What is the Difference Between First Degree Assault And Second Degree Assault?
I Attorney Eric T. Kirk discussed in another guide the notion that a second degree assault is maybe the most frequently charged, and overcharged, crime in Baltimore. Criminal defense attorneys in Baltimore know this is true, in part, because it is in essence a catchall, and very easy to prove. What I’ve seen over the years is... Read more »
What is Considered Gross Negligence Under Maryland Law?
Intoxicants and automobiles are a dangerous, and potentially lethal, combination. A well-known jurist once stated that it is not illegal in this state for an adult to have a beer and drive a car. While that is true, operating under the influence often has to devastating consequences A well versed criminal defense lawyer Attorney Eric... Read more »
Homicide By Motor Vehicle While Under The Influence Of Alcohol or Impaired in Maryland
Negligent driving, alone, that results in the death of a person carries a penalty of three years. As Attorney Eric T. Kirk will tell you. The penalties go up if a vehicle and alcohol are involved, and a death results. A person who negligently operates a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol commits a felony, when a... Read more »
What Does It Mean to Be A Fugitive From Justice ?
Maryland law defines a fugitive as someone for whom a felony arrest warrant has been issued. That may be a slightly different definition than the one utilized on some TV shows. Baltimore criminal defense lawyers like Attorney Eric T. Kirk have defended those accused of “harboring” a fugitive. The law defines “harboring” as hiding, housing, or giving... Read more »
Is an Escape Punishable Under Maryland Law?
Yes, they do put you back in jail -for longer. The experienced Baltimore criminal defense lawyer Attorney Eric T. Kirk knows the additional penalties for the offense of escape. They also know that: If convicted, you’ve got to do time, as no portion of a sentence for escape can be suspended and a sentence for escape must be made... Read more »
What is a Fourth Degree Sexual Offense In Maryland?
Many of the offense prosecuted under the sex crime laws are concerned with the status of the victim,e.g. is the victim is mentally or physically incapacitated. Fourth Degree Sexual Offense is a crime that has more to do with the status of the perpetrator. This section punishes those: in a position of authority with a school,... Read more »
How to I get an Expungement in Maryland?
The process of obtaining an expungement is relatively simple. The appropriate forms are filed with the Clerk in the court where your matter was decided or heard. Copies are sent to the State. The paperwork is processed. As Attorney Eric T. Kirk will tell you. The process if straightforward. A petition, and, if required, a civil... Read more »
Is It a Crime to Misuse a Laser Pointer In Baltimore?
The experienced Baltimore criminal defense attorney Attorney Eric T. Kirk will tell you this crime does not enjoy a rich common law history. It is illegal to use a laser pointer to harass another –by making them think someone in pointing a gun with a laser scope on them, or by actually endangering them –by... Read more »
Top 5 Tips for Filing a Successful Worker’s Compensation Claim in Baltimore
If you have sustained a work related injury, you must take immediate steps to guard your interests. Nothing is worse than compounding injuries from an accident, with further damage and loss caused by delayed or denied insurance benefits. A seasoned workers’ compensation lawyer Attorney Eric T. Kirk can help you protect these rights, and ensure you get... Read more »
How Much Is My Personal Injury Case Worth? Are Medical Expenses Taken Into Account?
Medical expenses are one variable in the value of any case. They impact the value in a direct sense. A claims adjuster, judge, or juror, at some point will be presented with those bills. The injured person is entitled to collect the amounts paid, in Maryland, regardless of who paid them. However, just because there... Read more »
Does A Computer Program Determine the Value of a Personal Injury Case?
The use of settlement software by the insurance industry is a well-kept secret, generally. Allstate, which is believed to still use a specific computer program to arrive at a settlement offer-called Colossus- has been compelled by regulatory authorities to disclose the use of the system. Indeed, they now send you a letter if they stating... Read more »
Slip And Falls On The Ice And Snow: Parking Lots, Sidewalks, And Apartment Buildings?
A “premises liability case” is the more formal name, both within the legal industry and outside it, for what most people call “slip and falls”. Not surprisingly, there is a rash of personal injuries resulting from falls on ice in the winter, generally, and specifically after major many weather events. Personal injuries in these cases... Read more »
