My colleague is correct.

What does it mean for your case to be dismissed? Is it the same as being set aside?

It means that the state is no longer pursuing the charges against you. And yes, consult a local attorney to see if you can obtain an expungement.

Is it legal to be evicted from your apartment because of a referral fee i received[300.00],the person was evicted for nonpayment

Unless you breached the terms of your lease agreement, it would seem that you cannot be evicted based on an independent party's actions (i.e....

As a tenant, can my landlord rearrange my personal property to make a unit look nicer for pictures or showings?

Your landlord cannot interfere with your personal property during your tenancy. Allowing the landlord notice to enter the premises and to show it...

Evicting tenants but only one signed the lease. I have no ss # for either, so how can I enforce a judgement if I win?

Arguably you at least have an oral contract with the tenant who didn't sign the lease (and perhaps an additional claim against him if he had the...

My ex's lawyer filed a judgement on me after i paid the ct ordered lawyer fees on time and then after i brought it to her atte

Not likely. It sounds as if there was some sort of miscommunication which the attorney promptly corrected by filing the Order of Satisfaction.

First, do you have a written lease? If so, does the lease state whether the landlord is responsible for said repairs? If so, send the landlord a...

I live in New York, and received a citation for marijuana paraphernalia in Maryland, how do i proceed?

You really should hire an attorney. Being that it's your first offense, a lawyer may be able to help you mitigate the situation and potentially...

Can I get out of a one year lease?

Arguably, the landlord's grandmother walking into your house is a breach of your covenant of quiet enjoyment, for which you may be able to break...

What can I do about my apt manager bringing bags of garbage that are NOT mine and laying them in front of my front door?

Placing garbage in front of your door is offensive, and arguably could be considered some kind of violation of your right to quiet enjoyment of...