I was very sad to hear the news that on August 11, 2014, Robin Williams, famed actor and comedian, died at the age of 63 from an apparent suicide at his California home. For such an accomplished man to commit suicide is so hard to comprehend and leaves us with so many unanswered questions. Reports say that he suffered severe depression, battled addiction much of his life and some reports say that ...
Sitting in your car: DUI but not Driving? Whether you are out having drinks in the dead heat of summer or in the middle of a cold, bitter winter, some of you might chose to "take shelter" or "sleep off" those few drinks in the comfort of your car with the radio playing or the heat or air conditioner blasting, but beware: You can be arrested and charged with Driving Under the Influence or Driving ...
If you have a child under the age of 18 who has been charged with committing a crime, it is vital that you take immediate action to hire a criminal defense lawyer to fight on his or her behalf. The team at the Law Offices of John R. Discavage, PA has more than 15 years of legal experience and we handle all types of juvenile cases in the Frederick area. We understand what is at stake in these types ...
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Frederick, MD – According to the Maryland State Police, they found 40 pounds of marijuana in the back of a man's minivan after troopers pulled him over on Interstate 70. The police said that the van driven by the 52-year-old Michigan resident had a faulty taillight. The troopers report that the suspect appeared nervous when speaking with the officer after he was pulled over. Based on the man's ...
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On May 14 th, The Frederick News-Post reported that on Monday, the Howard County police announced that a 43-year-old resident of Charlotte, North Carolina was arrested over the weekend. According to the police, he is the suspect in the shooting death of his ex-girlfriend. She was found shot to death inside her car near her new home in Columbia, Maryland on Saturday, May 4th, 2013 According to The ...
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One of the most difficult aspects of any injury-related accident case is proving liability. If you are unable to prove that another driver was directly responsible for causing the accident that led you to sustain serious or life-threatening injuries, you may not have grounds to pursue compensation. Proving liability in a truck accident can be an extremely complex process but it is one in which our ...
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A "minor" car accident is not always as insignificant as it may originally appear. Even a simple fender-bender is capable of causing whiplash as well as other neck and back injuries. In many cases victims of a car accident will not notice his or her car accident-related injuries until days or weeks later after the initial shock has worn off. If you or a loved one has been involved in a car ...
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA) reports that motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for children aged 4 and for every age 11 through 27. The mission of the NHTSA is to reduce the numbers of injuries, deaths, and economic losses caused by motor vehicle crashes. In 2011, 32,367 people were killed in approximately 5,338,000 police-reported car accidents, and ...
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I represent many clients who are involved in domestic incidents, domestic violence or otherwise, and in what feels like a blink, they find themselves having to defend against accusations of abuse in a protective order hearing, facing a criminal charge of second degree assault or even needing a quality defense for both types of cases. Many times, people choose to represent themselves in the ...
I represent many clients who are involved in domestic incidents, domestic violence or otherwise, and in what feels like a blink, they find themselves having to defend against accusations of abuse in a protective order hearing, facing a criminal charge of second degree assault or even needing a quality defense for both types of cases. Many times, people choose to represent themselves in the ...
As of July of 2011, Maryland complied with the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act, which was passed by Congress in 2006. In order to become compliant, Maryland made sweeping changes to its existing sex offender laws. In Maryland, sex offenses are divided into 3 tiers with tier 3 offenses being the most severe and with tier 1 offenses being the least severe. Those who are convicted of a ...
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As of July of 2011, Maryland complied with the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act, which was passed by Congress in 2006. In order to become compliant, Maryland made sweeping changes to its existing sex offender laws. In Maryland, sex offenses are divided into 3 tiers with tier 3 offenses being the most severe and with tier 1 offenses being the least severe. Those who are convicted of a ...
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As of July of 2011, Maryland complied with the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act, which was passed by Congress in 2006. In order to become compliant, Maryland made sweeping changes to its existing sex offender laws. In Maryland, sex offenses are divided into 3 tiers with tier 3 offenses being the most severe and with tier 1 offenses being the least severe. Those who are convicted of a ...
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