Contributory Negligence: How Insurance Companies Defeat Your Baltimore Personal Injury Claim
TL;DR Definition: What Is Contributory Negligence in Maryland? <span aria-label=”Definition of contributory negligence”> Contributory negligence</span> is a legal doctrine that...
Is there a Right to Bail in Maryland?
The federal constitution does not require that one be admitted to bail. Experienced Baltimore criminal defense attorney Attorney Eric T. Kirk is likely aware that the Maryland constitution has no...
What Does A Judge Consider In Setting A Maryland Bail?
A judge or commissioner is obligated to consider several factors in determining if someone should be admitted to bail, and, if so, the amount and other conditions of release. Experienced Baltimore cri...
Can I be Reased on Recognizance in Baltimore, MD?
Experienced Baltimore criminal defense attorneys Attorney Eric T. Kirk know that if a defendant is admitted to bail, that bail cannot be excessive. With certain exceptions, every defendant may be...
What Happens if I Skip Bail in Baltimore?
I would venture that most people understand that if you post bail and don’t show up at your trial, your money is gone. Experienced Baltimore criminal defense lawyers Attorney Eric T. Kirk k...
Am I Entitled to Bail In Baltimore, MD?
Experienced Baltimore criminal defense lawyers like Attorney Eric T. Kirk knows that bail, and other pretrial conditions of release are to be designed to ensure: the accused appears at tria...
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 pape...
Do I Have To Put An Expunged Baltimore Criminal Charge On A Job Application?
Experienced Baltimore criminal defense lawyers Attorney Eric T. Kirk have been asked the question over and over. It is probably in the 10 ten, maybe the top 5, questions I get. Do I have to put a...
Can I Get an Expungement if I’m Arrested and Not Charged?
An uncharged arrestee is entitled to expungement of the police records of the unfortunate event as a matter of right. Experienced Baltimore criminal defense lawyers Attorney Eric T. Kirk in Balit...
How Does Baltimore Law Define Robbery?
The drafters of the Maryland Criminal Code decided to let the crime robbery retain the definitions the courts gave to it. Historically, robbery was: The taking, and carrying away, by force or threat o...
Is A Baltimore Carjacking the Same As Robbery?
Carjacking is a specific variety of robbery. It is unlawful for a person to take unauthorized control of a vehicle in the possession of another, by force or threat thereof. Its a serous crim...
