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Q: What does a second bail review before circuit court mean in Maryland?
My boyfriend is currently being held with no bond in Maryland and has been charged with two felonies. He was granted a second bail review before the case was waived to circuit court. Someone else has reportedly confessed to the police about taking the fault for the charges against him. Is the... View More 
Scott Scherr
answered on Jul 17, 2026
answered on Jul 17, 2026
It means that he was previously denied bail or is still incarcerated and cannot make bail. There is a second bail review hearing where the judge will decide whether to lower or set bail. It only affects whether he is released. It does not affect the case itself.
Q: Can we apply for humanitarian reinstatement after I-130 termination and petitioner's death?
I am seeking information on whether we can apply for a humanitarian reinstatement in our case. The original I-130 petition (F3 category) was terminated and destroyed by the NVC in 2019 under INA 203(g). The petitioner passed away in 2016 outside of the United States, and the USCIS has not been... View More
Karol Dezwager Brown
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answered on Jul 17, 2026
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Hi! Humanitarian reinstatement cases can be very complex, especially when they involve both the death of the petitioner and a prior termination under INA 203(g). Unfortunately, humanitarian reinstatement is not available in every situation, and eligibility often depends on the procedural history of... View More
Q: Can I challenge a Title IX decision and remove a reprimand from my record?
I am seeking legal advice regarding a Title IX student disciplinary decision at Napa Valley College in 2025. I was falsely accused, with messages originating from a text app, and my appeal was denied without being provided the evidence. I suspect favoritism in the decision-making process and now... View More
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Robert Burgermeister
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answered on Jul 17, 2026
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Yes, a college student can challenge a Title IX decision to remove a reprimand or disciplinary sanction from their academic record through internal institutional appeals, an external administrative mandate, or a civil lawsuit. This can be done as follows:
1) Internal Campus Appeal: Most... View More
Q: How can property be gifted to siblings if the father died without a will in Tennessee?
My father passed away 6 years ago in Tennessee without a will. The property is still in his name, and there are no debts associated with his estate. No probate proceedings have been initiated, and the property title is clear. What steps does my mother need to take to gift the property to my brother... View More
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Nina Whitehurst
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answered on Jul 17, 2026
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If the property was in your dad's name alone and he had no will, then when he died it automatically passed 1/3 to your mom and the remainder to his children in equal shares. An affidavit of heirship can be filed with the register of deeds to evidence this fact. Then your mom can sign and... View More
Q: How can property be gifted to siblings if the father died without a will in Tennessee?
My father passed away 6 years ago in Tennessee without a will. The property is still in his name, and there are no debts associated with his estate. No probate proceedings have been initiated, and the property title is clear. What steps does my mother need to take to gift the property to my brother... View More
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Anthony M. Avery
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answered on Jul 17, 2026
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answered on Jul 17, 2026
You three siblings already own 2/9ths apiece as heirs. Ms. Whitehurst's advice to execute an Affidavit of Heirship is correct to record your source of title. But heirship is not a gift, it is the operation of law. Your Mother may not want to give you her 1/3.
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