You can see if the party that subpoena'd you will withdraw the request. If it is the State, and you are a witness, they may excuse you if the defense and State can reach an agreement on the case.

Talk to the State's Attorney's Office and let them know of your feelings. It can't hurt to tell them your position.

You could face the penalties of perjury if such were shown to be the case.

Sounds like a federal case number or a typo... not seen that before.

see my answer to the related question.

Yes. Cruelty to animals is a jailable offense type in Maryland. As a pet lover and former pet owner these are cases -- cruelty to animals -- I refuse to defend unless I am convinced my client didn't commit the offense. Obviously the State's Attorney's Office will make a... View More

Yes.

I am a defense attorney so probably not the best person to ask but that being said I suggest you seek out counseling services to assist you to find the right pathway forward.

Yes you can sue for damages if within three years. You should immediately contact an attorney. if you have been treated for this and have substantial medical records you need to file your claim as soon as possible to preserve your deadline to file. In most cases in MD for this type of case that... View More

It is an assault. You can both sue and press charges for potential rogue and vagabond, malicious destruction of property and second degree assault. The suit would be for damages to the property you own and any injury you may have sustained. The State's Attorney's Office will prosecute... View More

The issue is health and safety. If your health or safety is being threatened, that is grounds. A judge will have to agree but the threat of shooting and killing is prima facie evidence if what your child said was true.

It is a possible product liability case. You want a product liability lawyer who handles personal injury. My office will be happy to consult with you free of charge. Call 410 244-5068 and ask for my intake paralegal Mark.

Not specifically but it could be a factor when a court considers the standard for allowing custody

Is there a peace order or protective order against you? Is she a minor and you are not? These questions would affect the answer to this.

Hire a lawyer, such as our office to see if the warrant can be quashed. I'm not sure writing the governor will do much good other than a pardon application. Whether the warrant can be quashed depends on the unique facts of the case.

Here is the general Maryland rule:

first: consent can only be granted WHEN the statutes allow for consent. It is NOT a defense if you thought she was older.

IF you are 20, and she's 17, it is OK if she consents. If you are 21 and she's 17, it isn't generally OK.... View More

You would need to call the State's Attorney's office if they subpoenaed you. Your views on the case may assist what they wish to do with it. They will make those determinations but usually the positions of witnesses and victims provide input into what they choose to do.

It would really depend on the facts. Of course this can happen. Many stories in the news of a man who holds his domestic partner as some sort of a sex slave. But then again, parents ground their kids all the time, that restricts their movement and there is usually nothing criminal about that.... View More

The problem is that a VOP is technically a civil proceeding. The sentence was already given out by the judge who then imposed it upon a preponderance of the evidence finding that the defendant violated probation. So the legal standard is different. Judges have wide latitude to impose the... View More

They are supposed to contact the parents of the alleged abused individual. Parents are to be notified depending on what kind of school and what level of school this was.