Mistakes on Credit Card Bills
Buying on credit, over time, is very popular these days. Yet once in a while, a bill has a mistake on it. What can you do when your credit card bill has a mistake?
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Warning Signs of a Debt Problem: Actions and Options
Do you have warning signs of a debt problem? If so, what can you do?
Government Shutdown - Protections for Employees
Employees of the federal government, Maryland State government, and a local government in Maryland have certain protections during a government shutdown where the employee is involuntarily furloughed from work. These protections apply even if the employee is required to report to work during the furlough.
Maryland Debt Settlement Services Act
In 2011, the General Assembly passed a law requiring firms offering debt settlement services to register with the Commissioner of Financial Regulation
Small Claims
Small Claims Court is a division of the District Court of Maryland that handles disputes involving no more than $5,000.
Filing a Consumer Complaint
If you are dissatisfied with the product or service provided by a Maryland business, there are government and non-government agencies which provide a way for you to pursue a complaint.
Student Loans
This article explains various types of student loans and gives tips on determining which kind you have.
Children in Need of Supervision (CINS)
A Child In Need of Supervision is a child who needs guidance, treatment, or rehabilitation.
Age of Consent
The age of consent refers to the legal age in which someone may engage in sexual activity.
Warranties
A warranty is a promise from the manufacturer or the seller of a product. The promise means that the manufacturer or seller will replace or repair a defective product for a set period of time after purchase. If a manufacturer or a seller violates (“breaches”) the warranty, then the buyer can sue the seller for damages.
Definition of 'Child' Under Maryland Criminal Law
This article defines who is counted as a child under Maryland criminal law.
Juvenile Delinquency
When a minor (someone younger than 18) commits an offense that would be considered a crime if committed by an adult, the offense is considered an act of juvenile delinquency.
Juvenile System & Juvenile Courts
Youth under the age of 18 charged with committing a crime are treated differently than adults. The goals of the juvenile court and the juvenile justice system are to address the causes of the misconduct while protecting the community.
Frequently Asked Questions about Juvenile Expungement
The juvenile expungement law establishes a procedure through which a person with a juvenile record can ask a court to have the record "expunged" (removed from public view).
Recreational Cannabis Use and Possession in Maryland
Maryland voted to legalize recreational cannabis. Adults 21 and older will be allowed to possess, use, and grow small amounts of cannabis beginning July 1, 2023.
Filing Criminal Charges in Domestic Violence Cases
This article describes the options for criminal charges a victim may wish to pursue against an abuser.
DUI/DWI
This article describes Maryland's driving while impaired by alcohol laws.
Steps in the Juvenile Record Expungement Process
This article explains the steps in the juvenile record expungement process.
The Crime of Child Neglect
Maryland law makes it a crime to fail to provide for children in your care.
Expungement and Changing Your Criminal Record
This article provides an overview expungement in Maryland.