Yes, it's typical. The judge (or, more likely, clerk magistrate) conducts the case as he/she sees necessary. And for most cases, each party...

You haven't stated anything here that gives you a legal claim. Your mother might have a claim against him for breaking into her house, if she can...

No, you cannot -- at least not yet -- sue someone because you happen to be offended. I hope we never get to that point, but, unfortunately, I can...

If you know who did it, you could sue that person for the value of a replacement lock (not really worth going to court for). Other than that, just...

I don't see that you have a legal claim here at all. What you have is a need for family counseling. I don't know if your wife is supporting you or...

I'll begin my answer with the caveat that I do not practice in Maryland, but I still think I have the answer to your question. It is not...

No, this is not a valid reason for suing the school district. The school administrators (superintendent, principals, curriculum directors, etc.)...

By "representative," I assume you mean hiring an attorney to help you challenge the ticket. Yes, you can.

Are you just going to keep posting this question until you get an answer you like? I think this is about the third time I've seen it. I already...

A question like this is best asked in a personal consultation with an attorney. It may cost you a couple hundred bucks for the meeting, but that's...