Personal Injuries with Pre-Existing Injuries

The Baltimore attorneys at Alperstein & Diener discuss the procedures for seeking compensation from a personal injury case with a pre-existing injury. If you are injured in an automobile accident it is important that you receive prompt medical treatment, follow doctor’s recommendations and alert your doctor of any pre-existing injury. A pre-existing injury should not…

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What to Expect in Rent Court

The Baltimore attorneys at Alperstein & Diener discuss reasons for appearances in Rent Court, and what to expect from a landlord or tenant’s standpoint.   A landlord can take a tenant to Rent Court for non-payment of rent, which may result in an eviction. The trial procedures are less formal in Rent Court than regular…

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Injuries and Premises Liabilities

If you are injured as a result of a dangerous or defective condition on someone’s property you may be entitled to recover damages against the owner of the premises. Maryland law requires owners of property to keep their property reasonably safe. If a property owner had knowledge and an opportunity to correct a dangerous condition…

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What You Need to Know About Violent Crimes

People often ask criminal lawyers: “What is a violent crime?” Contrary to the obvious response that it is a crime that involves violence, there is a specific list in Maryland law of what qualifies as a “crime of violence.” The Criminal Law Article, §14-101 lists abduction, arson, kidnapping, voluntary manslaughter, murder, rape, robbery, carjacking, various sex…

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Standard of Evidence for Protective Order Will Change October 1, 2014

On October 1, 2014 the standard of evidence for getting a protective order will change.  The process should remain the same, but the burden of proof is changing.  Prior to October 1st a petitioner has had to convince a judge by “clear and convincing” evidence that an abusive act had occurred before a judge could issue a protective order—as…

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Treatment Recommendations

When you meet with Alperstein and Diener lawyers for a criminal or drunk driving matter, don’t be surprised if we recommend getting an evaluation and treatment.  We recommend this course of action because we understand how cases are perceived by the judges, prosecutors and court personnel.  In drug cases, because of the addictive nature of…

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Your Rights to an Attorney: Breathalyzer Tests

Whether or not you will be allowed to consult with an attorney before you take a breathalyzer test is a question which has significance on two fronts. Drivers charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) face not only criminal sanctions, but also the possibility of a license suspension. Maryland’s implied consent statutes and related legislation…

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Andrew I. Alperstein Interviewed by WBAL-TV

Andrew I. Alperstein was interviewed by WBAL-TV in conjunction with the recent arrest of a man who allegedly threatened several jurors at the Mitchell Courthouse in downtown Baltimore.  Although Mr. Alperstein is not the man’s defense attorney, he offered his legal opinion in regards to the circumstances surrounding the case and the allegations: “This kind…

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Shoplifting Charges in Maryland

The Baltimore criminal defense attorneys at Alperstein & Diener explain the shoplifting charges in Maryland.  People who get accused of shoplifting in Maryland are usually charged with the misdemeanor offense of Theft.  Maryland statutes provide for several levels of severity of theft, each one based upon the value of the item in dispute.  For items…

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Police Officer Found Not Guilty of Criminal Charges

Baltimore criminal defense attorney, Andrew Alperstein successfully defends a Howard County police officer accused of negligent driving and assault. Andrew Alperstein was recently quoted in the Baltimore Sun in relation to his representation of a Howard County police officer charged with four counts of second-degree assault, one reckless driving count, and two counts of negligent…

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