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If my sons father has his wife complete the protective order for him statement and all and he signs it would I be able to get the order dismissed to perjury him saying he completed the form when it’s two different hand writings?
answered on Sep 18, 2020
No. Who wrote the statement is not relevant. So long as he signed the petition and made oath or affirmation the the statements were true, the petition is not invalid. Of course, you can cross-examine him about those written statements not being his, and therefore represent his wife’s eye-witness... View More 
CR.4.101.(c)(2) Is the statute
Court cd received?
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answered on Sep 14, 2020
The State of Maryland provides a free, and easily accessible database containing important information about civil and criminal cases, as well as data about liens. Most who use it regularly call it “case search”. Old school users may call it JIS. The official name is the Maryland Judiciary Case... View More
Now I have a business need to carry because I handle money and bank drops alone I'm a lady leave alone my crime isn't violent why does this prevent me from getting my HQL
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answered on Sep 13, 2020
You'll need to check the requirements of the licensing authority. They may or may not be concerned as to whether or not an applicant has been convicted of a crime of violence. They may be more concerned with convictions relating to honesty and propensity to tell the truth. If this is a crime... View More
answered on Sep 9, 2020
Hire a lawyer. There’s a good chance of working out a deal not only to avoid a conviction, but possibly getting the charges dropped in exchange for some community service hours.
My roof was damaged during a storm. I called the adjuster (Travelers Insur.) and the adjuster stated I needed to go onto the roof. I stated I wouldn't do that. The adjuster then called me and stated he would come past the home and take pictures. The same adjuster called and stated he... View More
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answered on Sep 6, 2020
It's likely because there is not a lot of assistance available for the situation you described. An insurance company has a quasi-fiduciary and contractual obligation to adjust, investigate and ultimately resolve your claim. They do not stand in the position of a creditor.
They are saying they have data of his voice and is saying that it’s a phone number that’s on his phone list and another person phone list
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answered on Sep 3, 2020
It's difficult to understand the nature of the charges your friend faces. Of course it's not illegal to possess a phone. It sounds like there might be some criminal conduct associated with the use of the phone, but the question is unclear. If you have the statement of charges or statement... View More
I would like to find info that can help a family member that was given a life sentence with all suspended but 50 years.
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answered on Aug 31, 2020
You will find the most direct source of information regarding sentencing guidelines here:
http://www.msccsp.org/Guidelines/
court dropped the case. That is including no witnesses. Her parents petition and had it reopened. There is no new evidence and we moved from Maryland to Texas. At what point does this become harassment or slander? At the beginning of this we were upfront with the planned move. So it wasn't... View More
answered on Aug 29, 2020
A Maryland attorney should advise you on this, but your question remains open for two weeks and time is likely of the essence in any reply or appearance you might need to arrange for. While this is not something you don't already know, it would be advisable for you to consult with an attorney... View More
Regain his job as a police officer and wants me to recant my statement. If I do recant my statement what can happen?
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answered on Aug 26, 2020
Potential criminal charges in this situation would involve giving a false statement to a police officer, obstruction of justice and perhaps perjury depending on the context.
Two citations were given for a scheduled court date. The basis of the charge is shoplifting.
A court date has not been set yet.
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answered on Aug 14, 2020
I'm not sure what you mean by "listed". I would say as a general proposition if there is no court date reflected on Maryland's judiciary case search, there is no currently scheduled court date. You should be aware that many cases were rescheduled during the Coronavirus Covid19... View More
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answered on Aug 11, 2020
It's not possible to tell how likely or unlikely that would be. Parolees have a lessened expectation of privacy in their persons and effects. They may or may not have to get a warrant. Indeed you may have already consented to a review of your phone records as a condition of your release. If a... View More
04/10/2005 was the offense date
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answered on Aug 10, 2020
It's not specifically referenced. You would likely have to file for a hearing with a judge show good cause.
Distribution of marijuana
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answered on Jul 31, 2020
If you had it expunged it could be 'gone.' If it was vacated, it could be gone as well, but presumably you would have received notice. It might be referenced under a different or misspelled name. Moreover, the fact that it might not appear on case search does not negate the conviction.
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I was sentenced by a judge to rehab after receiving a sentence modification. I was later convicted of 1st degree escape after not returning to the facility on time (by curfew). I was returned to the jail and charged with 1st degree escape, for which I received an additional 6... View More
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answered on Jul 31, 2020
A conviction for 9-404 [1st degree Escape] is not listed in Md. CRIMINAL PROCEDURE Code Ann. § 10-110 as a conviction eligible for expungement. Your only resort would seem to be filing for relief under the provisions allowing a court to grant a petition for expungement at any time on a showing of... View More
My husband and I pulled out of our driveway and passed a state trooper who immediately turned around, followed us for 2 miles (long enough to run our tags and see that he has a 5 year old closed misdemeanor drug case against him) then pulled us over into a parking lot. He said he pulled us over... View More
answered on Jul 27, 2020
Unfortunately - this happens all to often.
If the police have a legitimate reason to stop a vehicle - the duration of the stop must be analyzed by the reason for the stop - for a minor traffic violation the time period should be brief - if there is no reason for the stop - then the stop... View More
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answered on Jul 27, 2020
If a false statement was made to a law enforcement officer, the maker of that statement might be prosecuted. You might also have civil remedies such as false arrest, imprisonment or malicious prosecution.
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answered on Jul 21, 2020
Unless you are applying for work with the state I would think the question would be would a private sector employer honor your pardon? Principles of full faith and credit should operate so that one state treats the judgments of another state as they would treat judgments of their own state.
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answered on Jul 21, 2020
You should consult with a Delaware attorney. The state provides information here about crimes considered violent felonies here:
https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c042/
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