Recent Blog Posts
Intersections Are Dangerous Places
Some of the footage is astounding: cars crumple and grind, tires squeal. And, in the most heinous cases, people are injured or killed. Traffic cams record ghastly crashes, along with plenty of near misses involving multiple vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists in Maryland. If you or a loved one are injured in a serious accident… Read More »
Do Those Accused Of Atrocious Crimes Deserve A Vigorous Defense?
Why in the world would anyone choose to defend individuals who are charged with vicious and evil crimes? No one argues that a defense is understandable when the charge is non-violent, like maybe shoplifting, credit card fraud, or running a Ponzi scheme. Yes, those crimes are bad and have the potential to hurt innocents,… Read More »
Head-On Crash In La Plata Kills Two
As Cynthia Froelich drove along Route 6 in La Plata one afternoon, she couldn’t have imagined that another driver would careen toward her in the wrong lane; but that is exactly what happened. The event ended in tragedy: both Froelich and the freewheeling wrong-way driver were killed. Facts About Wrong Way Driving Just about… Read More »
Defending Against Armed Robbery Charges
If you’ve been charged with armed robbery, your life could change forever. That’s because you’re looking at a possible felony conviction, which means serious time behind bars if you’re found guilty. This is no time to leave your fate to chance: you need an experienced La Plata & Waldorf criminal defense lawyer fighting on… Read More »
Legal Recourse For Injuries—From Dog Bites To Deck Collapses
When a 6 x 6 section of a deck collapsed, the Anne Arundel County Fire Department was quick to the rescue. Eight people were hospitalized, including a toddler. It was the kind of thing no one expects, but that leaves the wounded with physical, mental, and emotional repercussions that could last a lifetime. What… Read More »
Were You Injured On A Stairway?
If you’ve fallen on a stairway, you’re not alone. Millions of Americans every year make the trip to an emergency room every year to get treatment for injuries sustained due to stairway falls. If your fall was the result of negligent stairway maintenance, it may be worth your time to contact an experienced La… Read More »
Are Eyewitnesses All They’re Cracked Up To Be?
Let’s say you’ve been arrested and charged with a crime. The prosecution is pretty confident they’ve got the case all locked up. After all, they have eyewitness testimony from a very upstanding member of the community. Should you be nervous? Not necessarily. Without question, criminal charges of all kinds should raise concern. But the… Read More »
Are You Suffering From A Preventable Back Injury?
The number two reason that people miss work in America? Back injuries! Only the common cold keeps more workers at home. Why are back injuries such a serious problem in our country? One wonders if perhaps simple interventions in the workplace could mitigate these injuries. If you believe your employer’s negligence is the root… Read More »
La Plata & Waldorf Vehicle Theft Defense
Across the state of Maryland, over 12,000 vehicles are stolen every year. In Baltimore, the rate of theft is three times that of the rest of the state. If you have been accused of vehicle theft, keep mum and call your attorney right away. You’re looking at significant penalties if found guilty, but the… Read More »
The Costs Of Racial Profiling
Racial profiling is real. Study after study tells us that people of color experience more stops while driving and more frisks in all situations than do their white counterparts. While many law enforcement agencies recognize the problems associated with racial profiling, data indicate that the occurrences of racial profiling are rising, not declining. If… Read More »
