MD Code, Criminal Law, § 3-803. Harassment.

Prohibited

(a) A person may not follow another in or about a public place or maliciously engage in a course of conduct that alarms or seriously annoys the other:

(1) with the intent to harass, alarm, or annoy the other;... View More

Unless there is an earnings withholding order served on your employer that is automatically garnishing your pay to cover your child support obligation which you need to terminate, you simply stop paying as soon as your child turns 18 or graduates high school (whichever is later). No petition to... View More

Maryland’s 10% Inheritance tax only applies to non-spouses, non-lineal heirs and ancestors, and non-siblings. So, for instance, if the beneficiary receiving title to the house is a child of the deceased grantor of the trust, then there is no inheritance tax. In addition, assuming the grantor of... View More

When was the estate opened? When did you become aware there was an estate opened? When was the estate closed? 2018 is 7 years ago. If the estate is now closed for several years, and if you knew that your mother had passed away and that an estate was opened before the estate closed, then you... View More

If you want to sue them for the business assets, i.e., the house, then you're going to have a statute of limitations problem on your claim for waiting for 7 years after the business was closed and filed for bankruptcy, and potentially an issue with the bankruptcy court, since it sounds like... View More

You need a real address for the principal office. It does not need to be your personal residence. Obviously, that means you need to arrange for another address. If you have a friend or colleague willing to let you use their existing office for the purpose, basically a mail drop for you, that’s... View More

A court can always modify a child support agreement in accordance with the Maryland Child Support Guidelines, which are mandated by statute and generally cannot be waived by agreement of the parents. So either parent can go to court to modify an agreed child support arrangement using the... View More

Yes, you can register and drive a de-commissioned ambulance as a used truck. You must remove all emergency lights and logos/wording/markings designating it as an emergency vehicle (the words “emergency,” “EMS,” crosses, etc.). You should check with the MVA whether anything else must be... View More

Civil or criminal harassment is defined as a pattern of repeated contacts or communications that seriously annoys another person. A single communication does not qualify. I assume this person did not previously file for a restraining order or pursue criminal charges against you; however, if my... View More

Yes, you are at fault. ALL red lights require a full stop, even those where by law you are allowed to make a right turn. The right turn is allowed after you stop. You were treating a right turn on a red light as if you had a green right turn arrow. That isn't the law.

Obviously, you would like to leave the fence where it is.

First, you need to look at your HOA governing documents and covenants filed in the land records, or better, have a lawyer do so, and review issues relating to the right to claim adverse possession over common community property of... View More

I agree with the other two answers. I am adding this additional response so that you can undertand some of the tax consequences and reconsider what you are doing so as to avoid those extra taxes.

When a person sells their property during their lifetime, they may realize a capital gain,... View More

His overseas assets will be distributed according to the law of the country where those assets are located. Therefore, you will need to locate a lawyer in that country and open an estate there to pass ownership to his children, assuming that is who inherits under the laws of Bangladesh.

Your agreement should spell out any deductions. If the language does not provide for spitting the hypothetical costs of sale to a third party, then you should not assume that such a deduction is required; in fact, it could very well be the opposite. Take your marital property agreement to your... View More

It’s a simple process of your wife executing a deed from herself to you and her as tenants by the entirety. Any real estate lawyer can draft the deed and record it for you. However, deeding the property alone will not address how either one of you may manage the property (sell or borrow against... View More

Make an appointment with a lawyer who drafts estate planning documents in your jurisdiction. Your mother (and you, really) needs four documents at least: (1) a last will and testament; (2) a durable statutory-compliant financial power of attorney (POA); (3) a healthcare POA; and (4) an Advance... View More

You do not state the exact civil code violation your mother was cited with violating. However, Harford County Code Section 64-12, entitled "Animals Constituting Nuisances" reads as follows:

It is unlawful for any person to keep or maintain any animal in such a manner as to cause... View More

The Public Defender's Office only represents person charged with a criminal offense who cannot fford a lawyer to defend the charges. You are being sued in civil court for an unpaid debt or for breach of contract. Persons appearing in civil court cases are not entitled to receive free legal... View More

It can be, but it depends on the exact charges, which you do not identify. However, you are charged with a criminal offense, and you should not be asking questions on a public forum like this accessible by law enforcement, especially with details that can easily be used to identify you (like 2d... View More

All court files are public and may be copied by anyone, unless a court order directs that all or part of the case file be sealed from public view. Some documents containing personally identifiable information and financial account numbers are redacted or sealed, and all criminal juvenile cases are... View More