Defamation of character?

Almost impossible, in my opinion, to succeed with a case of defamation under these facts. Defamation cases rarely, if ever, succeed unless you are...

Will I get my boyfriend in trouble for dating me if I'm 17 and he's 22 and I'm pregnant in Maryland?

16 is the age of consent in Maryland, meaning you are free to make an informed choice about your sexual activity once you are 16. The 4 year...

My husband is arrested second time for a second degree assult in domestic violence? What's the typical punishment.

Every case is unique and there is no formula to predict outcomes of criminal trials or cases. However, if this is your second case involving...

Yes you can! I was a prosecutor in Montgomery County for 20 years. During that time, we had many young people volunteer over the summer to help...

If your convicted of DUI is court ordered AA meetings a violation of the separation of church / state clause of the constitution

It's an interesting question. If your secularity prevents you from actively participating in AA because they espouse faith-based philosophy, I'm...

The question is not "can" you have sex with her, but MAY you have sex with her? She's over the age of 16, so legally, in MD, she can consent to...

Is there federal definition for consent given during sex or does it differ from state to state?

Not a good idea to discuss specific facts in a forum such as this, but, yes, Maryland does have definitions of legal terms. They can be found...

What is a preliminary hearing ?

A Preliminary Hearing (PH), not to be confused with a Preliminary Inquiry (PI), is a hearing which very, very rarely results in an actual...

Can I contact the person I filed a protection order on.

Probably not a good idea. You could file a Motion to Withdraw the Petition and explain your reasoning to a judge. In my experience (20 years as...

Can I switch my husband lawyer when trial is coming up ?

You are as free to switch attorneys as you would be to switch your doctor or dentist if you felt they were not providing you with the service you...

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