Second degree assault is a very serious crime. If he has been unable to post bail at this point then, as my colleague mentions, must be very high....

I just received a marijuana possession charge in Maryland. Can I pay the maximum penalty to avoid probation or jail time.

Unfortunately you cannot choose your sentence. So the answer is no, you cannot just pay the maximum fine allowed by statute to avoid jail time. The...

In Maryland, this is one answer that is relatively clear despite the lack of specific emancipation procedures. A minor generally does not have the...

I have been married over 10 years, separated for 3. We have 2 children. Am I eligible for alimony? How is that determined?

I agree with my colleague - you do need to provide more information and seek an attorney. That being said, alimony is determined by the Court....

Filed for divorce 30 days ago, what's my next step?

Once you file for divorce, you need to serve your husband. Once you serve your husband he then has 30 days to answer the complaint for divorce (if...

Can a debtor garnish a social security or federal retirement check

Generally social security is exempt from garnishment, attachment, and levy. Your federal retirement check may or may not be garnished. Without...

Can I win this case in court?

Maryland is an "at-will" employment state. This means that your employer can fire you for any reason at any time (less discrimination based on...

In the state of Maryland is alimony granted in a divorce case?

In Maryland you are allowed to ask for alimony in a divorce along with child support for the children. Alimony can be indefinite (rare) or for a...

On a persons credit report, which date would be used by a court to establish the default date and the beginning of a SOL?

The date of the last payment made is usually the calculation for statute of limitations. Contact a lawyer if you have been sued or are being...

My son and I have land in both names and he wants his name took off what do I do to get his name off the land?

The easiest solution would be for him to grant you his interest in the property by quitclaim deed. This is a simple deed, but offers no guarantees...