by eldridge | Apr 20, 2012 | Legal Informational Resources
The following responses are the finalists for the Bourbon & Bowties giveaway contest. Maxine Morrow: “It wasn’t me… literally” I have a story about getting out of a ticket… A friend of mine that looks similar to me and doesn’t have the most...
by eldridge | Apr 16, 2012 | Legal Informational Resources
Sometimes it might sound silly or oxymoronic (given the slow and sometimes painful pace of our criminal justice system), but you have an absolute constitutional right to a speedy trial. This does not mean you have a right to what a layperson would call a speedy...
by eldridge | Apr 10, 2012 | Legal Informational Resources
If you follow our blog, you will quickly realize that, as lawyers, we care a great deal how our clients appear in the courtroom. Too often, I see defendants waiting in Court wearing wholly inappropriate outfits, that show an unnecessary amount of skin, and...
by eldridge | Apr 4, 2012 | Baltimore Lawyers News
The much anticipated arrival of Spring also means the much anticipated arrival of the annual Bourbon & Bowties benefit event hosted by the Quinntessential Gentleman in Baltimore. This year’s charity event will support the National Federation for the Blind...
by eldridge | Mar 22, 2012 | Baltimore DUI Information, Legal Informational Resources
To blow, or not to blow, that is the question. I was having lunch today with another Baltimore lawyer. He primarily practices divorce and family law. He made the interesting comment that it is very difficult to practice other types of law besides family and divorce...
by eldridge | Mar 12, 2012 | Baltimore Lawyers News
The Maryland General Assembly session is about 2/3rd’s of the way through. Here’s a very quick update as some action has finally started to happen in the areas of criminal law and DUI/DWI laws: The Governor has threatened to veto any medical marijuana...
by eldridge | Mar 8, 2012 | Fraud Prevention: Business Tips
All businesses, large or small, will someday be subjected to an employee theft or fraud, whether it is office supplies, time sheet fraud, cash, stock manipulation, skimming, data loss, or something else. The list is endless. There are, however, some common ground...
by eldridge | Mar 3, 2012 | Legal Informational Resources
This Maryland Attorney wants you to know that Identity theft affects people of all ages, including children. Many identity thieves actually prefer to use a child’s personal information, rather than an adult’s, because while many adults keep track of their credit, most...
by eldridge | Feb 20, 2012 | Legal Informational Resources
This Maryland Attorney always advises his clients to “dress to impress” when appearing in court. Dressing appropriately tells the Judge and/or jury you are taking the case seriously. I have always stressed the importance of courtroom etiquette and attire,...
by eldridge | Feb 13, 2012 | Baltimore DUI Information
Picture yourself at a party getting ready to leave. You want to drive home. It’s late. You had a few drinks, and are pretty tired. When you got behind the wheel, you thought you were OK to make it a few miles home. While you’re driving, you realize you...
