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0 Answers | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law for Maryland on
Q: where can i find the procedural regulations governing the MD board of social work?

I am looking specifically for the laws/regulations that the Maryland BSWE must follow when investigating a complaint against a social worker. I am also looking for the personal rights of respondents involved in complaint investigations through the board of social work.

0 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning and Probate for Maryland on
Q: How would I be able to get details on a trust fund created by family that I am no longer in contact with?

I know of a trust fund in my name and would like to find out details as I don’t know anything about it other than the fact that it exists.

0 Answers | Asked in Environmental for Maryland on
Q: what is penalty if April 30 date is not met for winter waiver bc no certified contractors available?

I have a new rental property in Frederick, Md but am not able to get the exterior painting done before 2025 because of weather conditions. I have received a winter waiver but have been warned by my painter that it may not be possible to get a certified painter to perform exterior work needed by... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents for Maryland on
Q: Should a tow truck driver have you offload your own car?

our insurance company had my 19 year-old son’s car towed to a local mechanic. My son met the tow truck there and the tow truck driver had my 19 year-old son take his own car off of the tow truck. In doing so my son let off the brakes and his car hit another car in the lot doing cosmetic damage to... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant and Small Claims for Maryland on
Q: I filed in small claims to have my security deposit returned…

I was awarded a judgement for the portion not returned. I have a couple of questions: why wasnt interest factored in? Did i specifically need to ask for it? My landlord has made no attempt in nearly a year to pay me. How do i get the money owed to me? I was in a homeless shelter. The shelter asked... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Business Law for Maryland on
Q: If a County has leash laws in place and I go to a private university am I still subject to the county’s leash laws?

If for instance Carroll County has leash laws stating all dogs must be leashed and I go to a private university such as McDaniel College that states something different. Am I subject to Carroll County’s leash laws while on campus or just the rules of the private institution?

0 Answers | Asked in Libel & Slander for Maryland on
Q: What is the Maryland Code for defamation?
1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Maryland on
Q: received pbj for DRIVER CHANGING LANES WHEN UNSAFE, when will this pbj go away? Disposition Date: 05/22/2023

no other charges, provisional license at the time

Lee Eidelberg
Lee Eidelberg
answered on Nov 14, 2024

The PBJ does not "go away" and remains part of a separate PBJ record maintained by the MVA that ordinarily would only be available to you, the Court or a law enforcement agency.

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law and Wrongful Death for Maryland on
Q: On August 21, my sister was in a house fire and passed. I found a defective lighter in her truck. Two exploded out of 5

my question is the fire report said it was careless smoking and won’t even hear me when I’m trying to tell them that it had to have been a defective lighter since I found one in her truck and since bought three more and have had to blow up in my face. Due to the fire report and the fact that... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Maryland on
Q: Hi I was arrested and received a fare evasion citation in PG County MD with $50 fine and no jail. Need help

I have court this month in Prince Geor g e MD District Court and want expungement.

Scott Scherr
Scott Scherr
answered on Nov 12, 2024

You can only get the charge expunged immediately after court if you were acquitted of the charge or the State entered a nolle prossequi dropping the charge. If you are convicted and receive probation before judgment, you must wait three years to get it expunged or sooner if you can show good cause.... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Identity Theft, Military Law and Banking for Maryland on
Q: A Bank mistakenly deposited money in my account on October 4th.How do I find a veteran grt help yo restore my credit sco

This deceive my account to have more then there was. So I received no request payment letter for loan payment for October 2024.I missed payment. My credit score dropped. Then Bank refused to respond immediately. $600.00 was mistakenly placed in my account and then removed causing my Credit score... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Gaming and Personal Injury for Maryland on
Q: Hello, filed a slip and fall case with Harrah’s casino, over a year ago, is it common for them not to make a settlement

Offer to resolve this issue. Or is the attorney not disclosing this information ?

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Maryland on
Q: The police are saying I am stalking them and following them on different calls and talked to my mom at our house

They asked my mom if she has a son and said that they got harassing phone calls from this address last year and that he keeps on following us to different calls if it keeps on happening they will file charges

Mark Oakley
Mark Oakley
answered on Nov 12, 2024

I suggest you contact a criminal defense lawyer and discuss this matter, and your conection to it, off-line and in private. Do not post any other facts on this public forum or you risk disclosing incriminating information if, in fact, you are behind any of the activities described by the police.... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Maryland on
Q: The police came to my house and spoke to my mom

The police came to my house and spoke with my mom and said that your son is following us on different calls and there is also a report on your son about harassing phone calls from this address last year and also he is following officers on social media and they said they will file charges if he... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for Maryland on
Q: Do I have a chance of winning this case? TA.21.202.A1

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Maryland on
Q: I was just caught shoplifting $100.50 from Target. They have proof that I have done so before. The security director

told the responding officer that he was going to investigate for more instances. I was told this is a theft scheme charge in Maryland. Each incident would been well under $500 over the last few months. I have zero prior charges other than a dui more than a decade ago. I am a known and respected... View More

Mark Oakley
Mark Oakley
answered on Nov 11, 2024

I doubt they can meet the legal standard for proving theft scheme. Each one they might be able to identify and prove would more than likely be deemed separate independent incidents of theft, all misdemeanors. Theft scheme is simply a way to try to turn a series of misdemeanors into a felony, but... View More

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0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law and Employment Discrimination for Maryland on
Q: Is the contract continuing as it expired in '19 and I gave 30 days notice in 10/24? No changes, same work. Includes sev.

I work in Washington, DC. I am an executive director for an association. The employment agreement expired in 2019. it is now 2024. The terms of my work never changed. I submitted a requested job description for amending the agreement two years ago and never received a new agreement. I gave my 30... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Family Law for Maryland on
Q: Can I have my husband removed from the house if it is both our names, he refuses to work, he is verbally abusive

He has an untreated undiagnosed mental illness, he has not worked in a year, he is verbal, emotional, financial abusive to both me and kids

Mark Oakley
Mark Oakley
answered on Nov 11, 2024

It is possible to do so as part of your divorce, but that would be up to the judge after trial unless the two of you agree to remove him from the deed as part of a settlement of your divorce and all property and support issues. Ordinarily, the marital home is either bought out by one spouse paying... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law and Tax Law for Maryland on
Q: Do you all prepare legal deeds? I want to assume the loan to my late father's home and need a drafted deed
Mark Oakley
Mark Oakley
answered on Nov 11, 2024

The only likely scenario where you can continue paying the existing mortgage on your deceased father's home without replacing (refinancing) it, is if you are your father's heir and are receiving the house as part of his estate distribution. In that scenario, the law allows an heir in the... View More

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