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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
He is telling the neighborhood it is legal but I can’t find proof online that it is.
Cab company won’t/can’t identify the driver. I feel the cab company should cover my damages as driver worked under their company name. I am getting nowhere. How can I get cab company to pay for my damages?
answered on Jun 10, 2024
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
In November 2023, a loan of $7000 was extended to a former business partner, with both parties entering into a written agreement stipulating the loan's repayment by the end of January 2024. In January of the same year, the loan was extended through a text message, but without specifying a new... View More
answered on May 2, 2024
You could file suit in the District Court for the money due. If you obtain a judgment, you could put a lien on their property and attempt to garnish their wages or bank account.
My dui case was dropped but I still lost my license. The officer lied about EVERYTHING (video proof), e.g., said I was going 110 mph but I was doing 74 mph; lied saying I was disoriented, slurring my speech, & falling; lied about the blood profusely spilling out of my ear; & SO much more.... View More
answered on May 1, 2024
Falsifying police reports is illegal, and officers who do so can face disciplinary actions and legal consequences. If an officer's dishonesty in a report leads to someone's harm or the mishandling of a case, this could be grounds for both civil and criminal penalties against the officer.... View More
I was falsely arrested for a dui while having a medical emergency. The criminal case was dropped but my court date was 7 months after the arrest. Every lawyer I spoke to said in order to pursue this the case 1st needed to be dismissed/dropped/not guilty. Details: My ear was profusely bleeding &... View More
answered on Apr 10, 2024
In your case, the concept of equitable tolling may be applicable. Equitable tolling is a legal principle that allows a court to extend the statute of limitations (the time limit for filing a lawsuit) in situations where extraordinary circumstances prevented a plaintiff from filing a claim within... View More
answered on Mar 25, 2024
https://www.mdcourts.gov/court-forms/forms/motion-continuance-postponement
If you are in the Circuit Court (As opposed to the district court), you may use this form here and fill in the information based on your case. Simply make arguments directed to the court as to why the date should be... View More
My boyfriend and I haven't been together that long. He states that he needs someone on his next of kin paperwork. He wants to put me on there. The lawyer emailed me and said that he needs name, address, picture of ID and social security number to run security checks and verification to make... View More
answered on Feb 22, 2024
Research the law firm and confirm the name, identity, and reputation of the attorney. If it comes back legit, then you have nothing to worry about. You can also search the attorney's name in the Maryland case search to see what kind of cases they have handled (keep in mind not all attorneys... View More
He was uncomfortable with making the decision and pleaded his innocence but intimidation by his own council made him sign a deal.
answered on Jan 23, 2024
Pursuant to Maryland Rule 4-242(h):
(h) Withdrawal of Plea. At any time before sentencing, the court may permit a defendant to withdraw a plea of guilty, a conditional plea of guilty, or a plea of nolo contendere when the withdrawal serves the interest of justice. After the imposition of... View More
Home in hyattsville.
answered on Jan 10, 2024
It’s not a majority vote issue. If any owner wants to sell, they can petition for sake in lieu of partition. The attorney fees will be reimbursed from the sale. The only defenses are that the property can be partitioned or the tenant in residence gets the notice given to tenants. Get counsel.
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For the last year, I've been followed by a ridiculous number of vehicles. It was about 20 at first but it has increased to 30+ vehicles. They circle the block of my home day and night; on vehicles and on foot. Even some of the neighbors are helping them out at this point.... View More
answered on Jan 2, 2024
If you believe you are under unlawful surveillance by law enforcement in Maryland, you should consider contacting a civil rights attorney. An attorney can help you understand your rights and may provide legal options for addressing your concerns.
Additionally, you might reach out to the... View More
My ex is spreading nasty rumors about myself and my friends that have severely damaging my reputation and mental health. I would like to get more information on the best way for me to proceed.
answered on Dec 22, 2023
If you want quick action to stop his behavior, then I suggest you contact a lawyer to discuss whether his specific conduct meets the legal standards for obtaining a court order for protection from domestic violence. Such orders are available to prohibit harassment, stalking, threats, assaults and... View More
Manufacturer has told me it is on AAA. But I did not contract with AAA. I got text and voicemail from Major manufacturer stating they towed car to repair shop. But car never arrived. It has been 10 days and AAA told me to report it stolen. I never got my personal belongings. My insurance... View More
answered on Dec 12, 2023
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
Hello.
So my neighborhood was built in the 80s. My grandmother is the homeowner. We've both been here since 1993. Recently, I decided to seek out help with establishing an HOA because the potholes are getting out of hand, amongst other issues. I found out that our neighborhood plat has... View More
answered on Dec 4, 2023
You describe an interesting issue- assuming the historical documents show an intention to include your mother's property in an HOA regime, but was omitted, can the HOA be compelled to admit her property. This will take any lawyer experienced in this area of title law several hours of research... View More
I have been paying the car for a year and because i was late one time and don't work for him anymore he said he will report the car stolen to mess my new job up . What are my options ?
answered on Oct 19, 2023
It is not theft if he allows you to use the car with his permission. However, he can demand the car back at any time since he is the sole person on the title.
I was on vacation out of state and a family member realized her things were rummaged through when we came back from an event and items were missing. I noticed my medication and money was gone the next day when I went to take them. This happened in South Carolina and I live in Baltimore. The hotel... View More
answered on Oct 16, 2023
The simple answer to the question of whether you can sue the hotel is "yes." However your need an attorney admitted to practice in SC and evidence that the hotel's staff was negligent in some manner. Presumably, the doors to the rooms lock automatically upon exiting the room so... View More
My wife opened a checking account on my suggestion to receive a $400 bonus after 2 direct deposits are made within 90 days. Now the bank is refusing to provide the bonus. I want to file a small claim, but my wife is not interested in physically going to court. I would like to file a case with both... View More
answered on Oct 14, 2023
If the account was opened solely in your wife’s name, then only she can sue. The fact you’re married does not give you the right to sue as part of a “marital” claim. You have no standing or legal basis to proceed. The claim is your wife’s. She must sue on her own.
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