Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Maryland
Corruption in a Maryland Courtroom
My former landlord has refused to return a $400.00 security deposit to me. I filed a small claims complaint, and to my dismay, the judge refused to follow the rules and demonstrated hate and racial bias by refusing to acknowledge my evidence, rent receipts, and allowed the defendent to lie, and submit false documents to the court. Because judges are very rarely investigated, how do I handle this situation? Whereas I have been discriminated against in the courtroom in favor of the defendant who just happens to be white, and a thief?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Corruption in a Maryland Courtroom
You have a right to appeal. In fact, in small claims cases, your appeal is de novo, meaning you get a whole new trial without regard for the results of the first trial. You can also report the judge to the judicial misconduct commission, if there was truly improper conduct (rather than legal rulings that you misunderstood or did not agree with).
Re: Corruption in a Maryland Courtroom
First, if you suspect judicial misconduct or racial discrimination, draft and send a letter to the State of Maryland, Judicial Disabilities Commission. They can be contacted at: Room 1.210, 100 Community Place
Crownsville, MD 21032. Or calling by phone at (410) 514-7044, ask how to file a judicial disability complaint. Instances of racial prejudice or bias on the bench is intolerable.
Address your complaint to Honorable Sally D. Adkins, Chair.
On the real matter relating to you case, as a lawyer I would file an appeal. However, this may equal the amount of money at issue. Unfortunately justice is not free, I am available to assist you with filing an appeal.
G. Joseph Holthaus III
(410) 799-9002
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