Most people have no idea how much a lawyer charges. If you or a loved one are facing criminal charges, you will want to answer the question “how much do criminal lawyers charge?” As with all things, it depends. Below we cover a few different topics you should think about when hiring a criminal lawyer. Our lawyers have handled over 700 federal cases around the US and have handled state criminal defense matters in Maryland, DC, New York, and Arkansas. If you would like a free criminal consultation, read all the way to the end. What are Average Costs for Criminal Defense Lawyers Around the Countr ..read more

Do you believe you have a false imprisonment lawsuit? Each state has their own law on false imprisonment (or false arrest), and so does the federal system. Below we will discuss three basics of a false imprisonment lawsuit in the context of Maryland law. Readers of this post are entitled to a free consultation. (see link at end of the article) You Must Be Deprived of your Liberty For false imprisonment lawsuit under Maryland law you must show that you have been deprived of your liberty. Loss of liberty can involve a short period of detention or a prolonged period of time in jail or prison. An ..read more

Finding a divorce lawyer Maryland can be intimidating. Our quick post will give you the basics on how your divorce may go. Read to the end to find out how to get a free consultation. What Are the Steps in Getting Divorced? Every divorce is different, but at its core, there are just a few basic steps that every case must go through: The Complaint for Absolute Divorce, and The Domestic Case Information report. These forms accomplish quite a few goals. When you file for divorce, you need to let the Court know what you want, why, and what you are asking the court to do. (called “relief”) The div ..read more

Being charged with any sex offense is serious. If you are charged with 4th Degree Sex Offense Maryland, here are 3 things you should know in Maryland. Sex Offender Registration is NOT Mandatory in Some Cases. In most cases, if your 4th Degree Sex Offense Maryland charge sticks, you will be forced to be on the sex offender registry for 15 years. Depending on your background, the facts of the case, and the skills of your attorney, you may be able to get a Probation Before Judgment. In some instances, a “PBJ” will help you avoid otherwise mandatory sex offender registration. Before accepting any ..read more

Edrees Bridges Preliminary Injunction The post Prince Georges Count and Seddiq Law Joins CAIR in Filing Motion for Preliminary Injunction Against Prince George’s County to Halt First Amendment Violations appeared first on Seddiq Law Maryland ..read more

Represented by Kush Arora of PriceBenowitz and Mirriam Seddiq of the Seddiq Law Firm, Jason Delano was found not guilty today. Mr. Delano was charged with rape in the second degree and faced decades in prison. A week-long bench trial exposed serious problems with the prosecution. The opening statement made by Seddiq said it all: “Your honor, this case is about three things. One, a complainant with really no memory of what happened, even as the state puts it, a ‘snapshot memory.’ Number two, an investigation that is so flimsy and so shoddy, that it can’t give you any insight at all as to what ..read more

Assault 2nd Degree Maryland is probably one of the most commonly charged crimes in the state. However, don’t listen to them when they call it “just a misdemeanor.” This is what you should know. This “misdemeanor” could get you 10 years in prison. Without getting into the complicated history of common law offenses, assault 2nd degree can get you up to 10 years in prison and up to a $2,500 fine. The word misdemeanor is misleading because most people think of a misdemeanor as a minor offense that carries, at most, 1 or 2 years in jail. That’s true in most states. Generally, 10 years in prison is ..read more

Finding a Rockville divorce lawyer can be difficult. The divorce process can be messy and stressful. Some lawyers take advantage of that. Here are 3 things to look out for. Most Lawyer Awards are Paid For by the Lawyer When you go to a website, you will see lots of “awards” that the lawyers have been given. Some are legitimate but many are paid advertising. Here is a blog post by attorney Carl Graham where he talks about lawyer award scams. Do not be lured in by boastful awards. There are other things you should focus on. Client reviews and your general impression of the lawyer during your con ..read more

Coram Nobis Maryland is a unique and extremely limited pathway to legal success in Maryland. However, in some criminal cases, it may be the only option that you have. There are Specific Requirements. Md. R. Spec. Proc. 15-1202 covers the necessary contents of a coram nobis petition. A petition must include: (A) the identity of the petitioner as the person subject to the judgment and sentence; (B) the place and date of trial, the offense for which the petitioner was convicted, and the sentence imposed; (C) a statement of all previous proceedings, including appeals, motions for ne ..read more

Searching for Arkansas criminal lawyers is a scary task. We Google for everything these days but do you really want to just Google for a lawyer? Here are 3 tips for finding a good criminal defense attorney. Experience. Experience. Experience. No surprise here. You need a criminal lawyer who focuses on criminal law. Even handling a DUI requires a tremendous amount of experience. In some instances DUI cases involve more complicated scientific issues than a serious felony in Arkansas. Justin Eisele primarily handles serious Arkansas state and federal offenses. He has handled hundreds of federal c ..read more