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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Maryland on
Q: What does CJIS Code: 1-1093 Statute Code: CR 11 303 mean?

This is pertaining to the state of Maryland

Scott Scherr
Scott Scherr
answered on Jul 26, 2024

This law makes it a crime to hire a prostitute or engage in prostitution.

0 Answers | Asked in Government Contracts for Maryland on
Q: What licenses and permits do I require for MD govt contracting in the field of Custom software programming?

Further what licenses and permits do I require to operate as computer peripherls and equipment supplier with the state of MD?

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Maryland on
Q: I wanted to know if I pay my full balance of rent but have 3 judgements against me , do the judge decide if I stay

I live in pg county one do the court dates was a continuation from a previous court date my balance will be a zero before I go to court but of the rental office take my money . Do the judge still decide if I get evicted or not

1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy, Contracts, Arbitration / Mediation Law and Banking for Maryland on
Q: Can my car lease be repossessed from defaulting on a unsecured credit card within the same bank?

I am looking into joining a debt relief program and before doing so, I am concerned that not paying/defaulting one of my unsecured credit card debts that will be included in the program with Chase Bank will then cause them to repo my vehicle which is also a lease through Chase Bank. I also have a... View More

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answered on Jul 24, 2024

When you default on an unsecured credit card, it doesn’t automatically lead to the repossession of your leased vehicle. Typically, the repossession of a vehicle is associated with missed payments on the auto lease itself, not other unrelated debts. However, banks can cross-check their records,... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Maryland on
Q: My nephew died from Sid’s they took my niece in eve though no ful play on r toxins can they do that

There was no reason my nephew passed they said some babies do do they have the right to remove my niece from the home

0 Answers | Asked in Small Claims for Maryland on
Q: What kind of Legal action can I take against my apartment complex

There was a gas issue at my apartment. The office had to send workers to fix the gas problem. They went to everyone's houses individually in order to resolve the issue and somehow they can't get into mine and are threatening to break my locks while I'm at work. in order to get... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Rights for Maryland on
Q: If an inmate is requesting the first name and ID # of a CO to file a complaint, do the agency have to provide it?

Legally do we have to provide this information?

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Maryland on
Q: Can my landlord hold my lease renewal "hostage" with false claims of breach of lease?

My lease is due for renewal July 31st. Last week she sent a text to tenants regarding coming by with a building appraiser. My phone wasn't working so I never received the text. The next day she attempted to enter my apartment but couldn't because the top lock had been broken and replaced.... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Animal / Dog Law for Maryland on
Q: I was asked to watch a dog for 2 weeks. It has now been 6months. The agreement was $75/week.

They were either late or never paid now they are asking for dog back. I have paid for food and grooming during this period and we have bonded over the last 6 months

0 Answers | Asked in Child Custody for Maryland on
Q: I have a 15yr old son in Va, joint custody with his mom. He wants to live with me in Md. can I file in Md?

I have joint custody with my ex-wife in Va for my 15 yr old son. I recently moved to Maryland, he wants to live with me. Can I file for change in custody from Md?

0 Answers | Asked in Workers' Compensation for Maryland on
Q: If a deferred compensation plan is intended to conform with the requirements of Internal Revenue Code Section 409A

when does the employee pay taxes? Can you roll a Deferred comp plan that conforms to IRS code section 409A in an IRA?

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law for Maryland on
Q: Hired contractor to make patio, concrete is cracked & he’s not finished job had 2nd contractor review work- said bad job

Told first contractor about second contractors review of his work and first contractor is threatening to Sue Me for having someone else review his work… is that even possible?!?

0 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Small Claims for Maryland on
Q: Can you file a lawsuit against LTD Commodities???

They keep billing me and I have paid them a year ago for the merchandise I bought. I’ve called them. Faxed where I’ve paid them and they still send me a bill for the same amount that I paid. I have all the bills plus where I have paid them yet the keep billing me

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Maryland on
Q: I am writing to seek guidance/advice on whether there are any legal remedies or actions that can be take

I sent a cashier's check via USPS to my educational institution to cover my tuition expenses. Unfortunately, the check was intercepted by an unknown party and subsequently cashed. Upon discovering this, I reported the incident to USPS, which initiated an investigation. The investigation led to... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law for Maryland on
Q: Reserve Study Exception for Certain HOAs. If you have a small set of condominium townhouses with little common property

we have a 13 unit condo association, no pool, sidewalks common property other than the parking lot. Do we need to participate in the Reserve Study requirement or can we get an exemption?

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Maryland on
Q: The tenant is behind in her rent. How do we get her to leave?

We sent a register letter explaining that she has 45 days to vacate the house. If she doesn't leave, what is the next step that we need to do? What forms do we nee to get this done? When do we turn the paper work to start the process in removing her?

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Litigation, Domestic Violence and Libel & Slander for Maryland on
Q: If someone filed a peace order with false statements/allegations, what should the other party do to respond?

I got served with a peace order in the evening hours of Friday July 12th. On the peace order there was already a hearing for this morning Monday July 15th at 9am at the Silver Spring, MD court house. I live in Gaithersburg and since I had got served late Friday I did not have time to talk or reach... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for Maryland on
Q: When a Pendente Lite custody order was in place with shared legal custody for children. A grandparent baptized the child

Parent 1 and Parent 2 had a Pendente Lite custody order in place that stated shared legal custody for children. The final court order has since occurred and maintained the shared legal custody framework. It is now 2 years since the Pendente Lite Custody was initially put in place. It was recently... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jul 15, 2024

Given that no harm or injury was done to the child or to either parent, it is unlikely there is any legal penalty for the grandmother's action.

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