I applied for a public defender and got denied because of my finances, I forgot to pay the application fee. What happens?

If you appear without an attorney, the Judge may rule that you have waived your right to counsel by your inaction (i.e. not obtaining a public...

If I post a "No Trespassing / no Hunting" sign how explicit may I be?

You can post any kind of sign you want on your own property (provided it is not obscene, or inciting violence). HOWEVER, if you are operating...

How is it determined if the amt. is 10 or 30% or in-between...or, is it just "arbitrary and capricious"

You are describing a "qui tam" action. It is a lawsuit filed under seal, on behalf of the government. The government can take the case over, as...

How do I go about entering evidence to court when defending myself?

The Rules of Evidence are contained in Title 5 of the Maryland Rules. Practicing lawyers devote an entire year in law school to learning the...

Intellectual property protection- licensing / selling.

The answer depends entirely on your current position, the company bylaws and employee protocols, and the specific facts and circumstances...

How can I get the judge not to dismiss my case against two defendants, even if they didn't directly harm me?

A "motion to dismiss" is a preliminary motion that asks the judge to dispose of claims based solely on the allegations contained in the complaint. ...

There's nothing illegal about holding your assets in cash. It will raise some eyebrows, but it's not illegal. There may be practical (like...

How should I approach this situation with my Home Owner's Association regarding a 6 foot fence that I want to construct?

What do the HoA bylaws say on the issue? If the bylaws permit discretion, and the HoA has permitted others to erect fences of that height, you...

Record the brightness. Excessive light may constitute a nuisance, which is actionable. However, the situation may be more efficiently solved with...

Can i sue Facebook for discrimination?

First Amendment liberties protect citizens against censorship by the government. Facebook is a private company -- not affiliated with the...