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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.
I was wrongfully assaulted multiple times with a taser by a special police officer while working at a night club, went to the commissioner's office to file a complaint against the officer but also would like to file against his security firm as well as the night club. What should I file?
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answered on May 23, 2016
Assault and negligent security cases are quite complicated. You may want to retain the services of an attorney to pursue this matter on your behalf. There can be a count for assault, battery, negligence and other causes of action. If you do not formally hire an attorney, you may want to have an... View More 
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answered on Apr 19, 2016
The short answer is yes. Usually there is going to have to be a reason proffered as to why the witness should be recalled. But judges -- who make the final call -- allow this liberally for cause.
My dad was assaulted by a drunken guy in the community where he lived my father was assaulted by this young man that was drunk and who cut my dad he has a public defender but he isn't doing an even decent job what should I do?
answered on Nov 17, 2015
The pro bono attorney in criminal matters is the public defender's office. Otherwise, there are not any pro bono criminal defense attorneys, basically.
a person traded their perscription drugs for heroin only to learn that the heroin is really dirt. the person that gave away their perscription drugs called the police and told them what happened. is it legal to convict the person that gave the other one dirt when the person that gave the... View More
answered on Nov 5, 2015
They should both be charged with crime. It would be legal to convict both.
Hello, This question is for a good friend of mine. He was accused of sending some pounds of marihuana to another state, and was accused of laundering money. He has not done this, but was hanging out with the wrong people who were doing that. He was arrested and was bailed out. His hearing was... View More
answered on Nov 3, 2015
He should hire a private criminal defense attorney as well as seek advice from an immigration attorney. You have asked nothing but private attorneys to answer this. Did you expect a different answer? The attorney he hires will investigate all the facts and circumstances and represent him... View More
Me and my husband got into a fight and I called 911. I did not want them to press charges on him and i stated that i was not going to testify against him. but the took pictures will the states attorneys office still convict him anyway. I recommend that he get counseling. That we are working on our... View More
answered on Nov 1, 2015
Once you called 911, you set something in action, but you should speak with the local prosecutor's office about this. You might be able to get what you want.
answered on Oct 30, 2015
What you ask is completely up to the prosecutor. And what you need to do is call them and ask if they have a program for victims to be able to sign a declination of prosecution and whether that will be allowed in this matter. Locally, in Florida, the victim must take a class in order for the... View More
My partner's ex spouse alleged that my son touched and pinched their daughter. He submits a Bill of Particulars that offers no proof. Only that my son pinched (and punched - then crossed out punched) her arm. He also submits a slew of new false allegations in the BOP (never mentioned in... View More
answered on Oct 28, 2015
How in the world do we know without knowing all the facts and without being able to read what you are talking about?
answered on Oct 28, 2015
Before you admit to a crime on a public forum with no confidentiality, go speak with a private criminal defense attorney.
State of Maryland. Individual was apprehended with possession of 1.5 lbs of CDS. This the second offense within 9 years. What is the possible punishment?
answered on Oct 28, 2015
You have simply not given enough facts here for a meaningful answer. You can perhaps ask the attorney who represents you this question, in addition.
I was finished ringing all the items in his cart but he left me in the store snd walked out can they charge me with thar
answered on Oct 26, 2015
They can charge you but can they prove their case? They have to prove that you knew he was going to leave the store with unpaid items. You need a private criminal defense attorney.
That was accused of molesting her other child and at large.
answered on Oct 26, 2015
You need to have a full discussion with a local attorney about this. I do not know the answer and have never heard the "access after statute charge" language before.
On work release
answered on Oct 23, 2015
Situations take place all the time. What do you mean by that? The friend can face being confined in the jail as opposed to being on work release, and probably faces new charges perhaps for escape, if the facts indicate that.
answered on Oct 23, 2015
Here is a link to some useful information: http://www.dpscs.state.md.us/publicservs/expung.shtml
Got 2 theft cases n caught a 3rd one what will happen being that I have a mental disability
answered on Oct 21, 2015
There is not enough information given for any type of answer here, other than that you need to get a private criminal defense attorney with decades of experience on your side of this matter.
I was told that it is but my background show felony, and how can I find supportive evidence that's it's a misdemeanor
answered on Oct 20, 2015
Have a full discussion with a criminal defense attorney.
My ex and I are both 30+, we broke up because he cheated. We got in an argument then he emailed me a nude screenshot he took when we were face timing a couple months back. I had no idea he took the screenshot. He then told me he would "show the world how gorgeous I was (his words)" if I... View More
answered on Oct 18, 2015
I do not understand these facts. I do not see blackmail from what you have written here. Perhaps you could be a bit more clear.
answered on Oct 18, 2015
What are the requirements of the bond? Have you asked the school? Speak with your attorney about this.
answered on Oct 18, 2015
Probably many. It depends upon a whole bunch of factors and all you have given is perhaps the charge.
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