Can my friend sue in civil court to have an attacker put in jail or can she have a plea deal thrown out and retried?
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Answered on August 25, 2015
It is not uncommon for the State to enter into a plea deal without consulting a witness. She should check to see if restitution for the victim's...
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I was rear ended, while sitting in a parking mall exit ramp.Will the state Farm investigator, for the defendant treat me fairly
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Answered on August 25, 2015
If State Farm is the defendant's insurance company, then their investigator is not likely to have your best interests at heart. As a former...
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Possible case for nerve damage from bladder surgery?
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Answered on August 25, 2015
If you think you may be the victim of medical malpractice as a result of a doctor's negligence, you should contact a medical malpractice attorney...
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I was charged with assault in MD I didn't start it. The police wouldn't believe me.
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Answered on August 25, 2015
I have had clients who were charged with, but not convicted of, assault charges and although a VOP hearing was held, their Maryland probation was...
If you get a speeding ticket for going 82 in a 55.. First time speeding ticket should you take it to trial?
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Answered on August 25, 2015
I always recommend that clients ask for a trial in lieu of the waiver hearing. If the State's witnesses do not show up for trial or the State...
I was ticketed for going 29 miles over the speed limit, but the ticket doesn't say reckless driving. Does that show up later?
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Answered on August 25, 2015
If the officer did not charge you with reckless driving, you are only looking at the speeding ticket. I do not advise clients to ask for waiver...
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Cam someone go to jail for false accusation
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Answered on August 25, 2015
Depending on whom you made the statement to (e.g. to a police officer or to a commissioner when filing charges), it could be a crime.
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Respiratory infection pneumonia, fungal infection now bacterial infection from work
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Answered on August 25, 2015
If you are employed in Maryland and/or the exposure occurred in Maryland, and a doctor has causally related your condition to your exposure at...
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I slipped and fell on the first day of work at a restaurant
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Answered on March 24, 2015
If an employee is injured in the course of their employment, they can file a workers' compensation claim. In addition to reimbursement of medical...
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How long will this criminal citation for paraphernalia stay on my record/impact my future with school and jobs?
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Answered on March 24, 2015
A guilty finding is permanent. If, however, you receive a PBJ, you may be able to have it expunged. To do so, you must file certain forms in a...
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