Hopefully the chance at probation before judgement remains though that would have to have been filed within 90 days of disposition. But if your lawyer (if you had one) did not do that you can seek post conviction relief and a chance to turn the conviction to a non-conviction.

It means displaying obscene materials (like pornographic magazines) where minors could have access. The penalties are criminal - one year and up to a $1000 fine. It does not require registration from my initial review of the statute. But it is nevertheless a serious criminal charge.

In Maryland you cannot use deadly force for property alone and you can only use reasonable force depending on the circumstances. If they are attacking the car with your family in it and you fear for their safety, you could likely use reasonable force to prevent the assault.

When you day DC are you referring to federal District Court in Maryland or DC as in District of Columbia? Where is the case now? How many others were involved? It seems like you are being charged with being part of a ring. Federal charges are based on statute instead of the common law and are... View More

Depends on your record at the time and how serious the assault was and whether a weapon was involved. I was involved in legislation in Annapolis seeking to come up with a new degree of assault charge to lower the maximum penalty (up to 10 years) on an unconsented-to touching without a lawful... View More

No unless the search results of downloading or uploading of illicit content. Keep in mind some software allows for sharing of information during access of a site. Another thing to worry about is cookies which can be inserted unless you block them. If the charge were "possession of child... View More

The key is intent.. it is not fraud if you had no intent to do something unlawful. If your actions were required by the employer, and you acted without knowledge of the check being fake, and no reasonable person would have found the check to be fake (meaning it seemed real) then I don't see... View More

The question is whether the husband’s action connoted an impropriety with the juror and the case. I can’t tell from these facts but it is worth looking at. Contact the defense counsel with this ASAP for a potential appeal issue.

Sounds like an Atkinson case to me. I’ve won cases in similar situations when the evidence showed the car was being used for shelter and not transportation.

Of course - as every case is different and past success is not an indicator of any particular result in your case - it will depend... View More

You probably forfeited the bail when the court date was missed. You want a lot to happen for not having money to pay for a private attorney. That being said, you definitely need representation. I suggest you contact Office of Public Defender. If you qualify for their services they will assist you... View More

Who subpoena’d you? The State’s Attorney’s Office or defense. Tell State’s Attorney’s Office if it is them that you don’t wish to testify.

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I would really have to look that up. I would normally say no way except that an NCR and a finding of mental fitness subsequently would seem to allow that. I will try to get back on this one. This feels like a law school exam question.

No. The courts and parole board make those decisions and both are immune from suit unless the release was due to negligent error. Then you might be able to sue the state.

Doubtful. Unlikely he gets a bail on that. But he clearly needs counsel as soon as possible. Call or have someone call our office if he doesn't already have private counsel and can afford through his family to pay for private counsel. Consult is free. (410) 244-5068

Possibly. Depends when the incident occurred --- must generally be within 1 year to fulfill notice requirements -- and there would have to be some degree of damages. Deprivation of liberty could be part of that.

Almost anything. Maryland generally DOES NOT allow use of deadly force to defend against property. The gray area is that Maryland does allow citizens to make an arrest when warranted and that the castle doctrine means you ARE allowed to defend yourself within your home using reasonable force and... View More

Means he could be extradited into MD. He should hire both VA and MD counsel. MD counsel such as myself can help with the cases in MD where he Failed to Appear for court. It means he skipped or couldn't make 2 court dates and the judge set in warrants for both. Not sure what "fugitive... View More

Depending on if he's convicted and whether any part of the prior sentence included probation and backup time.

It could affect it but possibly not. I would need to see the specific facts of the case to determine whether this specific case falls into the category of excluded offenses or whether there was a grandfather clause for certain cases.