Blog Posts in March, 2013

With a 27-20 Vote, Maryland Senate Approves Legislation to Repeal Death Penalty

In recent years a number of states have passed legislation to ban capital punishment and abolish the death penalty. In fact, there are currently 17 states that have banned the death penalty; Connecticut, Illinois, New Jersey, New Mexico and New York are amongst some of the most recent states and it appears Maryland is well on the way to joining their ranks. With a 27-20 vote in the Maryland Senate ...

The Dangers Surrounding Pedestrian Accidents

Pedestrian accidents are some of the most dangerous types of personal injury accidents. This is due to the fact that unlike a car accident, where the passengers of each involved vehicle are typically wearing seat belts, or have air bags that deploy in order to help protect them in the event of an accident, there is nothing to protect a pedestrian in a similar situation. Although there are some who ...

Frederick Officials Attempt to Quell Merchant Concerns Over 8.7 Percent Increase in Major Crimes

According to statistics and reports from the Frederick Police Department, 2012 saw an 8.7 percent increase in major crimes as compared to 2011. In fact, crimes such as robbery, theft, burglary, grand theft auto, and rape all saw an increase last year. While law enforcement officials do not see this increase as a major concern, especially considering the commensurate increase in the local area ...

What Rights Do I Have After a Slip & Fall Accident?

When an individual has been involved in a slip & fall accident, especially one that was caused due to another person's negligence or neglect, it can be an emotionally traumatic and physically painful experience. It is not always easy, however, to clearly label who is liable in such accidents. Sometimes accidents are just that, accidents. Other times, however, an accident can be caused as a result ...

Weather, Negligent Drivers and Car Accidents

There are many factors capable of causing car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents and other vehicle-related personal injury accidents. While some of those factors involve causes beyond our control, such as bad weather, poor visibility or defective parts, negligent and distracted drivers are a common cause of some of the worst motor vehicle accidents. Even with winter weather ...

Are BUI Laws the Same as DUI Laws?

Anytime an individual attempts to operate a vehicle, whether it is a car, truck, motorcycle, boat, or other type of vehicle while they are under the influence, they are putting themselves and others in harm's way. That is why there are strict laws against the operation of a motor vehicle, or boat, while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. It is important to note, however, that Maryland laws ...

How to Fight a Disorderly Conduct Charge

The state of Maryland loosely classifies the crime of disorderly conduct as disturbing the public peace by acting in a disorderly manner, disobeying a lawful and reasonable order by a law enforcement official attempting to maintain the peace, willfully obstructing or hindering others from entering or exiting a public place or a public form of transportation, disturbing the peace of another by ...

Four Students Hospitalized After Car Rear-Ends School Bus

On the afternoon of March 5th, 2013, Frederick Fire and Rescue responded to the report of an accident in the 7500 block of Green Valley Road (Route 75) involving a car that had rear-ended a school bus. At the time of the accident there were apparently 15 students on board the bus. Thankfully none of the students sustained serious injuries, however four of the students were transported to Frederick ...