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In Maryland is their a law about jails stopping inmates from seeing their lawyer?
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Answered on February 11, 2013
Your "right to counsel" is protected by two different Amendments. The Fifth Amendment guarantees your right to an attorney during custodial...
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What does it mean when Case search say Planitiff entered Motion for leave to amend
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Answered on February 11, 2013
When you sue someone civilly, you have to file a "complaint." The complaint becomes the basis of the resulting lawsuit. In certain situations,...
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I need a lawyer to sue an out of state utility company for overcharging me over $500. I want 2.5 million, please read!!!
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Answered on February 02, 2013
You may have a valid claim against the apartment complex/power company for a surcharge on your account. But upon what basis do you think you're...
Is a Verbal Agreement a Legal Contract in Michigan?
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Answered on January 31, 2013
Oral contracts are enforceable. However, to be a contract, you need to have reciprocal "consideration" (value). In the fact pattern you describe,...
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My husband was arrested for hitting me. could i go back and say that he didnt hit me and i lied.
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Answered on January 31, 2013
It is a crime to give false statements under oath or to the police. You can tell the State's Attorney that you do not plan to testify and will not...
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Based on President Obama immigration overhaul addressing that America has a broken immigration system and a need for a reform
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Answered on January 31, 2013
Speeches by the President, while often moving oratory, does nothing to change substantive law.
If you are facing deportation, engage an attorney...
Does the state of wyoming recognize common law marriage?
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Answered on January 31, 2013
"Common law marriage" is when a couple lives together (cohabitates) holds themselves out to the public as a married couple (presentation) and...
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My stepfather is suing me for unjust enrichment
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Answered on January 31, 2013
Unjust enrichment is a cause of action sounding in equity whereby the plaintiff alleges:
1. The Plaintiff conferred a benefit on the...
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Can evidence be submitted at the trial? like police letter, social workers letter if not,can I add it to respond.court in 2weeks
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Answered on January 31, 2013
Yes, a trial is the proceeding whereby the parties admit evidence to the trier of fact (be it judge or jury). Parties are entitled to challenge...
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Is there a limit of time for a grand jury to give an answer on a criminal charge?
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Answered on January 31, 2013
Indictments are issued by grand juries. Grand juries have their roots in historic English common law- it acted as a check on the power of the crown...
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