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He's 17 he's had probations and has gotten into trouble before but never with arson
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answered on Nov 9, 2019
If he is charged as a juvenile, the maximum penalty could be a commitment to the juvenile jail until the age of 21. It does not mean he would receive this but that would be the maximum. If the State is able to bind him over and charge him as an adult, the maximum penalty for arson is 30 years in... View More 
Been paying faithfully for almost 3 yrs... including taxes
She did not record our contract, nor does she have the deed. Do I have recourse?
answered on Nov 7, 2019
I am sorry, but there aren’t enough facts in your question to allow me to answer it. Perhaps it would be more efficient and helpful for you to call our office at your convenience at 846-6111 and ask for my partner, Cecilia Guecia?
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answered on Oct 30, 2019
You can contact the court where the charge is and ask. If it's an arrest warrant it may be sealed until he's arrested so you would not be able to find out through the court. Typically only warrants for failure to appear in court are public record. Arrest warrants for new cases are... View More
We purchased a bank owned foreclosure and discovered the attic has visible asbestos containing vermiculite insulation.
answered on Oct 22, 2019
33 M.R.S. § 172(3) provides: "[t]he following transfers are exempt from this subchapter: . . . 3. Power of sale. Transfers by a sale under a power of sale or any foreclosure sale under a decree of foreclosure after default in an obligation secured by a mortgage or deed of trust or secured by... View More
answered on Oct 21, 2019
Discuss your case with counsel. Many more facts are needed.
the house before and put money away but a creditor comes back for more $ than the house sold is the estate liable?
answered on Oct 21, 2019
I am sorry for your loss. If the creditor received proper notice under 18-C M.R.S. § 3-801(1), Notice to creditors, and failed to present its claim within 4 months after the date of the first publication of the notice, then this statute provides that creditor’s claim is forever barred. Your... View More
We have moved out of the place and I never signed the lease but he did. Now they want back rent from both of us. Do I have to pay since I didn’t sign the lease?
answered on Oct 5, 2019
Generally speaking, if you did not sign the lease, it means the landlord may not be able to pursue a breach of contract claim against you. That said, the landlord would likely have claims against you for unjust enrichment and/or what is called quantum meruit. To establish a claim for unjust... View More
Contractor rebuilding a road in town, wondered if there are licensing or certification requirements?
answered on Oct 14, 2019
A Maine attorney could answer you best, but your question remains open for two weeks. You could check with the Maine Department of Transportation to see if they offer information/resources for contractors. Good luck
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A friend and I went together and bought jewelry lots and now she’s sold all of it so I’m asking if I have a right to half the
Money she got since I paid half
answered on Sep 18, 2019
Did you have an agreement as to how the proceeds from the sale of the jewelry lots would be split? If so, that would control. If not, I think you would at least have a good argument that, since you provided half of the funds needed to acquire the jewelry lots, you should receive half of the... View More
I have a video that will show the proof of adding to the medication on top of the hospitals medication which caused the patient to overdose
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answered on Sep 17, 2019
If this is a case involving medical negligence, you should contact a medical practice lawyer. I do not handle medical malpractice claims. Sorry I can't be more help on this. Thanks
answered on Sep 18, 2019
I would first start by looking at the relevant subdivision documents to see what they provide. Likely, your answer is in those documents.
When we started the process we agreed to buy the display model because we were promised a fast turnaround before school starts. Now they are saying it won't be until next week after 2 months of struggling to even get a date scheduled. They had originally said the week of August 19th but... View More
answered on Sep 10, 2019
Assuming you have a written contract with the seller of the modular home, typically the terms of that contract would govern your available rights and remedies under the circumstances.
The seller's real estate agent is insisting we sign a form declining coverage from American Home Shield, saying we can't close until we sign the document. It seems odd, if this is required, then wouldn't the lender request it? She's been a liar through this entire process so we don't trust her.
answered on Sep 5, 2019
That doesn't sound right to me. I would contact your lender and ask them if they are requiring you to sign that form as a condition of closing. If they are not, then I would ask the seller's real estate agent on what basis she is insisting you sign that form.
The right of way is contested.
The property has no utilities.
The neighbors are horse's behinds.
Property is in Acton, Maine
answered on Sep 4, 2019
The short answer is, if you stop paying the taxes, ultimately the Town of Action will record a tax lien and then foreclose on that lien, taking ownership of the property. Why wouldn't you at least consult with a real estate broker and see if the property is worth trying to sell?
Or the bank just gave him a loan and then he told me that the bank sold it to a brokerage company and he will continue paying to the company and then the company asked for higher price for the house and I don’t think it’s a true story
answered on Sep 1, 2019
I am sorry, but your question does not contain enough factual information to allow me to answer it.
And is it legal for the brokerage company to ask for higher price than i bought it from bank
Is it a violation if the pfa order does not say I cant text but says I can call and me and my children text
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answered on Aug 28, 2019
I would have to see the PFA order to know for sure, but if the Order specifies phone calls only then any other contact, including through text, is likely a violation of the Order.
Currently I'm the buyer in an owner finance agreement and have missed my August payment. This is the only payment I have missed. I informed the sellers that I would be making a late payment, including my late fees as soon as my check from my new job comes in on the 28th. The sellers then told... View More
answered on Aug 22, 2019
Based on the facts as you have stated them, yes, if they start the eviction process before that 30 days + 7-day notice period is up, then they would be in breach of your contract.
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answered on Aug 22, 2019
It is illegal under federal law. It would not be illegal under Maine law if it was consensual.
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answered on Aug 22, 2019
It would depend on the category of gross sexual assault that is charged and convicted on. In general, this is a very serious charge that often carries a long prison term, with some forms of gross sexual assault carrying prison terms of 20 years or more. A gross sexual assault conviction will also... View More
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