Blog Posts in 2017

How to Expunge Your Criminal Record in Maryland

Obviously, everyone would love to have their criminal record expunged, but only some cases qualify. Expungement means information about a criminal offense is removed from court and law enforcement records, as though it never happened. What Types of Records can be Expunged? There are several types of records that may be eligible for expungement. In Maryland, these records include Motor Vehicle ...

Can Police Search Your Vehicle Without a Warrant?

The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution protects you against unlawful search and seizure, which can generally prohibit random searches of your vehicle by police. If the police search your vehicle without a valid warrant, a legitimate reason, or without your permission, they may be violating your Fourth Amendment rights. However, there are some situations in which police are allowed ...

Kushner Companies' Apartments Being Investigated by Maryland Attorney General

According to CNN Money , Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh may be heading up an investigation into Kushner Companies for potential abusive debt collection practices and poor conditions at several of its Maryland area properties. Westminster Management Media reports surfaced earlier in the year that exposed alleged coercive tactics and inferior maintenance procedures in multi-family properties ...

Some Maryland Residents Get Driving Records Expunged

One of the new laws that went into effect October 1, 2017 is helping more than 600,000 Maryland drivers expunge their driving records. House Bill 1017 was passed during the 2017 legislative session and allows for automatic expungement of eligible driving records. The new law eliminates the need for residents to apply for expungement, which is great for those who need to show a clean driving record ...