by Lee J. Eidelberg, Esquire Effective October 1, 2025, Maryland has enacted a tiered fine schedule for camera ticket violations. While such violations are “civil” penalties, are not reported to the Motor Vehicle Administration, and do NOT result in point assessments, the financial consequences can be significant. Excess Speed Over Limit Fine (Speed Camera) 12-15… Read More »
By: Lee J. Eidelberg, Esquire Effective July 1, 2025, Maryland has enacted Senate Bill 590—The Sergeant Patrick Kepp Act—in response to the 2023 line-of-duty injury of Montgomery Police Sergeant Patrick Kepp, who was struck by a driver traveling over 100 mph. The enhanced penalties go into effect on October 1, 2025. This legislation significantly strengthens… Read More »
By: Lee J. Eidelberg, Esquire Starting October 1, 2025, Maryland pet owners will have stronger legal recourse when someone injures or kills their companion animal, thanks to the passage of “Buddy’s Law.” Officially titled Civil Actions – Tortious Injury to or Death of Pet – Compensatory Damages, this new law increases the amount of compensatory… Read More »
By Lee J. Eidelberg, Esquire Recently, I represented a client from a rural county in Alabama, near the Florida panhandle, who faced a legal challenge involving a Maryland-issued Temporary Protective Order. The client had never set foot in Maryland. His sister, the petitioner, claimed he threatened her during a family argument in Alabama. Despite this,… Read More »
By Lee J. Eidelberg, Esquire When facing a DUI stop in Maryland, the decision to take or refuse a breathalyzer test is complex and should be carefully considered. Here are some points to consider: Reasons to Take the Breathalyzer Test Implied Consent Laws: In Maryland, like in many states, there are implied consent laws. These… Read More »
Corporate Transparency Act Almost every business entity registered with a state (whether as an LLC, corporation, or otherwise) is required to complete and file a Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting (BOIR) form with the federal government. Reporting Process A copy of the current BOIR form is attached for reference. The form must be submitted online at… Read More »
By Lee J. Eidelberg, Esquire Facing the aftermath of a vehicle-related law violation in Maryland can be daunting, but it’s crucial to understand the steps that follow a conviction and the options you have. Maryland’s District Court works in tandem with the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) to ensure that appropriate measures are taken in… Read More »
By Lee J. Eidelberg, Esquire In November 2022, Maryland voters approved a referendum to legalize marijuana for adult use. Following this, the Maryland Legislature passed the Cannabis Reform Act (H.B. 556/S.B. 516) in spring 2023. Governor Wes Moore signed the bill into law on May 3, 2023, thereby establishing its legal effect. As of July… Read More »
By Lee J. Eidelberg, Esquire Moving violations in Maryland are of two varieties: “payable” or “non-serious” violations, and those which require the alleged offender to appear in court, or “must appear” violations.1 The latter violations, with limited exceptions, carry both monetary fines and a penalty of incarceration. Citations are now usually issued on a computer… Read More »
In November 2019, the Baltimore County Council approved legislation to prohibit landlords from rejecting renters solely based on their source of income. This bill, also known as the Baltimore County HOME Act (The Housing Opportunity Made Equal Act), aims to make housing opportunities equal. What does it mean, and how will it impact you when… Read More »