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Can I Be Charged With Prostitution if No Money Was Exchanged?
When most people think about prostitution, they think about money being exchanged for sexual services. While this is a form of prostitution, Maryland law’s definition of the term is much broader and includes exchanges that do not necessarily involve money.
A transaction in which anything of value is bartered for sexual services is considered prostitution, a serious sex crime that carries lengthy prison time, heavy fines, and a spot on the sex offender registry in Maryland. If you are facing prostitution charges, reach out to a Maryland criminal defense attorney right away to safeguard your rights and your future.
How Does Maryland Law Define Prostitution?
Under Maryland law, prostitution means any sexual act or contact that is exchanged for something of value. Common examples of non-monetary payments include:
When Can I Claim Emotional Distress in a Personal Injury Case?
A person who suffers an injury because of someone else’s negligence can sometimes collect compensation for the damages. Usually, these damages are financial: lost wages from an inability to work, medical expenses, and property damage all fall under the category of economic damages.
In some cases, however, a person may seek compensation for non-economic damages. These are not financial or quantifiable, so it is harder to assess the amount of compensation owed to the victim. Emotional distress falls under the category of non-economic damages and in some cases can fetch significant sums. Non-economic damages are harder to prove, so make sure you consult an experienced Maryland personal injury attorney who can represent you.
What Is Emotional Distress?
Emotional distress, which is sometimes referred to as pain and suffering, refers to the emotional hardship a person may experience as a result of an injury. A person who suffers emotional distress might experience:
What Are the Most Common Types of Business Litigation?
Businesses from small to large often find themselves engaged in disputes. Whether it is a company accusing an employee of breach of contract or a customer accusing a company of fraud, such disputes can affect the bottom line of a business. It is therefore vital to hire an aggressive and experienced business litigation attorney who will represent the business in disputes and protect the company’s interests.
What Are the Most Common Types of Business Litigation in Maryland?
Businesses in Maryland may be party to several types of disputes that can lead to litigation. The most common ones include:
- Breach of contract: When business partners, vendors, or employees violate their contractual obligations, it can have a serious impact on a business. Breach of contract disputes are a common cause of business litigation.
How Can a Protective Order Help Me Against a Violent Ex?
There are various forms of domestic violence, all of which can be terrifying experiences. Couples who get divorced are especially prone to domestic abuse when feelings of anger, betrayal, resentment, and jealousy spiral out of control. A violent ex-spouse can pose a danger not just to you but to your children and other family members. Maryland law provides certain protections against domestic violence, one of which is a protective order.
Understanding what a protective order is and when it is granted is a crucial first step toward maintaining your and your family’s safety. Speak with an experienced Maryland family law attorney about whether you are eligible for a protective order and what an order entails.
What Is a Protective Order?
A protective order, also referred to as a restraining order, is a court directive that prohibits a person from engaging in certain behaviors against someone else. It is issued specifically when both parties are in a close relationship, and one presents an immediate threat of abuse or harassment to the other.
What Happens if I Violate Red Flag Gun Laws in Maryland?
Maryland law allows the state to confiscate a firearm if its owner is deemed a threat to others or his or her own physical safety. Under this statute — commonly referred to as a "red flag law" — certain people can report "red flags" about a gun owner to a court. The judge may then issue an extreme risk protective order (ERPO) which requires the gun owner to surrender his or her firearms and bars him or her from owning a gun.
This article will discuss how an ERPO works, the penalties for violating it, and how to fight it. If you are facing ERPO proceedings or if you are being charged with violating an ERPO, consult an experienced Maryland criminal defense attorney.
How Does an ERPO Work?
The ERPO process begins when a petition is filed with the court requesting that a protective order be issued against the gun owner, also referred to as the respondent. There are several types of people who are authorized to file such a petition:
How Should I Prepare for a USCIS Interview?
Whether you are applying for a green card or naturalization, you will be asked to complete certain forms and submit several documents. You will also likely be required to participate in an interview with a United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officer who will conduct an assessment to see if you are eligible for a green card or citizenship.
