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My mom is in prison for benefit fraud and child abuse (not to me) but I had nothing to do with it, could it still affect my background checks and ability to work in the government?
answered on Jan 5, 2018
No.
People are generally free to forward mail anywhere they choose. However, where someone is required to report their actual residence / address, they must report their actual address (e.g., if someone is a registered offender).
The employee expects me to use my computer and cell phone, travel using my vehicle.
answered on Dec 29, 2017
The question is extremely broad as an online post cannot realistically outline every legal responsibility, much will depend on the particular field/industry.
Generally speaking, thought, an Independent Contractor assumes responsibility for all his/her own work and does not have an... View More 
If just to have for my own records, can I record incoming calls to my person cell phone or house phone?
answered on Sep 28, 2017
No. Maryland law requires the consent of the other person to record a phone conversation. Sometimes consent may be implied if someone keeps talking after an announcement "this call will be recorded."
For more information you may wish to read up on Maryland's wiretapping laws.
This attorney is my kids father fiancee, she testified only as a witness for him in a final protective order hearing I had against him, and then after the judge granted my order she went on to represent him as his lawyer for an appeal in the same final protective order i have on him, then she got a... View More
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answered on Aug 9, 2017
There is a well known and long standing rule of professional conduct prohibiting a lawyer from acting as a witness and an advocate in the same proceeding.
What violates a child welfare safety plan?
I have shared physical and joint legal custody of my children, Im also in the process of getting it modified. My child father's girlfriend 8 yr old son, sexually assaulted my 9yr old child, CPS had opened up a case to do an investigation so... View More
answered on Jul 16, 2017
I am not normally a fan of reporting to CPS. However, there is already a plan in place that your ex is aware of. The fact that he is not thinking about the implications of the children spending the night shows he is not demonstrating good judgment. Your first priority is to protect the... View More
If nobody was blocking him he would of hit me
I was approached by a recruiter of a technology company in Maryland and was offered a position that would require me to relocate my family. I received an offer letter and sent it in, officially locking in my position with the organization. When I was asked about criminal history, I disclosed that... View More
answered on May 17, 2017
Generally, employment is "at will" in the state of Maryland, i.e., at the will of the employer or at the will of the employee. You may have a breach of contract if you can show that you and the employer made a contract for employment and the employer breached that contract by dismissing... View More
He was suspended in November 2016 for 10 days from school. I just found out today he submitted a written statement to the school police, no parent or representative on his behalf was present. He's 13yo and good to public school. I received a call 3/22/17 from Mr. Riggs at the Juvenile Justice... View More
answered on Mar 23, 2017
It's a whole other ballgame as to what kids can bring to school. If the knife is illegal in general, then potentially YES if he is charged as an adult. It sounds like they are going to charge him as a juvenile which is not a jail situation but could be reform school or similar. In our... View More
I've asked him to move them and he says he can legally do what he wants.
answered on Dec 3, 2016
Probably not. If the cameras are located on his property he can point them at any point he wishes for security.
answered on Dec 1, 2016
You'd be best off consulting a member of the Md Assn for Justice who handles police misconduct cases--they give free consults. Do you have an expert ready on the force issue? How about on medical impairments resulting from that? It's not d.i.y. time.
Maryland statute clearly prescribes that probation cannot exceed 5 years; unless probationer has given written consent for the purposes of payment of a restitution.
I was in Montgomery County Adult drug court, and I have served approximately 900 days in jail on a probation that has been... View More
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answered on Oct 27, 2016
The courts, the employees thereof prosecutors, and other core personnel typically enjoy either qualified or absolute immunity for their actions in their official capacities. Probation may be extended or tolled for a variety of reasons, some of which may be applicable to your situation. Nevertheless... View More
answered on Oct 16, 2016
You could. But as a Plaintiff you'll bear the burden to prove your case. Consult with local counsel.
Also can I be arrested on this
My family has been threatenING me
They said the sheriff and others has been at my home and I better answer the door before they have me arrested
I haven't been home while whom ever has been coming to my door
I am very upset... View More
answered on Oct 3, 2016
If your son has filed a lawsuit against you; the next step is that he must serve it on you. He has the option to have the Sheriff attempt service. Which is why the Sheriff has probably been to your home. To answer your other question...if it is just the initial stages of the lawsuit, then no, you... View More
answered on Jul 1, 2016
If you mean criminally, it doesn't get taken seriously if you wait a long time.Civilly, 3 years. Or you could run it through homeowners if it's above your deductible.
He is being bullied and the kids who are bullying him are blaming him and he is getting suspended and in trouble all the time. For instance someone threw a pen cap in the vicinity of the teacher and 2 kids said he threw it (his pens do not even have caps) so he got suspended for 3 days. This has... View More
answered on May 12, 2016
You do not necessarily need a pro bono lawyer. What you should do is reach out to an attorney in your area for a private consultation. Many attorneys give free consultations. Moreover, many attorneys take cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning that they are only paid a portion of any award or... View More
answered on Oct 5, 2015
At the time of the arrest and imprisonment most likely.
I went into a 711 with my baby in a stroller and was told that I cannot walk around with my baby stroller. I was told to leave my stroller with my sleeping child at the front door. The gentleman I was with was told to leave his bag. I believe that I have been subjected to racial profiling. What can... View More
answered on Oct 1, 2015
I do not see racial profiling here in what you have written. Perhaps you should go see an attorney for a full discussion.
Who do we contact to resolve this? Do we need an attorney?
answered on Jan 20, 2012
Who seized the items? How did they get in the home? These questions are important. However, as a starting point, you might want to call a police to file a report to start an investigation. If the police won't get involved, you will have to sue them in court.
Although nobody needs an... View More
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