Articles From Baltimore Attorneys
First time DUI: Why do I need a Maryland DUI lawyer?
Jump to: What a Maryland DUI Lawyer Does DUI Lawyer vs. General Practitioner Am I Guaranteed a PBJ? Am I Going to jail? The Bottom Line Many clients don't want to go to the expense of hiring a Maryland DUI lawyer. They may think that they will automatically be given a...
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Understanding Self Defense Laws in Maryland [Including Use of Guns]
Recently, the news has covered stories about intruders in homes or people being attacked and the victims in the cases defending themselves. The self defense laws in Maryland give a person every right to defend themselves. However, in a court of law, there are several...
Maryland Provisional License: Requirements, Restrictions, and More
Jump to: What is a Maryland Provisional License? What are the Requirements? What if I get a ticket? Provisional License Restrictions I am 25, does that change anything? What if I get a DUI Bottomline What is a Provisional License in Maryland First, let's address...
Probation Before Judgement Maryland: What is a PBJ?
Jump to: What is a Probation Before Judgement? How Long Does PBJ Last? When you can get a PBJ? PBJ for a Speeding Ticket When you cannot get a PBJ Pointers for Getting PBJ Drawbacks to PBJ Can a PBJ be Expunged? Situations You May Not Get a PBJ The Importance of...
Baltimore Immigration Lawyer: Legal Update
On October 25, 2019, United States Attorney General William Barr issued a precedential decision that will dramatically impact the ability of certain non-citizens to defend themselves against deportation in the Immigration Court. In the decision, the Attorney General...
Baltimore Immigration Lawyer: Asylum, What is it and how can you obtain it?
What is asylum? Asylum is a protective immigration status that allows immigrants who fear returning to their home countries to stay in the United States legally. Asylum applicants must meet the international definition of “refugee,” but unlike a refugee they apply for...
Baltimore Criminal Defense lawyer: Jussie Smollett’s potential crimes
As many of you may have heard, Jussie Smollett, supporting actor on TV's successful drama series "Empire" now faces criminal charges for filing a false police report. My partner, ENLawyer Jeremy Eldridge spoke on today's Fox45 Baltimore Morning Show today about...
Obtaining Lawful Permanent Residency (LPR) status (i.e. a green card)
Many people living in the United States without legal immigration status may be eligible to apply for lawful permanent residency (LPR) status, i.e., a “green card.” If you are married to a US citizen, are the parent of a United States citizen child over 21 years old...
Marilyn Mosby Marijuana Announcement: Is Marijuana still illegal in Baltimore City? Legal answers here
In a press conference on January 29, 2019, Baltimore’s State’s Attorney, Marilyn Mosby said that she would no loner prosecute marijuana possession, regardless of quantity or prior criminal record. This decision is in sync with the majority of the state—and...
Top 5 mistakes made by criminal defense lawyers when representing non-citizen clients
At the Law Office of Eldridge, Nachtman & Crandell, LLC, many of our cases involve non-citizen clients with criminal matters in the Maryland state courts. Some of our non-citizen clients are facing pending criminal charges, while many others have already pled...