Recent Blog Posts
The Role Of Drug Recognition Experts In DUI Cases
A Drug Recognition Expert is a specially trained officer who is employed in DUI cases to determine whether or not someone is under the influence of drugs. In most cases, officers only carry equipment that can determine if someone is under the influence of alcohol. There is no standardized test to determine if someone… Read More »
Establishing Or Disestablishing Paternity In Maryland
A paternity case filed in 2017 dealt with an issue raised by a college student who had signed paperwork stating that he was the father of his girlfriend’s baby. In this case, the father sought to disestablish paternity after he found out that his girlfriend had other lovers. In 2014, the two had begun… Read More »
Marijuana DUI In Bel Air, MD
On July 1st, 2023 marijuana became legal to own in Maryland. Today, it is possible to own 1.5 ounces of marijuana or 2 plants in your home. Due to this, there will be an uptick in the number of arrests for marijuana DUI. However, testing for marijuana is not nearly as mature as it… Read More »
Unconscionability In Alimony Requests
Alimony is often one of the most contested issues in divorce proceedings. Generally speaking, the court can award two different types of alimony after your divorce is finalized, namely rehabilitative and indefinite alimony. Of the two, indefinite alimony is the most difficult to secure. A spouse must demonstrate a need for indefinite alimony and… Read More »
Different Types Of Sobriety Tests In Maryland DUI Cases
There are three different types of test used to determine the sobriety of a driver in Maryland. Those are field sobriety tests, breathalyzer tests, and blood tests. Of those, blood tests are the most accurate while field sobriety tests are the least accurate. In this article, the Maryland criminal defense attorneys at Schlaich &… Read More »
How Can I Pursue Alimony When My Former Spouse’s Income Fluctuates
Many Maryland residents have jobs in which their income can fluctuate on a monthly basis. They may be contract workers or otherwise not have a steady income. Their earnings may be tied to commission. Jobs such as insurance salesmen, brokers, financial advisors, real estate agents, or sales reps may make significantly more money in… Read More »
The Three Different Types Of Alimony In Maryland
Alimony is one of the most vigorously contested elements of divorce. The State of Maryland recognizes three different types of alimony, namely temporary, rehabilitative, and indefinite. The differences between these three types of alimony are significant. They can have a tremendous impact on both the spouse who receives alimony and the one who pays…. Read More »
What Is A Criminal Summons In The State Of Maryland?
A criminal summons is a legal document that can and, in some circumstances, will be issued to individuals who reside within the State of Maryland. By being aware of what a criminal summons is, and speaking with a Maryland criminal lawyer, it’s easier for an individual who has been given a criminal summons to… Read More »
Can A Family Member Who Uses Prescription Drugs Get A DWI For Using Them?
Many people use prescription drugs within the United States. Even though prescription drugs are used so much a family member who takes prescription drugs can get in trouble for taking them, and then driving while impaired by the use of these prescription drugs. Can A Family Member Who Uses Prescription Drugs Get A DWI… Read More »
If A Family Member Is Facing Criminal Charges, Will They Go To Jail?
Even though jail is one of the most commonly thought of sentences, there are many alternatives to jail that a family member can, and might be, sentenced to. If A Family Member Is Facing Criminal Charges, Will They Go To Jail? The answer to this question is “It depends.” Some family members may go… Read More »
