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answered on Sep 28, 2017
That would depend on if it was truly "abandoned", under what circumstances you moved it, and where you moved it to. It would also be important to know if you've moved it again, and what steps you may have taken to safeguard it. The charges could range from theft to unauthorized use.... View More 
My mother murdered my father in march and wasn't arrested until July for it. She is currently waiting a court date. My Mother gave my sister the right to attorney on her behalf.
answered on Sep 22, 2017
Power of attorney isn't the same as ownership. You need to speak with an attorney--suggest you contact a member of the Md. Assn for Justice--they give free consultations.
Could i be eligible to get a gun license. And for dv or civil exparte that has been dismissed because of fta of the plantiff and then shielded?
answered on Sep 18, 2017
Likely yes based on the expungement and you not having other disqualifying offenses
A friend of mine was sent to jail because he missed a day to show up for a pre trial meeting, so he got a warrant for his arrest and has a violation hearing assessment in a couple of days. What are the possible outcomes for him to get out of jail during this hearing or the court granting him to be... View More
answered on Sep 18, 2017
It is usually an FTA - failure to appear warrant. You can seek to get that quashed but sadly there are consequences if you don't make court.
answered on Sep 18, 2017
He can certainly file for it - that is probably his next best bet after the revocation
My girlfriend was convicted in 2010 of theft (non-violent) and was sentenced to 1 year of work release (She would live at the jail, go to work, and then report back to the jail), and then served 5 years on probation.
She has since completed her probation with no trouble. Can her felony be... View More
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answered on Aug 16, 2017
Did she file a motion to modify within 90 days of her conviction? If so, and if that has not been ruled on, then yes, she may still have that opportunity.
answered on Aug 14, 2017
This is not something to take lightly. You should apply for a peace order and also make a police report.
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.
I think my ex husband girlfriend will be representing him in our divorce and custody case, she's a lawyer and she's been posing as his lawyer in all of his resent defense cases. Who do I report her to? Is that a conflict of interest?
answered on Aug 4, 2017
From what you have described it absolutely seems like a conflict. You can file a motion petitioning the court to order her withdrawal from the case. You can also contact the lawyer directly and insist she withdraw due to the conflict, if you are representing yourself or obtain a lawyer who would... View More
I also have avascular necrosis of my hip while limits my mobility.
answered on Aug 4, 2017
You can see if the party that subpoena'd you will withdraw the request. If it is the State, and you are a witness, they may excuse you if the defense and State can reach an agreement on the case.
interview therefore the case was dismissed/dropped is there any way to re open the case??? I already have a restraining order against the person but I need to have her charged with assault.
I went to the court house and a lady that wasn't the states attorney for my case said she... View More
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answered on Jul 21, 2017
Ask the State's Attorney.
Will I lose my protective order? Can I try to get him a deal for anger management? I'm scared of what he will do if I testify.
answered on Jul 21, 2017
If the protective order was granted, you will not lose it by not testifying in the criminal case. It is understandable you are scared what he will do if you testify. After all, you sought a protective order for a reason. However, the protective order means he has no contact with you. If... View More
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answered on Jul 19, 2017
That's up to the State, not you. They may prosecute a juvenile as an adult, depending on the circumstances. The date of the offense would be considered, not the date you file an application for statement of charges.
Say you are sociopathic or otherwise mentally "impaired", and would readily lie or manipulate the truth, without reservation or remorse, can the court still require you to swear an oath? If documentation of this incapacity was available, how would the court handle it?
answered on Jul 18, 2017
You could face the penalties of perjury if such were shown to be the case.
answered on Jul 18, 2017
Sounds like a federal case number or a typo... not seen that before.
My ex and I can not agree on anything, We have shared physical custody, I informed him that I was going to modify the custody, When dropping off our children I asked what was the matter, one of my children stated that my ex told them that he was going to shoot and kill me, What should I do? He... View More
My roomate and i got in an argument and she grabbed my cat by the neck and picked her up off the ground like that and had her hanging in the air while threataning to snap her neck and kill her. My boyfriend was able to get our cat away and to safety but i feel as though something needs to be done... View More
answered on Jul 18, 2017
Yes. Cruelty to animals is a jailable offense type in Maryland. As a pet lover and former pet owner these are cases -- cruelty to animals -- I refuse to defend unless I am convinced my client didn't commit the offense. Obviously the State's Attorney's Office will make a... View More
If you are the victim of a Rape 2nd Degree
and u feel like the person have a mental illness how do you help this person . I told the detective pacifically that I want to get him help and I told them that I don't want to participate and they serve me a subpoena To make sure I come, but... View More
answered on Jul 18, 2017
I am a defense attorney so probably not the best person to ask but that being said I suggest you seek out counseling services to assist you to find the right pathway forward.
My ex and I can not agree on anything, We have shared physical custody, I informed him that I was going to modify the custody, When dropping off our children I asked what was the matter, one of my children stated that my ex told her that he was going to shoot and kill me, he does own a gun, What... View More
answered on Jul 18, 2017
The issue is health and safety. If your health or safety is being threatened, that is grounds. A judge will have to agree but the threat of shooting and killing is prima facie evidence if what your child said was true.
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
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