In Maryland, if you’re incarcerated you will be granted credit for days that reduces the period of incarceration. The credits are called Diminution Credits. It is important to know the difference between the legnth of sentence and an incarceration period/term of confinement,
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Affidavit Judgments What is an Affidavit Judgment? A creditor can file for a Judgment on Affidavit (also known as an Affidavit Judgment) if it has documents that it believes prove that a Defendant owes the creditor a specific amount of money. The
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When you refuse to take a test to determine your blood alcohol or drug concentration, or take a test and fail it, the police officer will confiscate your driver’s license (Maryland drivers only), issue a paper temporary license and prepare a case
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When a police officer commits an act of misconduct or uses excessive force you may have a basis for a lawsuit. These types of cases are extraordinarily complex, lengthy and expensive to litigate. You need a lawyer with knowledge of both Federal
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On February 1, 2018 our family unexpectedly lost our 25 year old brother Christopher. It’s hard enough to lose a loved one. But what do you do when the life insurance company who insured your loved one won’t pay a death benefit?
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Point Assessment for Traffic and Other Violations Points are assessed after you have been convicted of a moving violation. The conviction may occur in either District Court or Circuit Court. For details about the number of points that are assessed for each type of violation, you may want
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Point Accumulation After you are convicted of a vehicle-related law violation in Maryland, the Maryland District Court notifies the MVA of the conviction. The MVA then applies the appropriate points to your driver record. *Correction: A driver convicted of speeding in excess
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Driving on a Suspended License in Maryland: Penalties & Fines Caught driving on a suspended license in Maryland? Getting a ticket could cost you more than a just a fine — it could mean serious penalties, including jail time. Read on to
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Understanding the difference between a suspended license and a revoked license is important if you find yourself in trouble for certain types of traffic violations. The more severe your violation, the more severe the penalties can be. A suspended license is not
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Rent Escrow: When the Landlord Fails to Make Repairs Maryland law requires landlords to repair and eliminate conditions that are a serious threat to the life, health, or safety of occupants. Read the Law: Md. Code, Real Property, § 8-211 Under this
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