Maryland

Given the declining economy and the dramatic loss of personal income and jobs, a growing number of people are finding themselves in serious credit card debt, many for the very first time.

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While divorcing couples often carry significant sums of credit card debt, they rarely acknowledge the growing problem and the financial dangers it presents, until the debt is officially assigned to one spouse or the other in the final divorce decree.

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Drunk driving is a serious criminal charge. You will most definitely need a qualified DUI lawyer to help you reduce potential damage. Depending on the circumstances and lawyer your case will either be dismissed, there will be a jury trial or you will offer a guilty plea. Sometimes drunk driving plea bargains are preferred because the state will give you an exchange for the time and money saved from not having a jury trial. A good lawyer will be able to give you the best advice.

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Is an employer under a legal obligation to hire or promote me if I am the most qualified person for the position?

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Here you will find a very useful glossary of criminal law terms. Learn the meaning of accessory, accomplice, abscond, accused, crime, criminal, malice, MNaughten rule, offense, quasi-criminal, Racketeer Influenced Corrupt Organization (R.I.C.O.), scienter and situs. It’s always smart to get familiar with law terms. Read on and get knowledgeable.

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Murder is the intentional and unlawful killing of another human being. Below you will find a glossary of murder and it’s associated terms. There are different types of murder and here you will learn what they are and how their intent is judged. Discover the true meaning of capital offense, crime of passion, felony murder doctrine, first degree murder, heat of passion, homicide, justifiable homicide, manslaughter, mayhem, second degree murder, self-defense and wrongful death. Read on and get knowledgeable.

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It’s unfortunate that sex crimes occur so often. Below you will find a sex crimes glossary that defines the most common sex crime terms. Learn the meaning of harassment, indecent exposure, obscene, overt act, panderer, pedophilia, peeping tom, pimp, child pornography, prostitute, rape and dangerous weapon. Protect yourself by always staying alert.

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A warranty is a form of guarantee or assurance that the product you bought operates as intended. The objective of warranty law is to provide an assurance or promise about the quality of the product sold to the buyer.

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It is estimated that over twenty-five percent of all homes in the United States contain some degree of toxic mold. Exposure to toxic mold, especially black mold remains a serious problem in the building and construction industry as well as for those who have fallen ill from such exposure.

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Certain questions cannot be asked in a job application form or during the interview. Here you will learn what’s not appropriate to ask during the hiring process. Employer discrimination is illegal and your rights are protected under employment law. Potential employers may not ask you about race, religion, nationality, immigrant status, disability or sexual orientation. Read on and get knowledgeable.

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