Criminal Law

22. 08

2017

By William Blackford Blog, Criminal Law, Estate Law, Law blog, New Maryland Laws, Personal Injury

What are the Three New House/Senate Bills for Anne Arundel, Maryland?

Since news outlets usually focus on international and national matters, it’s easy for new legislation on the county level to receive less attention than it deserves. In 2016, Governor Larry Hogan signed 106 bills into law, three of which specifically affect Anne Arundel county government. Senate Bill 47 Sponsored by Senator Bryan Simonaire, R-Pasadena, Senate […]

04. 08

2017

By William Blackford Blog, Criminal Law

What Happens When a Probation Violation Occurs in Maryland?

When a convicted person receives probation, they must adhere to the conditions imposed by the judge. Failure to do so can result in a violation. This could mean serving the jail time probation allowed them to avoid. Anyone charged with a probation violation needs an experienced probation lawyer. Common Probation Conditions The conditions placed on probation […]

28. 07

2017

By William Blackford Blog, Criminal Law, Facts and Statistics, New Maryland Laws

Maryland Sex Offenders in the Digital Age

We live in the digital age. The modern workplace mandates use of the internet. Life completely offline isn’t feasible for most people, and that includes Maryland’s approximately 8,000 convicted sex offenders. Sex offender rights include some forms of internet access, albeit with monitoring by law enforcement and prompt reporting by the offender of any change […]

21. 07

2017

By William Blackford Criminal Law, Legal Advice

How Is Mental Health and Criminal Law Handled in Maryland?

Attorneys often realize that clients arrested and charged with a criminal offense may suffer from mental illness. Maryland does not differ from other states in that many mentally ill people are put in jail rather than in hospitals, where they can receive proper treatment. It does differ from all but four other states in that […]

01. 12

2016

By William Blackford Blog, Criminal Law

New Maryland Laws Regarding Stalking and Domestic Violence

Each year, the Maryland General Assembly passes new laws during their session which takes place from mid-January to mid-April, and 2016 was no different. Although the laws are passed in the Spring, many do not take effect for months after the fact. October 1st is one of the key dates where bills often take effect. […]

29. 03

2016

By William Blackford Blog, Criminal Law

New Maryland Law: Property Seizure

Historically speaking, it was very difficult for the average American to imagine that their property could, in theory, be seized by police officers. Within the United States, there has been a preconceived notion that the state could never take property unfairly. Even though this is normally correct, one has to take into account the different […]

What are the Three New House/Senate Bills for Anne Arundel, Maryland?

What Happens When a Probation Violation Occurs in Maryland?

Maryland Sex Offenders in the Digital Age

How Is Mental Health and Criminal Law Handled in Maryland?

New Maryland Laws Regarding Stalking and Domestic Violence

New Maryland Law: Property Seizure

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