This Women’s History Month, our practice would like to shine a light on two women who made history in Maryland. Margaret Brent and Etta Haynie Maddox were Maryland’s first female attorneys, working to their utmost even in a political climate that didn’t accept them. We thought this month would be a good time to learn a little bit more about these two trailblazers in Maryland law. Who was Margaret Brent? Margaret Brent was a significant [...]

Black History Month was created to celebrate the history and contributions of the African diaspora and their ancestors. One of those ancestors is Everett J. Waring, the first African-American lawyer admitted to practice in Maryland. He was also the first Black lawyer to argue a case in front of the Supreme Court of the United States. While being the first of anything is an honor, being the first African-American to do something in Maryland is [...]

The United States is governed by a complex system of courts and branches that are meant to create laws in a fair and just manner through votes by local and state representatives. The Supreme Court is a part of our governmental branches that makes very important decisions that affect the entire country. It is reasonable that there would be a lot of thoughtful consideration and discussions when it comes to passing laws or making judgments, [...]

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many governors across the nation are signing executive orders regarding sheltering in place and staying at home – prohibiting large gatherings, public meetings, and requiring closings of non-essential businesses. When Governor Larry Hogan issued his Stay at Home Order on March 30, he said, “This is a deadly public health crisis—we are no longer asking or suggesting that Marylanders stay home, we are directing them to do so. No Maryland [...]

Driving under the influence laws in Maryland apply to more than just drivers of cars, trucks, and motorcycles. If you drive on any gas-powered vehicle while intoxicated, you can be charged with driving under the influence. This includes ATVs, Vespas, and motorized scooters. It generally also includes snowmobiles and boats, and even golf carts. A recent case reported by NBC Washington brought home this point. The case involved a 24-year-old man from Maryland who crashed his ATV [...]

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 what isn’t. Take it from these University of Maryland students: no movie is worth jail time. The Basics Movies are a [...]

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? Effects on Driving Driving while under the influence of marijuana is much more dangerous than many Americans might think. While [...]

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 come across a sobriety checkpoint, there’s no way I can avoid it. Actually, you don’t have to participate in these [...]

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 it's no secret that World Cup games are incredibly exciting, you should always use your best judgment when watching. If [...]

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 the level of sheer convenience it provides. Now, all of our clients can see everything pertaining to their individual cases 24/7 in [...]

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 stigma attached to prenuptial agreements; many people associate them with divorce. However, these kinds of contracts are used in other [...]

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 marked a number of new developments at Carey Law Office. We are proud to say that we have successfully made [...]

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 – but if you’re pale (like some of us), that simply isn’t the case. So how can you get the most [...]

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 from going up in flames. What Fireworks are Legal? Maryland’s fireworks laws are very confusing, differing by county. The State allows only [...]