Legal Articles, General Practice

Using an Alibi to Defend Against Criminal Charges

Simply put, an alibi defense is a defense against criminal allegations that states the defendant was in another place at the time of the crime, so they could not have possibly been involved in committing the crime

Know Your Legal Rights If Stopped By the Police

If you’re stopped by the police, will you know your legal rights? Maryland DUI lawyer Randolph Rice has prepared this helpful guide if you are stopped for a DUI investigation in Maryland.

Manslaughter: What is it?

When someone is accused of killing another person, you may automatically assume that murder charges will be filed.

Common DUI Defenses in a Maryland DUI Case

A drunk driving arrest may feel like an open and shut case. Typically, people who have been arrested for drunk driving have been drinking, and most people are unable to determine whether they are over the legal limit simply based on the way they feel.

Maryland Law: Theft An Overview

Crimes against property are treated seriously in the state of Maryland and can result in serious legal consequences. Maryland law has consolidated various property crimes into the single offense of theft.

Have a Warrant out for Your Arrest?

Imagine you are driving with your family and you see flashing lights in the rearview mirror. As you pull over, you believe that you may only get a ticket – or even a warning – for going too fast

Should I take a DUI case to trial?

As a result, a common question that DUI defendants have is whether they should maintain their innocence and take their case to trial.

Maryland Prescription Drug Crimes

It is easy to forget that prescription drugs are illegal to possess unless you have a valid prescription, and the penalties for the unauthorized possession of these kinds of medications are just as serious as those associated with street drugs like those mentioned above.

Court Determines Gov’t Contractor’s Non-Compete Unenforceable

In litigation between two competing government contractors, Fourth Circuit affirmed district court’s summary judgment against plaintiff. Former Employee and her new employer did NOT violate non-compete agreement because, in part, non-compete was overly-broad and, as such, unenforceable.

Is Your Non-Compete Agreement Enforceable

If your company’s non-compete agreement was not specifically tailored for business/employment relationship, it may be unenforceable.

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