long David Morris spent in prison after being found guilty of felony murder based primarily on eyewitness testimony that was ultimately proven to be wrong. The exoneration is no doubt welcomed by Morris and his family and supporters; but those 17 years can never be redeemed. The Case Against Morris … Read More »
Medical Malpractice: Opioids
The opioid epidemic has been well documented across the country. More and more, we are hearing about lawsuits against prescribing physicians who recklessly lead patients to addiction, and sometimes even overdose. Case in Point One important case involved Dr. George Blatti, who is accused of prescribing opiates to patients he’d never met, or, in… Read More »
When Juveniles Are Charged With Violent Crimes
As the parent of a child who has been involved in the criminal justice system, you know what it’s like to be fearful of a future in which your child is behind bars. If the charges involved particularly violent activity, you have the added worry that the case could be moved into the adult… Read More »
