Amend the relief in a complaint

depends on the nature of the relief. If you are just amending the ad damnum clause (the amount of the general compensatory monetary judgment you...

What is the possible outcome for a first offense shoplifting charge (phone charger)?

Jail is not likely; however, there are a variety of possible dispositions a lawyer can pursue with the prosecutor, and if necessary, the judge, to...

I split utilities and my landlord refuses to show the bill?

Simply respond that you will only pay your share of the utilities upon presentation of proper proof, which by definition, is a copy of the utility...

WHY? I was ordered to pay 9600 in 1999, as of 10/19/2017 i have paid 13,897.47, why am I still oweing money?

Once a criminal restitution order remains unpaid after the period of time you are ordered to pay it (usually the term of probation), the amount may...

It is up to the prosecutor to decide whether they have sufficient evidence to proceed, and in a weak case, a defense attorney may be able to...

How can I get points reduced after a traffic accident?

Request a trial. You don’t actually have to try the case. If the officer didn’t see the accident happen, his testimony is not enough to find you...

GETTING AWAY FROM SUBPOENA AS A NON-PARTY?

Mr. Valkenet is right, a Maryland issued subpoena is not valid outside Maryland.

A civil summons and complaint may be served by certified mail, return receipt requested. You have the option of doing it yourself, or if this is a...

Who gets the assets of the deceased, who dies without a will?

A person holding power of attorney owes a fiduciary duty to the person who granted that power to only act and deal with the person's property in a...

Lump sum settlements or recoveries for personal injury and property loss are deemed tax-free because they are not "income" as defined by the IRS...