The driver and you are both responsible for the damage to the rental car. The driver is responsible for damaging the car. You are responsible under your rental car agreement. The driver would be responsible to you for any money you have to pay to the rental car company. If you have insurance,... View More

It really depends on the nature of the discrepancy and whether it is material to the case. Do not assume that the case will be dropped.

The lack of a prior record will help you at sentencing. The judge may give you probation before judgment and/or decide not to send you to jail depending on... View More

Usually, the driver of a cab is an independent contractor and the cab company will not be liable for the driver's negligence. The easiest and quickest way to fix your car is to make a collision claim with your own insurance company. You will have to pay a deductible, but will get it back if... View More

It is a crime for an unlicensed contractor to work without a license. If he is not licensed, you can file criminal charges and ask for a refund as restitution.

If he is licensed, you can filed a complaint with the home improvement commission.

You also could sue him for damages.

You need to speak with your immigration attorney. Do not get your record expunged until your immigration lawyer tells you what documentation you need and that it is okay to do so. The problem with expungement if you are not a citizen is that the records are difficult and sometimes impossible to get... View More

You are entitled to expungement three years from the entry of the PBJ so long as your probation has ended. However, a subsequent conviction within the three years or pending criminal charge can disqualify you from expungement. If the State is objecting, they would state the reason for their... View More

If you were injured on the job, you can file a claim for workers' compensation. You cannot sue your employer in court. Workers' compensation is your exclusive.

It is illegal to fire someone for making a workers' compensation claim under Maryland law.

You should request a trial and not a waiver hearing and go to court. If the police officer does not appear, you will be acquitted. If the police officer appears, you can have a trial. If you are convicted, the judge can offer probation before judgment which avoids the points. Note that a PBJ counts... View More

You would need to discuss with your lawyer the reason the ignition interlock is required. If it was ordered by a judge or you blew .08 or above or refused a breathalyzer test, then you must do the interlock. There are no exceptions.

If the Medical Advisory Board has ordered the interlock... View More

It depends on the judge. Some judges will convert your probation to unsupervised. Other judges will make you stay on supervised probation the entire time. I would not expect the judge to completely end your probation early for a DUI, but unsupervised probation means you do not have to report or pay... View More

You will need to divulge the convictions on all applications to the bar. The character committee will review your application and there may be an investigation to evaluate your fitness and character. The Committee then makes a recommendation to the Board of Law Examiners which could hold a formal... View More

No, this is not a defense to the charge. However, I would still recommend that you request a trial and not a waiver hearing. Sometimes the police officer does not appear. Even if the police officer does appear and you are convicted, the judge can offer probation before judgment which avoids the... View More

If you received probation before judgment, you can seek a "good cause" early expungement for second degree assault. It is a legitimate and valid reason to get an early expungement if you cannot find work. The decision will be up to the judge.

If you did not receive a PBJ, you... View More

If your attorney filed a motion for modification of sentence within 90 days and asked the judge to hold it sub curia, then your attorney can ask the court to schedule a hearing to determine whether the conviction should be modified to probation before judgment. If it is modified to the PBJ, the... View More

If you received probation before judgment, it can be expunged three years after the entry of the PBJ so long as your probation is over by then or sooner for good cause. If the conviction was intact, then it depends whether the assault was a domestic incident. If it was not, the waiting period is 7... View More

It is unclear whether your car was lost or stolen. If AAA lost your car while towing it, they would be liable for the fair market value of your vehicle, plus 6% sales tax, and tags. You may also be entitled to a rental car for a limited period of time. I do not know how they could lose the car. AAA... View More

If you are convicted of the DUI, Maryland will be notified and can suspend or revoke your license. They typically will offer the ignition interlock in lieu of a suspension or revocation. You would receive a letter from the MVA.

If you receive the equivalent of probation before judgment in... View More

Unfortunately, you are entitled to recover the fair market value of your vehicle plus 6% sales tax and tags. If there is still a balance, gap coverage will pay the loan if you have it. Otherwise, you are responsible for any remaining balance.

Since you were injured, you should obtain prompt... View More

First, you should have a lawyer for a DUI. Judges take these cases very seriously especially for a refusal. It is a 12 point ticket that carries a year jail plus possible enhanced penalties for a refusal.

Second, the trial date would definitely have occurred by now for a 2021 ticket. It has... View More

If you refused, it is a 270 day suspension for a first refusal and a 2 year suspension for a second refusal. The suspension begins the 46th day after your arrest. When the suspension is over, you must go to the MVA to get reinstated. Your driving record will tell you if you are eligible for... View More