Archive for 2016
The 5 Most Common Car Accident Injuries
The Law Offices of Jeffrey Scholnick examine the causes of the five most common injuries sustained in car accidents, and share advice on post-accident medical treatment. Over 3 million Americans are injured annually in vehicle accidents, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Car accident injuries, similar to the causes of an accident, vary…
Read MoreScholnick Law: Firm News
Jeffrey Scholnick was recently part of a panel discussion for a seminar on Student Loans in bankruptcy. Jeff recently had an exclusive interview with Fonseca, a Latino singer, who performed at the Fillmore in Silver Spring, MD. You can find the English and Spanish versions of Jeff’s article here, on page 25/48. (Mundo Latino – Mayo 2016) Additionally,…
Read MoreWhat You Should Know About Unlawful Arrests and Searches
Experienced attorney, Jeffrey Scholnick, discuss how probable cause is necessary to ensure that law enforcement officers conduct arrest and searches without violating citizens’ civil rights. What is Probable Cause? Probable cause is a standard used by law enforcement to justify making an arrest, issuing a warrant or conducting a search. The Fourth Amendment requires reasonable…
Read MoreJeffrey Scholnick Published in March 2016 Edition of Mundo Latino
Maryland attorney, Jeffrey Scholnick recently wrote an article in Spanish about Maryland Judiciary Case Search, which was published in the March 2016 edition of Mundo Latino. Read the article in its entirety here. Mr. Scholnick’s article is printed on page 33 within the publication, but the online page-flip feature will list p.41/48. About Jeffrey Scholnick: Jeffrey…
Read More4 Common DUI Defense Options
If you are arrested for DUI or DWI, you can face serious repercussions. Here, Maryland attorney, Jeffrey Scholnick discusses common DUI/DWI defenses that may help to reduce your charges. Defenses Related to “Driving” In any DUI/DWI case, there are two main points that a prosecutor must prove to be true. First, they must show that…
Read MoreWhat Happens If I Leave the Scene of an Accident?
When involved in a car accident, individuals have a legal obligation to stop their vehicle and exchange information, at least. Maryland attorney, Jeffrey Scholnick discusses the possible repercussions brought upon an individual by leaving the scene of an accident. Under Maryland law, drivers are required to take certain steps immediately following a car accident. Failure…
Read MoreJeffrey Scholnick Published in February 2016 Edition of Mundo Latino
Maryland attorney, Jeffrey Scholnick recently wrote an article in Spanish about the importance of knowing consumers’ rights when purchasing a car, which was published in the February 2016 edition of Mundo Latino. In Mr. Scholnick’s article, “Conozca Los Derechos Del Consumidor,” he further explains advice provided by the Federal Trade Commission about how to avoid getting into…
Read MoreJeffrey Scholnick Published in BCBA January 2016 Newsletter for Article on Laban Sparks
Maryland attorney, Jeffrey Scholnick was published in the January 2016 edition of The Advocate, the newsletter of the Baltimore County Bar Association, for his article on Laban Sparks. In Mr. Scholnick’s article under the section, “Historical Perspectives,” he recounts the biography of the third president of the Baltimore Count Bar Association – Laban Sparks. Mr. Sparks was widely…
Read MoreJeffrey Scholnick’s Article on Héctor Trícoche Concert Featured in Mundo Latino
Maryland attorney, Jeffrey Scholnick recently wrote an article in Spanish about a concert presented by Héctor Trícoche, an international Latin pop and salsa musician from Puerto Rico, which was published in the January 2016 (Enero, 2016) edition of Mundo Latino. The English translation of this article was also published alongside the Spanish version. In Mr. Scholnick’s article, “¡Héctor…
Read MoreWhat Is a Stet in Criminal Law?
Maryland criminal defense attorney, Jeffrey Scholnick explains the meaning of a stet docket as it applies to criminal law. Stet is a legal concept that is commonly considered and widely used throughout criminal law. When a case is placed on the stet docket, it means that the case is inactive for a period of…
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