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If a member of a court system contacts my employer, to inform them of a criminal charge, does this violate due process, or any
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Answered on July 23, 2013
Unless you have been indicted under seal, the fact that you have been charged with a crime is a matter of public record. That private persons (or...
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Suicide
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Answered on July 22, 2013
The act of committing suicide is not prohibited by statute. What is expressly prohibited is assisting another commit (or attempt to commit)...
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Was charge with 2nd degree asault in 2004 i want to file a motion to reconsider what steps should i take 1st
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Answered on July 21, 2013
Generally in Maryland, any charge that results in a "guilty" disposition cannot be expunged. However, the legislature made an exception for...
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Was date rape about 30 years ago but just remember the crime can I file a civil law suit against the man
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Answered on July 19, 2013
You can always call the police. However, there is a 10 year statute of limitations on sexual assault cases in Texas (there is an exception,...
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I lent a ex-boyfriend over $10,000.00 in a matter of a 3 years. I knows that he owns me the money and said he would pay me back.
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Answered on July 19, 2013
Your primary adversary will be the "statute of frauds" that requires transactions of the enormity you describe to be memorialized by a writing. ...
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Do I have to return a diamond ring that was given to me by my daughter's father when we learned that I was pregnant?
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Answered on July 18, 2013
In Maryland, an engagement ring is a "conditional gift" predicated upon the consummation of marriage. Should the engagement be terminated, the...
Can you go to jail for second degree assault?
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Answered on July 16, 2013
Yes. Second degree assault is a misdemeanor in the State of Maryland. It is punishable by a maximum sentence of ten (10) years and/or a $2,500...
Do you think 33 1/3 is high for a percentage of suit for attorney fee
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Answered on June 26, 2013
33.33% is the average rate for a personal injury contingency fee. You will be hard-pressed to find lower contingency fee rates in Maryland. ...
Is text message harassment illegal? What can be done to stop it?
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Answered on June 24, 2013
Contact the police. Harassment by telephone or text message is a crime in Maryland. You may also seek a file a petition for a peace order.
DUI PBJ and expungement in MD
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Answered on June 24, 2013
Generally, a "probation before judgment" (PBJ) disposition can be expunged. However, the Maryland legislature, in order to discourage drunk...
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