Motor Vehicle Administration Hearings After a DWI/DUI Arrest
Drivers who are charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI) face many penalties if convicted. They can be sentenced to jail or prison (depending on the type of charge), and be forced to pay substantial penalties and fines. Their insurance rates can increase, or their coverage can be cancelled. They can…
Read MoreLegal Loopholes Allow Convicted DUI Drivers to Circumvent Ignition Interlock Law
The State. com reported in September 2018 that a South Carolina Law (called Emma’s Law) that was meant to help force DUI offenders to prove sobriety before they could drive has not worked as planned. The law requires that anyone convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol, whose blood alcohol content (BAC) level was…
Read MoreSexual Assault Charges Can Be Brought Years after an Alleged Offense
The Statute of Limitations is the time after which the government is prevented from charging someone with the commission of a crime. Most crimes have statutes of limitations for several reasons. There is concern that memories fade with time. Physical evidence may deteriorate with time. If cases aren’t filed within the statute of limitations, the…
Read MoreMaryland Becomes Sixth State to Pass an Extreme Risk Protective Order
Maryland has become the 6th state to pass an Extreme Risk Protective Order (ERPO) law. The law is in response to many different shootings throughout the country. The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence praised the new law, claiming it will remove guns from people who pose a danger to the public and themselves. Legislators and…
Read MoreStreaming Movies: Is It Legal?
It happens so often: you want to see a certain movie but you can’t find it on Netflix or Redbox. If you don’t want to buy the movie, how else can you watch it? Many will choose to watch these movies online, free of charge. If you choose to do this, you need to know what’s legal and…
Read MoreEmployee Spotlight: Nancy Carey
This month, Nancy Carey is the focus of our Employee Spotlight! A Certified Paralegal, Nancy has accumulated a diverse range of legal experience in Prince George’s County by working in the County Police Department, the Board of Elections, the County Attorney’s Office, as well as two private law firms. As our paralegal and law firm administrator, Nancy…
Read MoreDriving High: Dangerous or Harmless?
The fairly recent decriminalization of marijuana in Maryland has opened a discussion about the ways it could affect driving abilities. Plenty of people seem to believe that they are “better drivers” when high – that it simply causes people to drive more slowly and cautiously. So what’s the big deal? Is driving while high really that bad?…
Read MoreThree Myths About Sobriety Checkpoints
Sobriety checkpoints often occur on holidays, high-traffic weekends, and popular driving routes. This makes them common during the summer – but do you know what you do and don’t have to do if you’re stopped at a sobriety checkpoint? To help you out, we’ve addressed some common misconceptions that could get you in trouble. If I…
Read MoreBeer and (Soccer) Balls
US fans everywhere have gone wild during the past two games against Ghana and Portugal. There are countless videos on YouTube documenting reactions to US goals, such as this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K50b_dD3FE0#t=19 Looks familiar, right? Based on reactions from the past two games, the US v. Germany game tomorrow should trigger just as much insanity. While…
Read MoreNew Online Case Management Platform
We at Carey Law Office are proud to introduce our new client portal through MyCase. The privacy of our clients has always been of utmost importance to us. By adopting an online case management platform with a bank-grade security system, we have taken measures to maximize our clients’ privacy. Another reason we love the MyCase portal is…
Read MoreLove and Marriage…and Prenuptial Agreements
February is commonly known as the month of love. In Maryland, we are now fortunate to be able to celebrate true marriage equality – not only at the state level, but also at the federal level of government. With marriage often comes the topic of contracts, such as prenuptial agreements. There seems to be a…
Read MoreReflections and Resolutions
A new year signifies reflection, change, and advancement. Accordingly, we at Carey Law Office have taken time to analyze the many advances we’ve made in the past year. We would also like to share with you the improvements that 2014 will bring. Needless to say, 2013 was a big year for us. The past year…
Read MoreHit and Run Accidents
Often people don’t realize their legal obligations; sometimes people panic at the thought of the legal consequences that may arise as a result of their accident. There are a number of reasons why people do not always stop at the scene of an accident. However, there is a complicated maze of laws surrounding hit and…
Read MoreNaked Tanning
As the summer season comes to a close, everyone is anxious to soak up those last few rays of sun while they still can. However, at least primarily for women, sunbathing always brings the issue of tan lines. During summer, many want to look like they were born with a natural, everlasting sun-kissed glow –…
Read MoreFireworks: the Explosive Facts
The 4th of July is a uniquely American celebration, reminding people of freedom, apple pie, and fireworks. Although many people love to hold their own fireworks displays, most don’t know the laws surrounding fireworks in Maryland. Not knowing could result in a hefty fine – that’s why we at Carey Law Office want to prevent your holiday…
Read MoreSummer Safety: Dog Bite Edition
For many, the start of the summer season is synonymous with more time spent outside. We’re all well aware that we need to prepare for these summer months – applying sunscreen, stocking up on popsicles, etc. But how many of us have prepared for potential dog bites? Sure, it sounds a little silly – I’m…
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