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In Montgomery County, Maryland, the schools have long allowed public parking for the local community, which is crucial given the scarce parking and surrounding multifamily households. Recently, they started enforcing towing from the school’s public property without official notice or community... View More 
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answered on May 15, 2025
This kind of sudden policy shift—especially on public school property used by the broader community—can feel abrupt and unfair. While the school district may have legal authority over its own property, including setting parking rules, any change that significantly impacts the public usually... View More
My father was murdered on February 3, 1969, in Washington D.C. The perpetrator was convicted and incarcerated at Lorton Penitentiary. Since its closure, our family has never received information from the D.C. government about the felon's status concerning parole or imprisonment. We formerly... View More
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answered on Apr 27, 2025
Your situation involves complex legal questions regarding victim compensation for a crime committed over five decades ago. In most jurisdictions, courts can order convicted felons to pay restitution to victims or their families as part of criminal sentencing. This is separate from any civil lawsuit... View More
I have a neighbor who is spraying something I believe is harmful, causing me to feel nauseous. This has been happening since October 2024. Although I can hear the spraying and sometimes her sneezing and coughing, I don't know exactly where she is spraying it. I previously complained about... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
In Maryland, the law generally allows for audio recording in certain situations, but it requires the consent of at least one party involved in the conversation or interaction being recorded. If you are simply recording the sounds of spraying, without capturing her voice or private conversations, it... View More
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland, and I plan to offer counseling services to Maryland residents while providing post-ketamine integrative coaching to out-of-state clients online. I am aware that coaching is not regulated by a board, but I am concerned about... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
In Maryland, as an LCPC, you can offer both counseling and coaching services, but there are some important considerations. Counseling is regulated by the state, while coaching is not, which means you can legally offer coaching services to clients outside of Maryland, as long as you are not... View More
I made an initial down payment to the state of Maryland today to settle back taxes. Although I haven't signed any formal payment agreement, I am considering an Offer in Compromise due to long-term financial hardship while completing my education. Can I still pursue an Offer in Compromise even... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
Initiating a payment arrangement with the Maryland Comptroller's Office does not preclude you from applying for an Offer in Compromise (OIC). The Comptroller's Office allows taxpayers to settle their tax debts for less than the full amount owed, especially if paying the full amount would... View More
I'm trying to obtain my dental records from my previous dentist in Maryland, but they've refused to release them due to an unpaid fee for a missed appointment that occurred 4 years ago. I don't have copies of any agreements regarding cancellations or record releases, and the... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2025
What you're dealing with is understandably frustrating, especially when your dental records are personal and may be needed for future care. In Maryland, dentists are not allowed to withhold patient records due to unpaid fees that are unrelated to the cost of creating or copying those records.... View More
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland. My client, who resides in Maryland, is being temporarily deployed out of state for 8 months with the military. She would like to continue therapy sessions via telehealth during her deployment. I am aware that typically both the... View More
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answered on Apr 1, 2025
Maryland regulations generally require that licensed mental health professionals only provide telehealth services to clients physically located within Maryland at the time of service. Maryland counselors providing telemental care must be licensed by the State Board of Professional Counselors &... View More
In Maryland, I am on parole, and prison officials have failed to apply my earned credits (for good behavior, work, and special projects) towards the expiration of my parole and sentence, as outlined in state law and prison policy. The policy uses mandatory language regarding the calculation of... View More
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answered on Mar 24, 2025
You have a valid concern about your earned credits not being properly applied to your parole period in Maryland. Your first step should be to submit a formal written appeal to the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, clearly documenting all earned credits and citing the... View More
As per MD Code, Commercial Law, § 16A-101
§ 16A-101. Police-initiated towing, access to property section (c) if I was the operator of vehicle I should have access to my belongings in the car when I arrive at tow yard??
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answered on Jan 13, 2025
Under Maryland Code § 16A-101(c), if you are the operator of a vehicle that has been towed by the police, you generally have the right to access your personal belongings inside the car. When you arrive at the tow yard, you should present valid identification and any necessary documentation to... View More
I have spoken with different people at MVA and no one can can give me a straight answer. I have told them repeatedly that 16-122 (ii) that states I am eligible for a Federally Non-Compliant drivers license. A contact told me RUDELY to look at case law Motor Vehicle Administration v. Geppert. That... View More
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
Based on the information you've provided, it seems there is some confusion and inconsistency in how the Maryland Vehicle Administration (MVA) is interpreting and applying the Real ID Act and relevant Maryland statutes. Let me try to clarify a few key points:
1. The federal REAL ID Act... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2024
Discrimination is never acceptable, regardless of how widespread it may be within an organization. If you are experiencing or witnessing discrimination, the appropriate course of action is to report it through the proper channels and seek assistance in addressing the issue.
Boyfriend had charges against him for misdemeanor credit card theft scheme, felony credit card theft, and identity theft in MD. Failed to appear in court and they issued an arrest warrant. I had no clue he had a court date or that he had an arrest warrant. Got arrested in PA after being pulled... View More
answered on Jan 5, 2024
You should not be charged for harboring a fugitive if you did not know he had a warrant. He should retain an attorney to represent him on the criminal charges or go to the Public Defender if he cannot afford private counsel.
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answered on Nov 12, 2023
In Maryland, the laws governing the use of LED lights on vehicles are specific and must be followed to avoid legal issues. Under Maryland law, vehicles are prohibited from displaying red or blue lights visible from directly in front of the center of the vehicle. This is generally to prevent... View More
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answered on Oct 20, 2023
In Maryland, you typically do not need a driver's license to operate farm equipment on private property, such as a farm, as long as you are not driving on public roads. Farm equipment is often exempt from certain licensing requirements when used solely on private agricultural property for... View More
I recently did a promissory note with my HOA that I would like to cancel.
answered on Sep 26, 2023
You would have to review the promissory note to see if there is any language allowing you to rescind it. There probably is not. A promissory note is a binding contract. You can have an attorney review it to see whether anything can be done.
As a matter of fact, the Complainant was discriminated against and harassed based on race (black), national origin (Nigerian), disability (physical), and retaliation for protected activity (prior activity, opposition to discrimination, and request for reasonable accommodation when: On March 2019 to... View More
answered on Aug 20, 2023
A Maryland attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. If you are looking for an attorney, it is going to be difficult for attorneys here to respond to you to offer their services. This site isn't set up like an attorney referral service - it's basically... View More
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answered on Feb 21, 2023
The Maryland State Department of Natural Resources has jurisdiction over the navigable rivers of Maryland, including police authority, and there are laws prohibiting dumping of trash, waste materials and other objects into rivers, punishable bu criminal and civil fines and penalties. Local county... View More
ID. I'm referring to a public building in a public lobby simply to do business.
answered on Feb 17, 2023
I assume you are referring to the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR). When the State Legislature enacts legislation establishing various government agencies to perform governmental functions, they grant the power of the agency to enact regulations to carry out the statutory mandate and powers... View More
answered on Feb 7, 2023
There are many providers of minister/clergy licenses where you can get "ordained" in a day or less. Maryland does not have a formal set of laws or regulations about this, beyond the general provision of Family Law Code 2-406(a) for performing marriages: "A marriage ceremony may be... View More
The task/job was assigned to me through an app called task rabbit.
answered on Jan 19, 2023
Maryland Business Occupations and Professions Code, Section 12-101, defines the term plumbing, and the need for a license, as follows:
(n) Provide plumbing services
(1) “Provide plumbing services” means to install, maintain, extend, alter, or remove piping, a plumbing fixture, a... View More
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