Domestic violence and false allegations of domestic violence can destroy lives, relationships, families, and communities. Thankfully, the state of Maryland has established multiple safeguards to fight abuse and protect victims. One of the most important of these safeguards is the protective order, which can vary in scope and specificity depending on your specific situation. At […]
If you think back to your teenage years, you can probably remember those friends who always hosted house parties. I’m not referring to the time your buddy threw a kegger while his parents, away on vacation, had no idea what was happening at home. I am talking about the “party house.” Loud music. Snack food. […]
At Zirkin and Schmerling Law, many of our potential clients begin their free initial consultation by saying: “I know the laws in Maryland don’t recognize self-defense, but here’s why I hit the other person…” Although this myth about the impermissibility of self-defense in Maryland seems very widespread, it isn’t actually true. In fact, the law […]
