Sergeant Patrick Kepp Act
Jul 18, 2025
Harsher Penalties for Reckless Driving Key Provisions of the Sergeant Patrick Kepp Act Maryland Enacts Sergeant Patrick Kepp Act: Harsher Penalties for Reckless Driving By Lee J. Eidelberg, Esquire
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Maryland Protective Orders - Personal Jurisdiction
Jul 12, 2024
A Case Study Involving An Out-Of-State Respondent Key Provisions Affecting Personal Jurisdiction Recently, I represented a client from a rural county in Alabama, near the Florida panhandle, who faced ...
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Maryland Moving Violations - Driver Options
Jun 15, 2023
This guide specifies the options available to an offender in receipt of "payable" violations. Types of Moving Violations Moving violations in Maryland are of two varieties: “payable” or “non-serious”...
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Failure to Comply License Suspensions In Maryland
Jun 07, 2023
I inadvertently overlooked my Maryland traffic violation, resulting in the suspension of my driver's license in my home state. What steps should I take to address this situation? License Suspensions &...
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Protective Orders v. Peace Orders - What's the Difference?
Sep 26, 2018
Understand Your Eligibility. Protective Orders Persons eligible for a Protective Order, referred to as the "petitioner," include the current or former spouse of the individual against whom the order ...
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Alcohol Beverage Violations
Aug 30, 2013
Discussion of Underage Possession of Alcohol...
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Maryland Shoplifting - Civil Liabilities of the Criminal Defendant
Oct 30, 2012
Individualsapprehendedfor shoplifting in Maryland are often faced not only with the uncertainty of impending criminal charges after their detention and release bysecurity personnel,but their receipt th...
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New Procedures For Payable Traffic Tickets - Maryland Offenders
Jul 20, 2011
Maryland drivers who receive "payable" traffic citations (those that do not bear a "MA" or must appear designation, should be mindful of recently enacted legistation that requires a person who receives...
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Out Of State Driving Convictions - Do Points Transfer to My Maryland Driving Record?
Jul 18, 2011
Maryland is a member of the"Driver's License Compact" which, with other member States, promotescompliance with driving regulations and equality inone's eligibility either to obtain a license or continu...
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Maryland's Misuse of Electronic Mail Statute
Feb 28, 2011
With the advent of electronic mail and text messaging as a customary form of communication, one should be cognizant of criminal lawsrelating to the use of electronic mail that may be deemed harassing a...
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