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 
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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
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
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 Mar 2, 2024
It really isn't clear what you mean by "next of kin paperwork." Do you mean the attorney is designating you in estate planning documents? While it is very common to request addresses and phone numbers of beneficiaries, it would be quite unusual to ask for a beneficiary's... 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
He was uncomfortable with making the decision and pleaded his innocence but intimidation by his own council made him sign a deal.
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answered on Jan 23, 2024
If your brother feels he was coerced into making an Alford plea by his lawyer, it may be possible to seek new counsel and attempt to withdraw the plea. An Alford plea, where a defendant maintains their innocence but acknowledges that the prosecution's evidence would likely lead to a... View More
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answered on Jan 10, 2024
The answer partly depends on what you mean by "inherit." More specifically, in whose name is the deed? That/those person(s) are the owners. If by "inherit" you mean a Will describes intention, but a new deed has not issued from the Estate, that is a different analysis.... View More
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answered on Jan 10, 2024
Hi,
This is a pretty common scenario. What options the family has depends in large part on where you are in the inheritance process. If the property is still in the name of the deceased person, then the Personal Representative usually has very wide discretion to sell the property and... 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
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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
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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 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
answered on Sep 28, 2023
You may sue the person that owes you the money. Unless the family members guaranteed the debt to you (which has to be in writing), they are not obligated to pay you despite the fact that they later told you they would pay. The statute of frauds states that any guarantee to pay has to be in writing.
It’s been five years since this happened and they almost always promised to start paying me back and never did and we are no longer friends and I’m left with this debt. It’s $3283.
answered on Jul 12, 2023
The statute of limitations for commencing a civil suit is 3 years, so that has expired. You can file the lawsuit, but if the defendant raises the statute of limitations as a defense, you lose. It is an affirmative defense, so the defendant has to raise it or he waives it. Your facts also support... View More
townhouse parking development-each house assigned two spaces. neighbor allows visitors to part behind her parked cars-causing two way road to be blocked
answered on Jul 10, 2023
Most townhouse developments ae governed by an HOA and the parking lots outside the rows of homes are private--not public-- parking lots. In that situation, you need to look at the governing documents and HOA rules for what remedies are available, which usually involves private towing contracts.
Unlawful contact was a condition to his release on recognizance after he was arrested for assault & destruction of property over $1000.
answered on Jul 1, 2023
"Unlawful" contact --as opposed to "no" contact" -- would mean any contact that violates the law. Any criminal offense, for instance. If the pretrial release on bond conditions include the common restriction to have "no contact with the victim" then any contact... View More
Since she used my name I am the one getting sued what should I do!
answered on Jun 5, 2023
Defend the suit, file a third-party complaint against your friend. Since you probably don't know how to do this, you may need to pay a lawyer. If the amount of the suit is under $5,000, meaning it's a Small Claims matter, you may be able to defend yourself by filing a timely Notice of... View More
I am a teacher. A student came to me in the last 15 minutes of the day and asked to go to the nurse and said that she thinks she hurt her arm at recess (we had just come in). The student’s demeanor did not appear to be stressed/hurting and there were no obvious indications of trauma. No... View More
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answered on Apr 4, 2023
I understand your concern. I think your chances of real liability here approach zero. First, your response was reasonable. The student's behavior and lack of visible symptoms could have led you to believe that the injury was not severe. Second, it is extremely unlikely that treating these... View More
I am a teacher. A student came to me in the last 15 minutes of the day and asked to go to the nurse and said that she thinks she hurt her arm at recess (we had just come in). The student’s demeanor did not appear to be stressed/hurting and there were no obvious indications of trauma. No... View More
answered on Apr 4, 2023
I agree with Mr. Miller’s answer, but would add that the age of the child may play a factor in what may have been a more appropriate choice. As far as personal liability for the child’s parents making a claim for damages, there is likely no case there. As far as a negative employment... View More
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