How Is Negligence Defined? What Does it Mean to Be Negligent?
Maryland juries are instructed that negligence is doing something that a person using ordinary care, caution and prudence would not do, or, in fact doing something that a reasonably cautious person wo...
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...
What Does Maryland Law Consider a Dangerous Weapon?
Experienced Baltimore criminal defense lawyers Attorney Eric T. Kirk knows there has been extensive litigation involving what constitutes a dangerous weapon within the meaning contained in the ro...
What is Considered Public Assistance Fraud in Maryland?
It comes as no surprise to most, but, it is in fact illegal to obtain money, food stamps or other assistance by fraud. Fraud can include: a misrepresentation of household size or income levels, or a f...
Possession of a Burglar’s Tool
Another way to commit fourth-degree burglary is to be caught in the possession of a burglar’s tool in circumstances indicating you intend to use it to commit a burglary. Experienced criminal def...
What is Rouge and Vagabond Under Baltimore, MD Law?
Experienced Baltimore criminal defense attorney Attorney Eric T. Kirk has been confronted with yet another way commit burglary: to be caught in the possession of a tool in circumstances indicatin...
Burglary With a Destructive Device.
The aggressive criminal defense lawyer Attorney Eric T. Kirk in Baltimore may well be aware that the law defines a destructive device as a: bomb grenade mine missile, or any device that has the...
The Burglary of a Research Facility
Burglarizing a research facility might seem like a fairly obscure offense, one that might be punishable under the general burglary provisions. As the old adage goes if they have to go through the trou...
What Conduct is Considered Stalking Under Maryland Law?
“Stalking” is a specific, and serious, crime under Maryland law, and also a term in common usage. The statutory meaning and common usage of the term are not a match. Stalking, the cri...
How is Harassment Different From Stalking in Baltimore?
Stalking is a serious crime in Maryland, punishable by up to five years in prison. Experienced Baltimore criminal defense lawyers Attorney Eric T. Kirk knows that it is not necessary that the def...
Is the Misuse of a Telephone a Crime in Maryland?
The conduct does not sound criminal. And indeed, the proper use of a telephone is not criminal. Misuse doesn’t sound like a crime, but you would be surprised. Maryland law prohibits the making o...