These interviews are an important part of the application process because they can result in an approval or rejection of the immigration application. If the interviewer feels like the applicant is being untruthful, insincere, combative, or failing to meet certain conditions, he or she may deny the applicant’s request. It is therefore important to consult with a Maryland immigration attorney who can tell you what to expect in a USCIS interview and help you prepare.
What Should I Expect in a USCIS Interview?
You will be required to bring certain documents with you to the interview. The USCIS officer will review them and give you a chance to explain or revise what you wrote on your application. He or she will also ask you questions to determine if you are telling the truth and being consistent. For example, a common question USCIS interviewers ask those applying for K-1 fiancé(e) green cards is which side of the bed they sleep on. If the future husband and wife give different answers or appear not to know, it may raise questions about the legitimacy of the relationship.
What Can Happen If I Do Not Sign a Prenuptial Agreement?
Like marriage, divorce can be a major life-changing event. It not only affects your marital status, but it can also affect your debts and finances, including any businesses or assets you own. If you are not properly prepared, the divorce process can leave you feeling blindsided by the changes. That is why many couples who want to get married sign prenuptial agreements.
In this article, we will explore what a prenuptial agreement is and the potential legal pitfalls that can happen without one. Contact a Maryland family law attorney for help drafting a prenuptial agreement or any other legal assistance.
What Is a Prenuptial Agreement?
A prenuptial agreement is a document signed by both spouses before marriage that outlines what will happen in the event of a divorce. It may contain details concerning:
5 Legal Defenses Against Minimum Wage Violation Claims
Minimum wage is an issue that is gaining an increasing amount of attention from media and policymakers. Federal law sets the minimum wage at $7.25 an hour, though some states have passed laws setting it above that amount. Beginning next year, New York will have the highest minimum wage in the country at $16, more than double the federal rate. Maryland is close behind at $15 an hour.
Employers must be vigilant in following these evolving laws. A business that is determined to have violated minimum wage laws can face heavy penalties from the Maryland Department of Labor. Therefore, it is important to retain a Maryland civil litigation attorney to protect your business from claims of minimum wage violations. This article will discuss five legal defenses to such claims.
Statute of Limitations
One possible defense against claims of minimum wage violations is that the statute of limitations has expired. Under federal law, an employee has up to two years to bring a claim against an employer for failing to follow minimum wage laws and three years if the violation was willful. Under the Maryland Wage Payment and Collection Law, an employee has three years to bring a claim. In either case, if the employee brings the claim after three years have passed since the wages were due, it may be denied.
How to Prove Consent in a Rape Case?
Rape is using force or the threat of force to commit a sexual act with someone who does not consent to it. It is a serious violent crime that not only carries lengthy prison time but also requires placement on the sex offender registry. A rape conviction can affect the accused’s personal and professional life by barring them from certain job opportunities and communities.
Therefore, especially with the increase in the rate of false rape allegations, it is more important than ever to understand how to defend against such a charge.
One of the strongest defenses to a rape accusation is showing that the accuser, or plaintiff, consented to the act. However, proving consent can be a difficult task. The best way to fight a rape charge is to hire an aggressive Maryland rape defense attorney who will help you gather the evidence needed to present to the court.
How Can I Prove Consent as a Defense Against a Rape Charge?
Proving that sexual activity was consensual depends on evidence. Sometimes there is conclusive proof of consent, while other evidence may be circumstantial. For example:
How Can I Prove Negligence in a Personal Injury Case?
Most personal injury cases require the victim — also known as the plaintiff — to prove that the defendant was negligent. Negligence means the defendant did not take the proper care to prevent an injury that a reasonable person would have taken in the same circumstances. If you can prove negligence, you may be able to collect compensation for damages.
That can be a difficult task, however. Proving that an injury was caused by negligence depends on the quality and quantity of the evidence. The evidence should show that the four elements of negligence have been satisfied. This article will discuss those four elements and how to contact a Maryland personal injury attorney.
What Are the Four Elements of Negligence?
Negligence has four components:
- Duty of care: If you want to claim the defendant did not take proper care, you first need to show that he or she had a duty to take such care. A person may have a duty of care toward another because of the nature of their relationship, such as a doctor and patient. In other cases, a person may be bound by circumstances to take a reasonable amount of care. For example, driving on the road means taking some basic precautions to avoid injuring others.
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