A Snowy Day at the Office
Today, the State of Maryland expierenced its second major snow event. Some areas of the State received 8 to 12 inches of snow! This is a photo of the Law Office of Stephen P. Shepard, LLC that was...
View ArticleWhat are the Similarities and Differences Between a Private Attorney and...
As a former public defender and current private attorney, many people have asked me about the similarities and differences between the two types of attorneys. In this blog post, I will provide a...
View ArticleWhat is a Stet (or the Stet Docket)?
Maryland Rule 4-248 provides that the Office of the State's Attorney may move the court to mark a case as a "stet" or place it on what is commonly referred to as the "stet docket." This blog post...
View ArticlePossession of Marijuana of Less than 10 Grams Set to be Decriminalized in...
Currently, possession of marijuana of less than 10 grams is a criminal offense that carries a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail and/or a $500 fine. On Saturday April 5, 2014, the Maryland Senate...
View ArticleGovernor Signs Bill Decriminalizing Possession of Marijuana of Less than 10...
Breaking News: Governor Signs Bill Decriminalizing Possession of Marijuana of Less than 10 Grams! S.B. 364, which decriminalizes the possession of marijuana of less than 10 grams, was offiicially...
View ArticleUnderstanding Maryland's New Marijuana Decriminalization Law
What is the New Law in Maryland that Decriminalizes the Possession of Less than 10 Grams of Marijuana? On Saturday April 5, 2014, the Maryland Senate voted 34 to 8 to pass Senate Bill 364 which...
View ArticleWhat is Drug Paraphernalia and the Related Penalties?
Many people who are charged with drug-related offenses are often charged with possession of drug paraphernalia under Maryland Criminal Law 5-619. This blog post examines what is considered drug...
View ArticleMaryland's "Move Over" Law Now Includes Tow Trucks
New Law Alert: On October 1, 2014, Maryland's "Move Over" Law will now include tow trucks in additional to emergency vehicles. The revised law requires drivers to either move into an open lane away...
View ArticleThink Twice Before Making That Prank Phone Call
Making prank phone calls has become somewhat of a common pastime in Maryland and throughout the United States for many children and adults. Despite their often innocent and humorous nature, prank...
View ArticleUnderstanding Your Right to Remain Silent
"You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law." You've more than likely heard this statement, known as the Miranda warning, countless times...
View ArticleA Guide to Maryland Expungement Law
EXPUNGEMENT AND THE EFFECT OF A CRIMINAL RECORD If you've ever applied for a job or filled out a housing application, you've likely encountered the question, "Have you ever been arrested for or...
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