The Importance of Hiring a Criminal Attorney Who is Local

I was sitting in District Court in Howard County today.  Howard County District Court is one of those jurisdictions where each judge is assigned a permanent courtroom.  Judge Brown is in Courtroom 2, Judge Brooks is in Courtroom 1, etc.…  This means that, as a practicing attorney, I am familiar enough with the jurisdiction that…

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What to Do if in an Automobile Accident in Maryland

Laurel, Maryland is home to more than 25,000 residents, and spreads across Howard, Prince George’s and Anne Arundel Counties. With so many people hitting the road on their way to work or home, it is no surprise that automobile accidents or motor vehicle collisions can become a reality for the residents of these counties. If…

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Digital Privacy at the U.S. Border

The Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) agency as the authority to inspect and confiscate electronic devices of any traveler entering the United States, including that of Unite States citizens.  The government has asserted a broad authority to inspect an individual’s electronic devices, including cell phones, laptops, and e-Readers.  This sometimes leads to CBP officials to…

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Abuse in Immigration Detention Centers

Many of the immigrants that come to the United States are fleeing persecution, and abuse in their home countries.  One of the requirements to demonstrate a person is eligible to be a refugee is that the government was unable or unwilling to protect them in their home countries.  Often this is shown by the country…

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Maryland Immigration Bonds

Many immigrant detainees are deported quickly after being detained because they were not able to get a bond granted at an immigration master calendar hearing, unable to obtain legal representation, or able to post the full amount of their bond.  I have seen Immigration Judges give immigration bail bonds ranging from as little as $3,500…

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