You’re not just angry -- you’re furious. You just found a pile of messages between your boyfriend and another woman, and you feel like you were played for a fool. You have half a mind to “key” his car all the way down to the metal so that he gets a very big message...
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Month: October 2021
When does theft become a felony in Maryland?
| Oct 22, 2021 | Theft & Property Crimes
Theft is one of the most common criminal offenses, and it involves many kinds of criminal activity. Some people steal food from a store to feed their families. Other people steal items from friends and neighbors to feed an addiction. There are even teenagers who...
Before you make that bargain, learn more about plea deals
On Behalf of Law Offices of Elling & Elling | Oct 14, 2021 | Theft & Property Crimes
You’ve never been in trouble with the law before, but the charges are serious. You’re worried about the effect that a trial may have on your family, your reputation and your future -- so you’re hoping for a plea deal. Is that really in your best interest? Maybe. Every...
Can I refuse a Breathalyzer test in Maryland?
| Oct 10, 2021 | Drunk Driving
Being arrested on suspicion of drunk driving in Maryland can be a terrifying and unsettling experience. The police may request that you submit to a chemical (blood, breath or urine) test to ascertain your blood alcohol concentration (BAC). Most often, you will be...
Why is speed critical if accused of domestic violence?
On Behalf of Law Offices of Elling & Elling | Oct 1, 2021 | Domestic Violence
If someone accuses you of domestic violence, it puts a series of events in motion that will throw your life into chaos. The speed at which it happens may shock you. Let’s say you and your spouse arrive home from work after stressful days and end up arguing over...