Did you know that Maryland’s theft laws make it illegal to receive services from a business or entity without providing compensation? In other words, engaging a company for their services and not paying for what you obtain is a crime. Theft of services falls under...
It is safe to assume that nearly everyone understands the dangers of driving while drunk. Unfortunately, the efforts of lawmakers to deter drunk driving have made things more difficult for all motorists. Nowadays, you must be ready if the police pull you over on...
Like many other states, Virginia uses zero-tolerance laws when it comes to underage drivers. These are any drivers who are 21 years old or younger, meaning there is generally a gap of about five years in which a driver could fit into this age group. When looking at...
Una agresión violenta podría ocurrir en cualquier momento, incluso hasta en la casa de uno. Los estados de Virginia y Maryland reconocen el derecho a la autodefensa; pero es importante entender cuales sean los límites de ese derecho, para evitar entrar en problemas...
Assault charges carry heavy penalties in Maryland. You risk years in prison if convicted, depending on the nature of your charges and the circumstances of your offense. For instance, assault in the first degree carries up to 25 years in prison. Therefore, it helps to...
Una condena criminal puede tener efectos negativos que siguen al condenado por toda la vida, cerrando puertas de oportunidad y haciendo que la vida sea mucho más difícil. Aun así, un acusado de un crimen no necesariamente va a ser condenado. Si usted fue acusado de...
Many of the biggest holidays are coming up and many people are going to spend most of their time with family and friends. The holiday is the perfect time to spread good cheers, laugh, take a much-deserved break, eat delicious food and -- as one of many people's...
Empezando por la simple posesión, hay toda una escala de delitos de diferentes niveles de gravedad relacionados con las drogas. Usar no es lo mismo que poseer, o fabricar, o transportar, o vender. Y la ley no solo reconoce y tipifica (enlace en inglés) estas...
Cuando uno está expuesto al español y al inglés durante su vida diaria, algunas palabras pueden sonar parecidas y parecer que tienen el mismo significado, pero no siempre es así. Estos falsos cognados también surgen en vocablos propios del derecho penal y,...
When you get your prescription filled, you assume that you’re the only one who’s ever going to use the medication. After all, it’s for treating a very specific ailment that you’re dealing with, and that’s why you got the prescription from the doctor in the first...