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answered on Aug 10, 2018
Both. Unlike most states, Maryland does not employ comparative fault concepts.
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answered on Aug 8, 2018
Sure. The court would set the terms of the release. This would include anything from recognizance to bail or other terms that the court found proper under the circumstances.
The person who hit me got away with nothing no fees, tickets, nothing. I do want to go to small claims court. I recently checked the persons file under maryland judiciary search and now she is in stage 1 expungement for the hit and run, can I still go to claims court? To sue for the damage to my... View More 
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answered on Aug 3, 2018
Yes. The outcome in the traffic case has no bearing on your civil claim.
The passenger told cops it was his but it wasn't found on him nor was it his vehicle. We it was he say she say.
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answered on Jul 25, 2018
Sure it's legal. If contraband and cash are found in a car, it's not unusual, and perfectly legal, to charge the occupants. It sound like he has a potentially winable constructive possession case. He should hire an experienced criminal attorney.
Both drivers were found at fault because there were no witnesses. I was seriously injured; driving straight through an intersection, the other driver was turning left. He was uninjured. I never saw him.
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answered on Jul 24, 2018
Your narrative recites there were no witnesses. Posting signs does not seem like an effective way to locate any. Having said that, you should really have an experienced personal injury attorney examine the liability determination you've been given by the police or by a claims adjuster.
I was drunk to the point were I have no memory of the said events. I was drinking excessively throughout the day. I have witnesses to prove my lack of mental capacity. This is my first isolated major offenses of theft between 500 and 1500 dollars. Second degree assault were I unintentionally pushed... View More
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answered on Jul 22, 2018
You need to consult with an attorney to discuss the if you've been charged with a crime involving specific intent, and the applcability of that offense to that crime.
limit they have to abide by?
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answered on Jul 17, 2018
There is no hard and fast rule. Generally, 30 days is considered adequate time to investigate a claim. An unreasonable delay, especially where the answers are clear, may entice the MIA to get involved and examine the insurer's conduct.
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answered on Jul 14, 2018
Is random drug screening a condition of your probation? No. You can't refuse. Technically, you can refuse to take it, but the agent would likely just violate you, and you would face the entire original suspended sentence.
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answered on Jul 5, 2018
Yes. You can appeal an adverse ruling at the WCC to the Circuit Court for review.
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answered on Jun 18, 2018
if you signed a release and accepted money. The case is over. This is considered binding. If an insurance company has offered you money, and you have not yet accepted, the offer may be negotiable, and you have the option to go to court and ask a judge or jury to determine a fair amount. You should... View More
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answered on Jun 5, 2018
The statements of witnesses would be considered hearsay and inadmissible at trial as substantive evidence of what happened. Those witnesses would need to appear in court and give live in-person testimony as to the happening of the accident, so that they are subject to cross-examination. If,... View More
She signed the statement in front of a lawyer and a notary a day before she went to settlement on the house. Is this family member in trouble if she is turned into the authorities? Is this considered perjury?
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answered on Jun 3, 2018
I would have to believe that there are penalties for signing a statement under oath indicating that you plan to use a home as your principal place of residence, and then never doing so, or having any intention of doing so. I would defer to experienced Real Estate counsel, who would likely be most... View More
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answered on Jun 1, 2018
You need to look for witnesses, and potentially sources of surveillance that could have captured the event. If Police were summoned that would be a good place to start, as well as any ambulance records, and a general canvas of the area, searching for private or public methods of surveillance. Many... View More
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answered on May 24, 2018
Immediately. Make sure that you report your accident and corresponding injury to employer. Make sure that you complete any required documents. Request treatment for your injury. If treatment is not provided or delayed by your employer, immediately seek medical treatment on your own and keep your... View More
can't recover medical expenses incurred? What are my options?
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answered on May 20, 2018
In this instance you would look to your own underinsured coverage for a full recovery. Maryland law requires a minimum of $30,000 in liability coverage. If you opted to purchase uninsured/underinsured insurance above that level, you would have the availability of underinsured coverage on your own... View More
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answered on May 12, 2018
Not if you settled, it executed a release, or had the claim otherwise resolved by a court of law. The Maryland the statute of limitations for a claim based on negligence is 3 years, so it appears you are within that time frame. It may be difficult or impossible to prove the symptoms occurring 2... View More
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answered on May 11, 2018
That answer has a lot of variables and the answer depends in part on what you mean by filing a claim. In Maryland, lawsuits based on negligence must be filed within three years from the date of loss. If the claim is against the government, then there are frequently notice requirements that must be... View More
certain witnesses and or state the opening or closing arguments himself ? Is there a law or a practice and procedure rule that prevents this type of hybrid representation ?
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answered on May 3, 2018
No. You can't. You are in proper person, or you are represented, not both. You certainly can get your questions asked, through your chosen attorney. You can get your arguments raised, through your chosen attorney. Or, you can choose to represent yourself. Good luck.
he is being held in ann Arundel county
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answered on May 2, 2018
You'd likely need to find the appropriate issuing jurisdiction in VA, and contact the judiciary/ court system there to uncover out what can be found out about the nature of the underlying charges.
anyone before a lawyer but I spoke to the police to answer questions at the scene of the accident. Was that a mistake?
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answered on May 2, 2018
Absolutely not. You are obligated to provide certain information by law to the police as well as other participants in the incident, if applicable. You are also obligated to cooperate with your own insurance company regarding the specifics of the accident. My suggestion would be that you don't... View More
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