My boyfriend and I were involved in a domestic violence dispute. I want to know my rights before I talk to either lawyers.

I agree with my colleagues. You and your boyfriend need separate attorneys. Intoxication is not a defense to charges like this. Your...

Maryland will not issue you a license if they know you have unpaid traffic tickets in DC. You will need to take care of the DC tickets before...

Does a partner's deception about his identity and past negate consent to sex?

No, I am sorry that this happened to you, but this is not rape and not a criminal act. Unfortunately, people lie all the time in relationships and...

What do I do? I was never served????

It sounds like you have not been served from the information above. They have to obtain proper service for the case to proceed forward. You can...

Does my officially hired lawyer and the lawyers in a class action suit both get paid from the community fund?

You have the right to decide whether to opt out of the Class Action and let your lawyer file a separate claim or to participate in the Class...

Peace Orders can only be shielded if it was dismissed or denied. A new law will take effect allowing shielding under certain circumstances where...

Some insurance companies, like State Farm, will use the full price of the prescriptions and not just the copays. Under the collateral source...

I pled guilty to theft under $10K in 2012. Paid restitution in full in 2013. Is there a way to seal this record?

If you were convicted and the guilty finding remained, then it cannot be expunged. On the other hand, if you received the benefits of probation...

If I was evicted, am I still responsible for rent?

It depends upon the language of the lease, but generally you are still responsible for the rent for the balance of the term of the lease. However,...

I need to sue Verizon .

You can contact the Consumer Protection Division of the Attorney General's office or the Public Service Commission and make a complaint. I doubt...