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Victims of Internet Harassment: Criminal Conduct, Protective Orders
In the last few years, explosive growth of social media caused an explosion of internet harassment. Whether it is internet harassment of a person or a business, the growth of cyber-bullying, revenge porn, or just plain false information online has grown exponentially. Changes in evolving technology have been far ahead of the law and its protections for people.
This blog explores victims of internet harassment’s legal options and explores legal shortcomings in the ever-evolving area of internet law.
Criminal Conduct and Protective Orders: Know Your Options
If You Are Being Harassed
First, every situation is different and nothing in this article is meant to substitute for good legal counsel.
The threshold question is this: Are you being physically threatened through telephone, text, email, or social media?
If the answer is YES, you should immediately call the police. If the answer is NO, your situation still needs to be examined more thoroughly.
Case Dismissed – Assault 2nd Degree, Burglary 3rd/4th Degree
Attorney: Creston Smith
Patapsco District Court
December 9-13
Case Dismissed – Failure to Stop After Accident
Attorney: Kurt Nachtman
Harford County District Court
December 2-6
Probation Before Judgement, 18 Months Supervised Probation – DUI
Attorney: Patrick Seidel
Harford County District Court
December 2-6
Stet – Possession of Controlled Dangerous Substance
Attorney: Creston Smith
Essex District Court
December 2-6
Silverman Thompson Wins Dismissal of Foreclosure and Breach of Contract Case
Homeowners in Florida hired Silverman Thompson to defend a breach of contract and mortgage foreclosure action filed in the Circuit Court for Broward County, Florida. Mark Edelson and Michael J. Levin moved to dismiss the complaint and aggressively pursued their clients’ defenses, arguing that certain key documents were unsigned and therefore violated Florida’s Statute of Frauds, section 725.01, Florida Statutes.
The Statute of Frauds requires specific types of contracts to be written and signed, unlike many contracts, which may be enforced even though they are not in writing. As a result of Silverman Thompson’s zealous advocacy in its motion to dismiss and correspondence to opposing counsel, the plaintiff voluntarily dismissed the case.
Silverman Thompson Partner Mark Edelson handles business and real estate disputes in Florida’s state and federal courts.
Probation Before Judgement – Driving Under the Influence
Attorney: Creston Smith
Talbot County District Court
October 28-November 1
5 Years All Suspended, 5 Years Supervised Probation – Assault 2nd Degree
Attorney: Patrick Seidel
Carroll County Circuit Court
October 28-November 1
1 Year Supervised Probation, 2 Years Unsupervised Probation – Defendant’s Second DUI
Attorney: Brian Thompson
Baltimore County Circuit Court
October 28-November 1
Acquitted on all Charges – Assault 1st/2nd Degree, Firearm Charges
Attorney: Brian Thompson
Baltimore County Circuit Court
October 28-November 1
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