First of all, an assault occurs when person acts in an intentional manner toward you which places you in fear of imminent offensive contact. If...

Can my husband go to jail for not paying his restitution when we can't afford it?

Technically, yes, but practically speaking, no. So long as he is making some effort, he will not be punished simply for being poor. When a...

If an 18 year old is found guilty of theft under $1,000, can person go to jail?

All cases are fact specific. How much under $1,000, and what are the circumstances of the theft? First offenders can ordinarily avoid jail for...

How do I get new evidence introduced into an appeal involving a case based on lack of informed consent?

Filing a notice of appeal is a simple one page filing and filing fee. Your brief in support of the appeal will not be due for several months. If...

You fail to state a few important facts. (1) Does your probation order direct you to completely abstain from the use of alcohol? (2) As a result...

How much should i settle if i was hit by a car?

If you do not already have a lawyer, get one. This is not the type of claim you should be trying to handle on your own. Cerebral swelling in the...

I was hit by an uninsured motorist, what can I do

Double check your policy. Oftentimes, even with no collision coverage, you may have uninsured motorists coverage (it's a very inexpensive premium...

Can Maryland withhold my state tax refund for a misdmeanor warrant?

Unless you owe money to the State, I have never heard of the Comptroller withholding state income tax refunds for this reason, and I doubt that...

It sounds like the PA judge intended your husband to receive credit for all time served in MD against the sentence in PA. If the PA prison...

Is it mandatory??

Carroll County, you say. Depending on the type of case, and whether the case is in District or Circuit Court, and who the prosecutor and judge...