Posts by Joseph Carey
The Opioid Epidemic, Overdoses, and Homicide Law
In 2015, a young woman named Jamie Maynard gave a small amount of heroin to an acquaintance, Courtney Penix, who later overdosed and died. Maynard was not a dealer or trafficker, but an addict trying to help out another addict. As authorities investigated, Maynard found herself swept up in the prosecution’s zeal to punish everyone…
Read MoreWill I Lose My Professional License after a DUI or DWI?
If you’re convicted of a DUI, the immediate consequences that might come to mind would be a criminal record and loss of your driver’s license. However, for many people, the stakes can be even higher – a loss of professional license. Losing your professional license can cost you your job, future employment opportunities and the…
Read MoreWhy Sometimes a Plea Bargain May Be the Right Choice
A criminal record is a criminal record, and even a misdemeanor charge can have some chilling effects on the way you live your life. That being said, however, there are occasions when agreeing to a lesser charge may be your best and only option. For example, if you admit to a crime that you actually…
Read MoreJoseph E. Carey Named to Maryland Super Lawyers List for 2020
Congratulations to Joseph Carey on his inclusion on the 2020 Super Lawyers list for the top-rated personal injury attorneys in Maryland. Attorney Carey has represented hundreds of clients in a wide range of claims, from MVA infractions to cases heard by the Supreme Court of the United States. About Super Lawyers Super Lawyers is a…
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