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Assault Second Degree Not Categorically a Crime a Violence in Immigration Court
Understanding 2nd Degree Assault in Maryland We get many calls from clients asking us to review their criminal history or case in light of immigration consequences. One of the lower-level offenses that has traditionally gotten clients in trouble is a conviction for...
Having Your Warrant Recalled in Maryland
How to Have Your Warrant Recalled in Maryland Maryland courts take very serious the obligation of showing up to your hearing or trial. If you don't, absent some unique situation, the court will issue a warrant for your arrest. Normal every day people get busy and...
Mirriam Seddiq Interviewed by the Atlantic
Mirriam Seddiq, founder of the Seddiq Law Firm, was interviewed by the The Atlantic this week. Mirriam talks about one of her projects, creating the Americana Muslim Women PAC.https://twitter.com/ckmarie/status/768533246514692096To read the entire article, click here.
Driving on a Suspended or Revoked License in Maryland
Driving on a Suspended or Revoked License in Maryland We represent people in District and Circuit Courts all across Maryland. Outside of DUI, the most serious traffic offense people hire us for is Driving on a Suspended License. Make no mistake about it, people...
Hicks Date Maryland: 3 Critical Aspects to this Speedy Trial Right.
What is “Hicks Date Maryland"? You or a loved one are charged with a crime in Maryland court, and you hear from your lawyer about your "Hicks Date Maryland." What is that? Why is it necessary? Here are three things to know about your Hicks Date Maryland. In Addition...
Different Types of Assault Assault Second in Maryland
Types of Maryland Assault in the 2nd Degree If the prosecutor has charged you with Assault Second in Maryland there are three ways he or she can try to find you guilty. Md. CRIMINAL LAW Code Ann. § 3-203. The three types of Assault Second are: Battery. For this...
Maryland Peeping Tom Statute
Maryland Peeping Tom Statute If you are charged with violating the Maryland Peeping Tom Statute you face serious consequences. To be convicted of this crime the State must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you, "with prurient intended to conduct or procure another...
What You Need to Know About Maryland 2nd Degree Assault Charges
Basics of Maryland 2nd Degree Assault Maryland 2nd Degree Assault is a very common charge. We’ve had many clients accused of Assault in the Second Degree for very minor things. In some cases, a heated argument or a simple misunderstanding can quickly escalate into a...
Possession of Marijuana Under 10 Grams in Maryland. On My Record?
Maryland's New Marijuana Law. Did you get a ticket? Under 10 Grams? You Are Not Alone.As most of you are aware, there are substantial changes being made to marijuana laws across the country. People are wising up as the the stupidity of incarceration for personal use...
The Governor Cannot Amend the Law on a Whim. Mirriam Seddiq Quoted in The Gaurdian and Mashable
Mirriam Seddiq has made the news! Governor Hogan cannot suspend court rules. Plain and simple. In these articles Mirriam talks to the press about this unlawful action by the governor, and also the unfair bail bonds being set for people accused of crimes during the...