Can voluntary intoxication mitigate responsibility for rape?

Intoxication can be used a defense to crimes which carry an element of "specific intent". Rape is a "general intent" crime, which means...

Do i have the right to talk to the person or company which is demanding me before going to court?

Generally, nobody has a "right" to speak with anyone else. The same way you are free to ignore people who attempt to talk to you, Verizon is...

You are describing a breach of contract. You had an agreement to purchase solar panels, and to have them installed. It sounds like the panels...

Yes. Recall that a notary's only function is to verify that the person signing the document is indeed the person identified by the document, and...

Do i have to return a police call asking to talk about and incident that my name was given as a witness?

No! You are never required to speak to the police -- and doing so without the presence and advice of counsel is a poor idea.

Your instincts are correct. Maryland Rule 2-124(c) requires service on disabled defendants to be through their guardian: (c) Individual Under...

What options are available to avoid adding a third person to the deed or mortgage of a home in Baltimore, MD?

Your interests are freely devisable (meaning they can be transferred to others). That means you can convey the property to whichever family member...

The context of the photo will be relevant. Were you featured in an advertisement or an article? What was the nature of the piece?

Yes. Oral agreements are still enforceable. Call an experienced litigator. A lawyer will want to know: what were the terms of the loan...

2 of 3 owners want to sell before house is foreclosed. 3rd owner lives in house but refuses to sell, pay or leave. Options?

You must file a partition action in the Circuit Court where the real property is located. This will not stop a foreclosure, if you are in arrears....