If i live with someone but have no affiliation with them other than being a general tenant in the home of which i pay rent, and the co owner also lives there too, am i responsible for their animals also, in a legal aspect?
What about the other partial co-owner of the home, would they be... View More 
answered on May 13, 2020
Depends on the scenario. If you are one of the co-owners/landlords of the property, and the tenant owns the dogs, and they are renting a room in the property and have access to other common areas like the kitchen, then the owners of the property can likely get charged because they live in and have... View More
I got a new job, it’s been done through email so far, seems silly I know but I’m 18 and naive as heck apparently anyways, I get sent a check, I tell the bank lady what I thought it was for, the deposit it, my boss tells to go to Walmart and get money orders and send them else where. Later the... View More
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answered on Apr 9, 2020
This is actually a pretty common and well-known scam. If you're charged you should immediately hire an experienced criminal defense attorney. Don't make any additional posts about the situation online.
A relative was using my camper/rv to stay in for a little while with his girlfriend. The camper/rv has been parked on a friends property for about 3 months now. My relative got arrested a few nights ago and I am trying to get my camper/rv off his property as soon as possible, but they are saying... View More
answered on Dec 31, 2019
You’re going to need to file a complaint for replevin, and I recommend you use a lawyer.
The Maryland government website says there’s a flat fee of $40 for anyone caught by a speed camera driving 12mph or more over the limit. My sister (a VA driver, if that matters) believes she may have been going 25mph over. Completely on accident — was distracted and didn’t realize she’d... View More
answered on Dec 20, 2019
No. Speed cameras can only issue citations for speed, and in any event, speed alone (unlike in VA and DC and some other states) cannot be he sole basis for charging reckless driving in Maryland. FYI, payment of the fine does not result in points and cannot be considered by an insurance company in... View More
answered on Jul 1, 2019
Pay them and hope it works
Or
Do nothing and hope nothing hapoens.
Then learn a lesson about sending photos over the internet
Or claim they are photoshopped
answered on Jun 19, 2019
Maryland annotated code is broken down into many "articles." Each of the articles is numbered (starting with 1-101, 1-102, etc.) Because there are dozens of different code sections labeled "1-202", you might want to re-post to clarify what article of the code you are talking about.
I am a consultant for a legal firm representing the complaintive agency in one case against suspect foreign cyber Security Company. I represent the same suspect foreign cybersecurity company in a case against the U.S. cybersecurity company. Can I legally represent both companies? If Not what laws... View More
answered on May 16, 2019
Criminal liability in a situation like this might result from defrauding one of the parties- e.g. obtaining something of value (your fees) from them under false pretenses (perhaps that you are not using the confidential info obtained from them in one matter against them in the other matter).... View More
answered on Mar 1, 2019
Maryland courts can grant an annulment to a party who was fraudulently induced to enter into a marriage as part of their general equity powers under Family Law Code Section 1-201(b)(3). There is no stand-alone statute that addressed "fraud in a marriage" and it is unclear what you are... View More
It was a first offense, I never even had a parking ticket prior. Good standing in society but was associated with someone of whom I was dating and I did not know that he had a felony charge in his past. I was studying for my insurance license for a bail bond business. When I purchase my weapon,... View More
answered on Jan 31, 2019
There is no standardized process nor statutory entitlement to sealing nor expungement in federal court. It is a complicated process with requesting a federal judge to take extraordinary actions.
Youshould retain counsel
The passenger told cops it was his but it wasn't found on him nor was it his vehicle. We it was he say she say.
answered on Jul 25, 2018
Yes. It’s called constructive possession: if it’s open in an area within reach, and everything in his car is in reach, it creates a rebuttable inference it was his. He has a defense, however, and cases like this can be won. Just because there’s probable cause to charge does not mean there’s... View More
My son is in Federal prison and is almost out for his sentence but can't return to MD as a release because of a warrant for VOP for restitution over 20 years ago he didn't pay. He has been in prison 7 years and did not have access to money to pay this restitution and wants to be released... View More
answered on May 15, 2018
He needs a lawyer to file a motion to recall the VOP warrant and remove the detainer.
Although Ive been assured verbally that I am safe from prosecution, I am worried that may not be true. Can I request immunity? Should I plead the 5th? What will protect me and my family from the person Im wanted to testify against?
answered on Apr 26, 2018
Meet with an experienced defense counsel beforehand and go over what you might be asked and what you know. Anything you tell the lawyer is privileged. Invoking your Fifth Amendment right must be done properly, and the lawyer will guide you. If this is before a federal grand jury make sure the... View More
Trial lasted a week .. detective was shaking the hand of the juror’s husband and patted him on his back
I believe once the juror’s husband said his wife was on the jury, no further contact should have been made
answered on Apr 17, 2018
The question is whether the husband’s action connoted an impropriety with the juror and the case. I can’t tell from these facts but it is worth looking at. Contact the defense counsel with this ASAP for a potential appeal issue.
I need legal advice on the maximum and minimum punishment I can get Some details are I was blackout drunk when it happen and have no criminal record and the assault charges are on officers I pushed them and the charges are in Maryland, i need help... thanks
answered on Apr 10, 2018
These are misdemeanors, but you do not want any kind of a record, and usually something can be worked out to keep your record clean. Obviously it depends on the seriousness of any assault (injuries, etc.), but many times with no real injury the officers can be convinced to let the assaults go and... View More
My neighbor and I had an argument and he pulled out a gun then started getting on my face trying to make me fight him they have guns in the house and also do drugs on the daily basis, I'm afraid for my family's well being what should I do?
answered on Feb 21, 2018
You are a victim of assault with a deadly weapon. Call the police.
A friend of mine ex broke up with her for someone else. She sent photos and videos to her exes new partner to show proof that she was sleeping with both of them, but never posted publicly to social media.
answered on Feb 10, 2018
Yes, there are laws that criminalize what your friend did. Publishing such content to any third person without the consent of those in the video or photo is a crime. It does not have to be generally available to the public at large.
He is 19
answered on Jan 18, 2018
Doubtful. Unlikely he gets a bail on that. But he clearly needs counsel as soon as possible. Call or have someone call our office if he doesn't already have private counsel and can afford through his family to pay for private counsel. Consult is free. (410) 244-5068
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?
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.
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.
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