What if I file an eviction and the person never shows up for court ?

Ordinarily, when one party to a suit fails to show up at a scheduled trial date, the other party is entitled to judgment in their favor by default.

If your arrested for conspiracy to attempt to distribute but now they are trying to charge you with conspiracy to robbery?

Did this happen on federal property, is that why the "feds" are involved? Your son needs a lawyer. Robbery is a very serious felony.

Anyone participating in a crime that results in the death of another--even if you were not the one who did the actual killing--is still guilty of...

What do you do in this type of situation?

If you were under 18 at the time of the offense, and if criminal charges were filed, then the matter will be prosecuted as a juvenile offense, and...

Am I doing anything illegal by chatting online with a 15/16 year old as a 21 year old? Nature of conversation below.

Nothing you describe appears to cross a criminal line; however, now that you know her true age, you should probably steer clear of sexually...

Break lease because co-tenant has drug problem?

Did the landlord sign something in writing that states you are released from liability under the lease? If not, you are still liable for unpaid...

What is the legal process for seizing personal property after receiving a judgement ?

Unless that car is paid for and worth a lot of money at an auction, you don't want to attach it. You have to put up money to cover the tow, storage...

It is a date scheduled to allow the defendant and government to exchange discovery or file motions and discuss possible plea deals, and to advise...

How do I locate someone to serve them papers in a lawsuit?

Hire a PI who can do a skip trace. Assuming you get a judgment, you then have to collect it. In Maryland, a Maryland debtor's retirement and...

Who or what is the proper department to send paperwork to sue the state?

IF the agency you are suing falls under the provisions of the Maryland Tort Claims Act, then you must serve a written notice of claim within one...