I think I am being retaliated against for a prior sexual harrassment complaint and may be forced to quit or be fired.

I agree that retaliation cases can often be difficult, depending on how closely the events are connected. However, if I understand your correctly,...

So how do i know when a cop can legally search my vehical or person? if im seemingly doing nothing wrong and a officer just

Generally speaking, an officer may do a cursory search of your vehicle and/or pat-down of your person early in the interaction if he/she has a...

Is it considered theft if, while at work, someone finds a package, hands it to you, & you think, fleetingly, about keeping it?

To answer your first question as to whether the action constitutes theft (as a criminal offense), the answer is no, based on the precise facts you...

I live in maryland, i purchased new carpet form homedepot and installation in dec 2010. i was over charged due to an error so i

This seems to be a moral question rather than a legal one. That said, I don't know of any reason why the store can't simply re-enter the charge (or...

Living with husband for two years, name not on lease per landlord. can landlord evict me from the apartment?

Subsidized apartments can have regulations regarding residency, such as restrictions on persons convicted of certain crimes. Those regulations can...

Suing for damages

As previously stated, it all depends on the language in your contract. It doesn't have to precisely identify the damages incurred, but, as stated...

Can an empolyer fire an employee over a text message?

I know of no reason the text message would not be upheld as a valid means of communication by which your employer terminated you, assuming there...

My employer has told me if I leave work early again because of my illness I will be let go. Is this credible?

First, let me say that Maryland is an "at-will employment" state, which means employees can terminated for any number of reasons - or without...

Unfortunately, for you, the landlord is correct. The payment of the deposit prior to signing the lease is in essence the payment for the landlord's...