Expungement vs. Seal
As criminal defense attorneys, our goal is not just to defend you in court, but to ensure that your rights and criminal history are protected. If you are arrested on a criminal offense in your younger days and are now applying for a government job, it may be a bit more difficult than you might
Read MoreNew Maryland Law: No Cell Phones While Driving
At the Law Offices of Blackford & Flohr, we understand there is a lot of confusion around many of the laws in place. It can be difficult to keep up with all of the new laws coming into play, so we’ve taken the liberty to start a new blog series on New Maryland Laws. Stay
Read MoreNew Maryland Law: Marijuana Decriminalized
The United States has been passing marijuana decriminalization laws all across the country. As of October 1, 2014, marijuana is now decriminalized in Maryland, meaning it will be treated as a civil offense as opposed to a criminal offense; however, marijuana is still illegal. Medical marijuana (marijuana prescribed by your doctor for pain) is
Read MoreArrest Process and Release
If you are arrested by the police, then you will go through what is known as the arrest process. These are the steps in which police officers take before, during, and after placing you under arrest. Sometimes steps are skipped or performed incorrectly, which may be the basis of a legal challenge to suppress evidence in
Read MoreDivorce Tips and Advice
A divorce is an emotional time period when you may not be thinking clearly; however, this is when you need to be thinking the clearest or have a professional divorce attorney be carefully thinking for you. If you do not take the appropriate steps or start making uninformed decisions about dividing property, helping with expenses
Read More9 Questions to Ask Your Lawyer
If you are injured and need the help of a personal injury lawyer, you should take some time and make sure the firm you’re hiring will meet your needs. Before hiring any lawyer (including a Maryland personal injury lawyer), it’s important to gather some important information about them and their work: their work ethic and
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