Howard Attorneys In Maryland
In Maryland, the major laws that are governed by the state includes a major portion of the family laws including divorce, child custody, children rights, birth certificate related issues, adoption and annulment. Child abuse related are also dealt in the same way.
Traffic laws of Maryland:
Along with the family laws, traffic laws are another major type of law that is being governed throughout the state. Traffic laws mostly includes all the aspects of traffic in Maryland that may be related to reckless driving, paying tickets and even other charges. In Maryland, the traffic violation is usually understood as reckless driving, overtaking a school bus, frequently moving in and out of the lanes and even driving at high speed. These laws are followed by serious charges in case of violation of these laws. Traffic violation leads to serious fines, a longer term of jail time and on serious note, the license of the person that is being convicted, can also be cancelled in no time. Traffic laws are seriously observed in the state of Maryland including Howard.
Family laws of Maryland:
Family laws in Maryland typically involves divorce and child custody cases on a broader term. However, there are few other issues that are also subjected by the law one of which I the child abuse case. In Maryland, child abuse is also a seriously punished crime. Possession of videos related to child abuse or child molestation is also a serious offense.
When it comes to family, divorce can be very sensitive matter. It does not involve two people in getting a divorce but also involves the immediate relations such as children that are greatly affected by the decisions. In order to get a divorce in the state of Maryland, the person who has filed the divorce must be a resident of Maryland. There must be solid base and grounds upon which the divorce can be obtained. Usually the cases that are being assessed involves people that have either cheated their partners or have a history of domestic abuse. After the progression of divorce, it is necessary that the custody of child must be considered. Child custody is also very important matter which must be planned carefully by the experienced person.
What is criminal defense in Maryland?
The major crimes against which the defense is required in the state of Maryland are usually related to misdemeanor or felonies which are differentiated upon the intensity of the crime that is being conducted. Felonies in comparison to misdemeanors are considered to be serious crimes but the charges and punishment are almost at the same level. Apart from these, driving while being drunk by alcohol (DUI) is also a serious offense. The people being caught in such cases by police usually face a high amount of fine. Apart from DUI, possession of marijuana in a larger amount is also one of the crime that requires assistance by the competent attorneys.
Law attorneys in such cases are responsible to pull their clients out of the situations that is if caught in criminal defense, traffic violation or family laws.
Courts we cover in Howard, Maryland
Howard County Circuit Court
8360 Court Avenue,
Ellicott City, MD 21043.
Howard County District Court
3451 Courthouse Drive,
Ellicott City, MD 21043-4377.
Disclaimer:
These summaries are provided by the SRIS Law Group. They represent the firm’s unofficial views of the Justices’ opinions. The original opinions should be consulted for their authoritative content.