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09/11/2026

📚 When does a school library policy cross the line into a First Amendment issue?

Maryland’s recent decision to pause a controversial Somerset County school library policy has put student free speech, access to information, and the Maryland Freedom to Read Act in the spotlight. The policy would have restricted certain books to students 18 and older, prompting concerns about viewpoint-based restrictions and the rights of students, teachers, and librarians.

In our latest blog, Thomas Maronick Jr. examines the Somerset County book dispute, the difference between age-appropriate educational decisions and viewpoint discrimination, and how Maryland law protects access to information in public schools.

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Maryland blocked a Somerset County policy restricting school library books. Learn how First Amendment rights protect student access to information.

09/10/2026

Charged while visiting Maryland from another state? You may have to come back.

If you're arrested in Ocean City, Maryland, don't assume you can handle your case from home. While an attorney may be able to waive your appearance for certain minor criminal charges, many offenses, including DUI charges, require you to return to court.

Speak with an experienced Maryland criminal defense attorney to understand your options.

09/08/2026

Domestic violence charges in Maryland carry serious consequences.

A Maryland domestic violence charge may include offenses like first-degree assault or second-degree assault, with penalties that can include significant jail time, fines, and a permanent criminal record.

If you've been arrested, don't wait to understand your legal options.

09/07/2026

Labor Day weekend means crowded Maryland highways and more drunk drivers on the road. If one hits you, know this: Maryland won't let you sue the bar that overserved, and being just 1% at fault can wipe out your claim.

Don't talk to the insurance adjuster first. Know your rights.

👉 https://www.maronicklaw.com/blog/whos-liable-if-youre-hit-by-a-drunk-driver-over-labor-day-weekend-in-maryland/

Hit by a drunk driver in Maryland over Labor Day? Learn who's liable, why dram shop claims fail here, and how to protect your case. Free consult.

09/07/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Labor Day from Maronick Law!

Today we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and resilience of workers across Maryland and beyond. Whether you're spending the long weekend with family, traveling to the beach, or simply taking a well-deserved break, we hope you have a safe and enjoyable holiday.

If you're hitting the road this Labor Day, remember to drive responsibly, stay alert, and look out for one another.

From all of us at Maronick Law, have a safe and Happy Labor Day!

09/04/2026

A fake ID charge can affect more than just one night out.

In Maryland, a fake ID offense may be considered a crime of moral turpitude, which can have lasting consequences for your future. It may impact military enlistment, employment opportunities, professional licensing, and other background checks.

If you're facing a fake ID charge, it's important to speak with an experienced Maryland criminal defense attorney as soon as possible.

09/03/2026

As the high-profile Lindsay Clancy trial draws intense public attention, questions have emerged about whether social media, courthouse supporters, and the so-called “Karen Read effect” could influence jurors.

Thomas Maronick Jr. spoke with The US Sun about the importance of maintaining an impartial jury, particularly in emotionally charged cases where mental health is a central issue.

“The jury’s going to be listening to your arguments, and you need a jury that really believes in the science of it and really understands these issues.”

Tom explained that jurors face the difficult responsibility of separating emotion from the legal and scientific questions they are asked to consider, underscoring why impartiality is so critical in a criminal trial.

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WARNINGS the Lindsay Clancy case could be impacted by the so-called “Karen Read effect” have been torn down by legal experts, despite a conspiracy theory sparked by the jury’s clo…

09/02/2026

Labor Day weekend means more cars on the road and a greater risk of serious accidents.

Whether you're heading to Ocean City, traveling across Maryland's Eastern Shore, or returning home after the holiday, heavy traffic, distracted driving, and impaired drivers can make the roads more dangerous.

If you're injured in a Maryland car accident, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages.

Drive safely, stay alert, and enjoy the holiday weekend. If the unexpected happens, Maronick Law is here to help.

09/01/2026

Can Luigi Mangione’s federal guilty plea stop his New York state murder case?

After pleading guilty to federal charges, Mangione’s defense filed a motion arguing that double jeopardy protections should prevent the state prosecution from moving forward. Thomas Maronick Jr., who provided independent legal analysis to The New York Sun, called the strategy “worth a shot” while acknowledging that the legal hurdles are “tricky.”

Our latest blog breaks down the double jeopardy argument, dual-sovereignty doctrine, state and federal charges, and what this high-profile case illustrates about using pretrial motions and every available legal strategy in a criminal defense case.

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Baltimore attorney Tom Maronick Jr. breaks down Luigi Mangione's double jeopardy motion, the sovereignty doctrine, and why it's a legal long shot.

09/01/2026

Injured in a car accident while vacationing in Maryland? Know your rights.

A Maryland car accident can leave you dealing with medical bills, lost wages, insurance companies, and more. You may even have benefits available through your own insurance policy that you don't know about.

If you've been hurt on Maryland's Eastern Shore, Maronick Law can help you pursue the compensation you deserve.