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answered on Jul 28, 2024
When an inmate requests the first name and ID number of a correctional officer to file a complaint, the agency's obligation to provide this information varies by jurisdiction and specific regulations. Generally, privacy laws and policies protect the personal information of employees, including... View More 
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
answered on Aug 6, 2024
Go to court and represent your defense. Gather your information and organize your reasoning for the false statements. However, it is important to keep in mind that the court will be weighing the evidence in the light most favorable to the person requesting the peace order. This means that your... View More
My license was in GA and I have since got the suspension lifted and have started converting my license to MD. That said, I do not have the funds to fix my insurance prior to my court date and really think I need to request a continuance to get the funds to fix this as well as perhaps hire a lawyer.
answered on Jul 16, 2024
You are wise to seek a continuance and hire an attorney. You can ask for a postponement in open court if your case is today. If it is next Tuesday, you can file a motion for postponement electronically through MDEC.
Also if you have a clean record never been in any trouble at all will that help your case
answered on Jun 13, 2024
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
under M.D., transportation article 26- 302 if my tags are not on my car but park in front of my house can the officer toe my vehicle?
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answered on Jun 3, 2024
Under Maryland's transportation article 26-302, if your car is parked in front of your house without tags, an officer can tow it. The law allows for towing of vehicles that are not properly registered or do not display valid license plates, even if they are parked on a public street.... View More
answered on May 6, 2024
Yes. Hire a lawyer to file a motion for a reverse waiver to juvenile court.
My phone was stolen and accessed, the individual was some how to gain access to my bank account and to a member to member transfer for 7K. They also did Venmo and cashapp; which the disputes were found to be in my favor. I made a dispute from the bank, they recovered a slight portion from the... View More
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answered on May 2, 2024
I am sorry that this has happened to you. First, you should make a police reprot for theft and also report the action to the bank. The bank has insurance to cover these type of incidents.
I have 7+ year old STET on my record with the condition to complete anger management and should have been dropped after completing anger management but i never followup after completing the condition and still show on my record the Verdict is STET.
my question is to late to get it to Nolle... View More
answered on Apr 7, 2024
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
My husband and I were trying to reconcile our marriage after a protective order I got for 1 year. However, this time I put my hands on him while he was sleep after suspecting that he was cheating with other woman, and in reality he was not. He put his hands up (because he was sleep) and I bit my... View More
answered on Apr 5, 2024
Subject to further inquiry, you may be eligible to invoke your one-time spousal privilege, pursuant to which you cannot be compelled to testify against your husband. You need to consult with legal counsel to confirm that exceptions to the rule would not prevent you from invoking that privilege.... View More
Physical mailbox
answered on Apr 10, 2024
Yes, this is illegal. Many mailboxes are owned by the United States Postal Service. You no longer have a right to access the mailbox.
A black powder gun and bow and arrow so can a convicted felon own a BB gun in Maryland can someone please help
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answered on Apr 3, 2024
In Maryland, the legality of a convicted felon owning a BB gun or airsoft gun is not entirely clear, as these types of guns are not specifically addressed in Maryland's firearms laws. However, it's generally advisable for convicted felons to avoid possessing any type of gun, even if it is... View More
I didn’t burglarize anything. Some ppl drugged me and I thought my uncle was still staying in this same room so I beat on the door because I thought ppl were chasing me so I jumped in the window, realized he wasn’t staying there anymore, then I jumped out the back window. I told the cops what... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2024
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
its a bit complicated, the car title and tags are in my name, the person I had an agreement with has disappeared and I can't locate the car. I don't want to be responsible for the expenses if the car is towed to the county lot.
answered on Mar 15, 2024
Unless the agreement included a date the person was to return the car back to you, and they deliberately failed to do so with the intent to deprive you of the vehicle, then there is no crime to report (theft or unauthorized use of a motor vehicle), so going to the police will not likely help,... View More
The person keeps calling from a blocked number. I know who it is, but I don't answer to not engage with the person.
answered on Mar 1, 2024
You can report the matter to the police. I do not know if they will do anything, but at least there will be a report of the incident.
I plead in 2023 and won't be attending law school until 2027. That was my first time and last ever getting in trouble. It was an overall abusive 7 year relationship from HS until our early 20's; Verbally/emotionally from me and physically from my girlfriend. Only reason I decided to plead... View More
answered on Feb 23, 2024
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
Me and my boyfriend have got in a situation and I was charged with 2nd degree assault. His mouth was bleeding but in the police report we also fell down the stairs. I have more injuries than him and everything started because he took my phone and I tried to get it back. In the police report, it... View More
answered on Feb 21, 2024
Yes, these things can make difference on whether the State decides to prosecute and any defenses that you may have in the case. I suggest that you retain counsel to represent you given the nature of the charges.
I was recorded on video tape taking a tablet at the gym. I returned it.
the tablet has been there for over a week I thought it was a forgotten item.
Can the video be posted? On social media
answered on Feb 17, 2024
You were in a publicly accessible place, not in a place where you had an expectation of privacy. So yes, it could be posted. However, if the posting intentionally or suggestively puts you in a false light, such as accusing you of being a thief, you might have a defamation of character claim, and... View More
CR.5.612 Charge description: CDS possession-large amount
CR.5.602 Charge Description: CDS possession W/I Distribute Narc
answered on Feb 17, 2024
They do not merge because the two offenses have separate elements, specifically, the possession of over a specific weight or amount of CDS is a separate element of that offense, which is not present in the possession with intent to distribute charge, if it does not contain the same enhancement... View More
A detective left a card on my door and after I called back he said the police station department has been getting lots of harrasment annoying phone calls and traced back the phone numbers IP adress to my house.He said if they get any calls he will charge everyone inside my house with... View More
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answered on Feb 5, 2024
If a detective has contacted you regarding harassment calls traced back to your house's IP address, it's crucial to take this seriously while also understanding your rights. Legally, charging someone with harassment requires evidence that the individual intentionally participated in the... View More
A detective left a card on my door and after I called back he said the police station department has been getting lots of harrasment annoying phone calls and traced back the phone numbers IP adress to my house.He said if they get any calls he will charge everyone inside my house with harassment
answered on Feb 5, 2024
You should check with all residents to make sure they are not making harassing calls to the police station. It is really all you can do.
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