Category Archives: —- Paul Notarianni

Cross-Reference of Maryland Traffic Offenses

Article by Paul J. Notarianni ABSTRACT:  This piece is a cross-reference of Maryland traffic offenses.  It lists most offenses under the Maryland Transportation Article which carry a potential jail sentence, the number of points assessed by the MVA upon conviction, and … Continue reading

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The Justice Reinvestment Act’s Impact on 8-505

  ABSTRACT: The 2016 Justice Reinvestment Act includes some drastic changes to Health General Sections 8-505 and 8-507.  This article is a supplement piece to a prior article on Health General Relief. It highlights the portions of the Justice Reinvestment … Continue reading

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Defense Access to Police Personnel File

Article by Paul J. Notarianni ABSTRACT:  The following is a sample argument for defense access to a police officer’s personnel file, based on misconduct. In a proper context, a litigator might make a similar argument to access records in a … Continue reading

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Notes and Forms: Health General Sections 8-505; 8-506; and 8-507

Notes and Forms Article by Paul J. Notarianni ABSTRACT:  In a criminal matter, a sentencing judge has the power to order a defendant into the custody of the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to receive substance abuse treatment, rather … Continue reading

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Notes and Forms: Defending School Truancy Cases in the District Court of Maryland

Notes and Forms article by Paul J. Notarianni. ABSTRACT: This article is a collection of notes and draft forms regarding criminal defense of charges brought against parents for compulsory school attendance violations (Maryland Education Article 7-­301) Some of the more … Continue reading

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Welcome! Site Information

Welcome to the Western Maryland Advocate, formerly the Maryland Advocate Version 2.0 Beta!  This site is an independent forum to present informational pieces on legal practice. Feel free to view and download any of the content on this site IF … Continue reading

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