Q: I plead guilty in Maryland to working without a contractor license
I have plead guilty my lawyer filed a motion within 90 days for reconsideration I want ti get my guilty plea changed from guilty to PBJ its holding me back and I can’t get this other charged due to this if someone can please help me it would be greatly appreciated thank you
A: If you've already pleaded guilty to working without a contractor license in Maryland and your lawyer filed a motion for reconsideration within the 90-day window, you've taken the initial steps to address the situation. However, changing a guilty plea to a Probation Before Judgment (PBJ) after it has been entered can be challenging and typically requires strong legal arguments and evidence in your favor. Your best course of action would be to continue working closely with your lawyer to build a compelling case for why your plea should be changed to a PBJ. This may involve demonstrating mitigating factors or presenting new evidence that wasn't available at the time of your plea.
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