Baltimore DUI Myths Busted
Baltimore DUI Myths Busted When it comes to DUI charges, there are many misconceptions that can cloud your judgment and hinder your ability to make informed decisions. As your trusted legal advisors, we’re here to bust some of the most common DUI myths and set the record straight. Myth 1: A DUI Is Not A... Read more »
Your Guide To Baltimore’s Criminal Court
Facing a criminal charge can be an overwhelming experience, especially if you are unfamiliar with the legal system. When you find yourself in a criminal court, understanding the process and knowing what to expect can alleviate some of the stress and anxiety associated with this challenging situation. Your Guide To Baltimore’s Criminal Court is here... Read more »
Baltimore Personal Injury Topics To Know
Baltimore Personal Injury Topics To Know A personal injury accident can permanently change a person’s life, and determining how to move forward following the accident can be hard to do. With the help of a lawyer who has many years of experience handling assisting personal injury victims with their claims, you can increase your chances... Read more »
Amputations After Baltimore Truck Accidents
Amputations After Baltimore Truck Accidents Truck accidents often cause serious injuries, as commercial trucks are so massive and heavy. One of the most catastrophic injuries victims sustain are amputations. These injuries can cause both physical and emotional pain and change a person’s life forever. Unfortunately, amputations After Baltimore Truck Accidents occur. There are no statistics... Read more »
Baltimore Defense Lawyer Discusses Types of Domestic Abuse
There are several types of domestic violence abuse charges so it is a good idea to know the variations of domestic violence so that you may prevent this criminal charge according to Eric T. Kirk. There are so many versions of domestic violence that it may be very easy to commit this offense without knowledge.... Read more »
Arrested In Baltimore? What Police Don’t Want You To Know
Baltimore Criminal Defense The idea of being arrested is a nightmare for most people. So if you have recently been placed into handcuffs and are at risk of being charged with a crime, you’re probably worried about how you’re going to get yourself out of jail and avoid the worst repercussions possible. You may be... Read more »
Baltimore Personal Injury Examples
Baltimore Personal Injury Lawyer If you or a loved one have experienced a traumatic event or accident and have suffered an injury, you may be entitled to compensation. Thankfully a Baltimore personal injury lawyer can help you navigate the legal process while offering support, and wise counsel along the way. There are many different types... Read more »
Where Is My Trial? What Time Is My Trial Starting?
I Attorney Eric T. Kirk often get last minute calls from personal injury clients who’ve misplaced the court notices I’ve sent to them. It’s understandable. As an accident and injury attorney practicing in Maryland, I routinely appear in the courts of this state for trial. An unfortunate injury victim, who may very well have no... Read more »
Can I Be Charged With CDS Possession in Baltimore if the Drugs Are Not Mine?
Under Maryland law, one does not actually have to have prohibited items in their hand, or on their person, to be found to have possessed it. As attorney Eric T. Kirk will tell you, constructive possession is demonstrated when one exerts sufficient dominion and control over an object, so as to be said to possess... Read more »
Must Binding Plea Bargain Agreements be Honored By Judge ?
A binding plea agreement is like a contract. If the prosecutor offers something to a criminal defendant in exchange for the plea, and the defendant accepts, an agreement is formed. Here is one court has said regarding an agreed plea bargain. “A plea agreement is, of course, a contract between a criminal defendant and the... Read more »
Is Eyewitness Identification Testimony Reliable in a Criminal Case?
Legal arguments are available to the skilled legal practitioner. Criminal defense attorneys frequently argue that the identification, whether made in court or out-of-court, should not be admitted in evidence, or heard by the jury. As attorney Eric T. Kirk will tell you, when the defense shows that the methods used by law enforcement were so... Read more »
Can the Police Just Set up Roadblocks for Sobriety Checkpoints?
In MICHIGAN DEPT. OF STATE POLICE v. SITZ, 496 U.S. 444 (1990), the Supreme Court approved the use of sobriety checkpoints as an aid to apprehend those in violation the DUI laws. The subject checkpoint was used by Michigan. “[T]he Michigan State Police Department and its director, established a highway sobriety checkpoint program with guidelines governing... Read more »
