Law Offices of Elling and Elling

Law Offices of Elling and Elling Gaithersburg, Maryland Divorce, Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Attorneys. The Law Offices of Elling & Elling is a father-son team.

David Elling has handled criminal law, personal injury, traffic violations, and family law & divorce for decades. Additionally, his son Todd Elling focuses on the same areas. Their combined experience exceeds 50 years. We are a small firm priding ourselves on personal service, competitive rates and "outside the box" thinking when it comes to solving our clients' legal problems. Practice areas:
Div

orce
Custody & Visitation
Domestic Violence
Drug Crimes Defense
DUI and Traffic Charges
Personal Injury

Can shoplifting be accidental?
05/13/2022

Can shoplifting be accidental?

When considering shoplifting, we tend to think about the assailant who has deliberately concealed goods and bolted from the store. However, it’s not always that straightforward. People find themselves facing shoplifting charges all the time when they had no intention whatsoever to steal. How does ...

The most common parole conditions
05/06/2022

The most common parole conditions

If you’ve been convicted of a criminal offense, then prison time may form part of your sentence. In some circumstances, you may be granted a conditional release before your sentence was set to be complete, but you will be on parole. Importantly, parole does not come without conditions. There may b...

Does the court always accept a plea deal?
05/03/2022

Does the court always accept a plea deal?

Plea deals are the way the majority of criminal cases are resolved. These deals usually benefit the court and the defendant. There are several things that defendants need to know if they’re considering a plea deal. One of the most important things to remember about these agreements is that they’...

Decriminalization: Maryland has interesting ma*****na laws
04/20/2022

Decriminalization: Maryland has interesting ma*****na laws

There are two basic sides to ma*****na laws when you look at the various states. There has recently been a movement to legalize ma*****na for recreational use, and many states have made this process legal. These states tend to have dispensaries where you can make purchases just the same way that you...

Are sobriety checkpoints legal?
04/15/2022

Are sobriety checkpoints legal?

As the weather gets warmer, more people will be out celebrating the Spring and Summer holidays. This means sobriety checkpoints are on the way. Law enforcement agencies around the country conduct sobriety checkpoints in order to discourage and deter drunk driving. These checkpoints are set up at ran...

Don't violate your Maryland parole
04/12/2022

Don't violate your Maryland parole

While you were doing time in prison, all you could think about was getting out and getting back to your family and loved ones. You counted down the days until your sentence was fulfilled. When you were granted parole, you were ecstatic walking out the doors and into the loving arms of your family. Y...

What happens when someone calls the police over a fight?
03/30/2022

What happens when someone calls the police over a fight?

Even if your marriage is generally positive, you and your spouse may go through some difficult times or occasionally have intense disagreements. A wild or loud fight will not cause any lasting

Can I still drive after a DUI charge?
03/24/2022

Can I still drive after a DUI charge?

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a serious offense. It puts you and others on the road near you in danger as you are more likely to cause a deadly accident. When you are arrested for

Are you eligible for parole?
03/17/2022

Are you eligible for parole?

Being convicted of a criminal offense can have severe implications on your life. One of the more serious penalties is being sent to prison for an extended period of time. In some circumstances, you

What constitutes burglary under Maryland law?
03/10/2022

What constitutes burglary under Maryland law?

Burglary is a form of theft that also involves trespassing. Compared with shoplifting, burglary is a somewhat less common form of theft and also one subject to more serious penalties. People get

There's a lot at risk if you fail probation drug or alcohol tests
03/03/2022

There's a lot at risk if you fail probation drug or alcohol tests

Going to jail is the biggest concern of many people facing criminal charges. Probation can be a way for them to avoid time in state custody while also facing ongoing consequences for their actions.

Can the police legally lie to you?
02/22/2022

Can the police legally lie to you?

You know that there are cases in which lying to the police is a criminal offense. You could be charged with something like obstructing justice or hampering a criminal investigation. Does that mean it

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