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Memorial Day has passed — but for some people in Baltimore County and Harford County, the consequences of the weekend are just beginning.

If you or someone you know was charged with DUI over the holiday weekend, don’t wait and don’t assume the case is airtight.

Attorney Lesley Atkinson published a guide covering exactly what’s at stake after a Maryland DUI arrest — and what an experienced defense attorney can actually do about it:

✅ Was the traffic stop even lawful?
✅ Were field sobriety tests administered correctly?
✅ Are there Constitutional violations that could suppress evidence?
✅ Are there medical explanations for alleged impairment?

For veterans and military personnel, the stakes are even higher — a DUI conviction can affect security clearances, base driving privileges, and career advancement.

Every DUI case is fact-specific. The outcome often depends on details the average person would never know to question.

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Did your loved one live out of state but own property in Maryland?

If so, you may need to open probate here in Maryland — even if the estate is already being handled in another state. This is called ancillary probate, and it’s more common than most people realize.

Some real-life examples:

🏡 A vacation condo in Ocean City owned solely in the deceased’s name? Maryland probate required.
🏠 A rental property in Baltimore titled individually? Maryland probate required.
🏦 A small Maryland bank account with a beneficiary designation? May not require probate at all.

The rules depend on how the property is titled — and getting it wrong can mean missed tax deadlines, court rejections, and months of added delay.

Atkinson Law’s latest blog walks through exactly when Maryland ancillary probate is required, how the process works, and how it may be avoided with the right planning in place.

Out-of-state executors and families dealing with Maryland property — this one’s for you.

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