People facing misdemeanor charges often assume that any punishment they receive won’t be serious. Whether that is the case or not, a criminal record of any kind has the potential to irreparably damage a person’s future, impacting him or her both professionally and...
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Month: February 2021
Maryland considers legalizing marijuana
On Behalf of Law Offices of Elling & Elling | Feb 22, 2021 | Drug Charges
Many states across the country have made the choice to legalize marijuana. Supporters say that doing so allows the drug to be regulated much like alcohol, but others fear that legalization could create new problems. Maryland recently introduced legislation that would...
Local, state police say Super Bowl may have led to drunk driving
On Behalf of Law Offices of Elling & Elling | Feb 16, 2021 | Drunk Driving
Recently, people across the country gathered together to take in the biggest football game of the year. These celebrations are generally fun events filled with entertainment, food and alcohol. Unfortunately, they may also lead to an arrest for drunk driving. Local law...
Theft charges for correctional officers over falsifying timecards
On Behalf of Law Offices of Elling & Elling | Feb 10, 2021 | Theft & Property Crimes
When people think of theft crimes, stealing an item that belongs to another person or business is what usually comes to mind. However, that is not the only type of crime that may result in theft charges. Theft may also include stealing wages from one’s company by...
Holiday drunk driving arrests down, police still concerned
On Behalf of Law Offices of Elling & Elling | Feb 3, 2021 | Drunk Driving
The 2020 holiday season may seem like a distant memory, but law enforcement agencies around the nation are just now releasing arrest data for that time period. Montgomery County announced the conclusions drawn by its Holiday Alcohol Task Force, including the number of...