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Should I file for an expungement of my records?
The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services of the State of Maryland states that expungement is the removal of court and police records from public inspection. (1) Having prior criminal charges can have consequences in your personal and professional life; this is one of the main reasons why most people consider filing a petition…
Read MoreHere are a couple of rules to remember when you are considering Student Loans
If you are a young student caught up in the excitement of going off to college, your hubris may prevent you from seeing the implications of the Student Loans for which you are applying. So, remember these two rules and let them guide you in your decision: 1. Only get Federal Loans; do not sign…
Read MoreHow “Sequestration” Will Delay Your Social Security Disability Claim- Part II
In what way will “sequestration” affect your social security disability claim? Social Security has advised the National Organization of Social Security Claimant’s Representatives (NOSSCR) in a “Fact Sheet” that the cut in their budget by the Budget Control Act will only delay your case by about six weeks. But, it appears that budget cut will…
Read MoreNew Maryland Court of Appeals Case- Police Use of Taser Turn a Stop Into an Arrest
Yesterday, the Maryland Court of Appeals, in Reid v. State, overturned a conviction for a handgun violation. The ruling was that there was not probable cause for an arrest. Because there was not probable cause, the evidence obtained after arrest should have been suppressed. You can read the full opinion here: http://mdcourts.gov/opinions/coa/2012/113a11.pdf
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