From Harford County government: Harford County is seeking volunteers in grades 8-12 who are interested in helping their peers while learning about the law and the justice system. Volunteers will serve as peer jurors in the Teen Court program. Harford County Teen Court provides a second chance to teens who are nonviolent, first-time offenders by […]
Free Legal Assistance Offered for “Decisions That Determine Your Destiny” After Catastrophic Illness or Injury
From Harford County government: Are your loved ones prepared to carry out your wishes in the event of a catastrophic illness or injury? Legal documents such as a financial power of attorney and advanced medical directive can relieve the burden of resolving legal issues during a difficult time. The Harford County Dept. of Community Services, […]
Simpson: “As a Law-Loving Black Man, I’m Damned if I Do and I’m Damned if I Don’t”
From Omar Simpson: It still amazes me when I hear people act shocked that black men feel a need to band together to protect themselves. “Protection?” they say, “Protection from what? You’re livin’ in the U.S. of A!” Others say, “Can’t we all just get along?” Hell No we just can’t all just get along! […]
Sen. Jennings: “Heroin Overdose Deaths Have Spiraled to Epidemic Proportions”
From the office of State Sen. J.B. Jennings: Death resulting from a heroin overdose is too often the final tragedy to befall a heroin addict. Compounding that tragedy is the fact that many of these deaths can be prevented. Maryland is one of 23 states enacting laws and establishing programs to prevent heroin overdose deaths […]
Sheriff Bane: Harford County Deputies Have Choice Whether to Issue Marijuana Civil Citation
Harford County Sheriff’s Deputies will have the discretion whether to issue civil citations for marijuana possession under 10 grams, Sheriff Jesse Bane said, a modification of statewide policy intended to preserve the agency’s ability to make deals in pursuit of larger drug busts. Under the Maryland State Police’s “model” policy for enforcing the new marijuana […]
Firearm Purchasers with Applications Pending on Oct. 1 Will Not Need to Obtain Handgun Qualification License
From Maryland State Police: Marylanders who have submitted handgun purchase applications on or before September 30 will not be required to obtain a handgun qualification license, as required by the new law that is set to take effect on Oct. 1. The new law that takes effect in Maryland on October 1 states that a […]
Del. Szeliga: “What ARE Maryland Gun Laws Anyway?”
From Del. Kathy Szeliga: Welcome to another edition of the Delegate Szeliga Weekly Update! This week, the update will be covering firearm issues, specifically mental health and school safety legislative initiatives that I support. I also wanted to provide you with current firearm laws in Maryland, as I have found that most people do not […]
Harford County Volunteer Fire and EMS Association Details Opposition to Fire Commission; Announcement from County Exec Craig Expected Tuesday
Days after Harford County Executive David Craig called a press conference to lambast opposition by top local fire and EMS officials to his bill creating an advisory commission on their operations, those same fire officials defended their stance, saying the commission needs more members with local roots. Meanwhile, in a radio appearance the same morning, […]
