Can A Landlord Evict A Tenant For Smoking Recreational Marijuana?
This subject has arisen a lot over the past few years as more states legalize recreational marijuana. A number of people have brought cases to
What Is The “Gay Panic” Defense And How Is It Used?
There are still lingering homophobic or anti-gay sentiments in our society. That is most clear in the way we treat hate crimes in court. Those
Is it difficult to modify an existing family law agreement?
The arrangements you make during a divorce or separation — such as child custody — are aggravating enough the first time around. The stress is
When Is Killing In Self-Defense Legally Justified Under Federal Law?
Most of us will be — or have been — attacked by someone else at some point in our lives. Even when we’ve done nothing
Is It Grand Theft Auto To Steal A Police Officer’s Cruiser In Miami?
A police SUV was recently stolen directly from a Coral Gables officer’s driveway but eventually found abandoned in Miami with its back window shattered. Whoever
Am I Legally Allowed To Put A Camera In A Nursing Home Resident’s Room?
When our beloved parents grow older and resources are stretched thinner, sometimes it becomes necessary to let others provide the appropriate level of care. That
How Often Are People Charged With Crimes They Did Not Commit?
The stories are becoming more pervasive in recent years: an inmate is on death row, still claiming innocence, and new evidence has come to light
Where Is Marriage Legal Below The Age Of Consent?
The United States is an interesting place full of interesting laws — controversial, contradictory, and sometimes nonsensical laws with more political purposes than moral or
Why Are Children Still Dying At The United States Border?
It’s difficult to understand the full scope of the border crisis without actually visiting. Carlos Hernandez Vazquez was just 16 years old when he died
Understanding The Complicated DUI Laws in Maryland
In Maryland, a DUI and a DWI are not the same thing even though many people use them interchangeably. They are two completely different charges