Legal Articles

As an attorney, I hear from many clients who tell me that they receive phone calls demanding payment for bills that they have either already paid or for debts that they never incurred.  The bill collectors focus particularly on the elderly and on immigrants not familiar with the American court system. Often these fraudulent callers…

Work injuries come in all shapes and sizes. You could be laid up in bed for weeks, or able to perform light tasks and office work within a week of treatment. When determining what amount of worker’s compensation you should be receiving, it is important that you factor in your disability qualification as well as…

Maryland has laws providing Defendants the right to appeal a judge’s decision in traffic court.  However, doing so can involve many hours and substantial expenses. If you are interested in appealing a decision, be sure to carefully analyze if the amount of time and money is worth the possible outcome. If you are still interested…

Work injuries can cause a lot of stress.  It helps to know the details of worker’s compensation laws in your state.  Here, Jeffrey Scholnick addresses worker’s compensation time limits and details on time limit extensions. This article applies specifically to Maryland Workers’ Compensation law. In order to receive workers’ compensation benefits, you are required to…

Paying off student loans is inescapable for new graduates. For many, they are a burden that can last for years. Students who struggle to repay their debts should plan ahead and practice vigilance with their finances in order to avoid future panic. The Law Offices of Jeffrey Scholnick offer tips for paying off student loans…

The Law Offices of Jeffrey Scholnick examine the causes of the five most common injuries sustained in car accidents, and share advice on post-accident medical treatment. Over 3 million Americans are injured annually in vehicle accidents, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Car accident injuries, similar to the causes of an accident, vary…

Experienced attorney, Jeffrey Scholnick, discuss how probable cause is necessary to ensure that law enforcement officers conduct arrest and searches without violating citizens’ civil rights. What is Probable Cause? Probable cause is a standard used by law enforcement to justify making an arrest, issuing a warrant or conducting a search. The Fourth Amendment requires reasonable…

If you are arrested for DUI or DWI, you can face serious repercussions.  Here, Maryland attorney, Jeffrey Scholnick discusses common DUI/DWI defenses that may help to reduce your charges. Defenses Related to “Driving” In any DUI/DWI case, there are two main points that a prosecutor must prove to be true.  First, they must show that…

Maryland criminal defense attorney, Jeffrey Scholnick explains the meaning of a stet docket as it applies to criminal law.   Stet is a legal concept that is commonly considered and widely used throughout criminal law. When a case is placed on the stet docket, it means that the case is inactive for a period of…

Maryland criminal defense attorney, Jeffrey Scholnick explains the basics behind the updated expungement law that was recently enacted in Maryland. While people strive to avoid legal issues and penalties, sometimes one situation leads to another, which then leads to an arrest or a criminal conviction. This can result in a tainted record in the eyes of…