This is a fraud...

Unfortunately - this happens all to often.

If the police have a legitimate reason to stop a vehicle - the duration of the stop must be analyzed by the reason for the stop - for a minor traffic violation the time period should be brief - if there is no reason for the stop - then the stop... View More

Normally you must wait 3 years after you have received your probation before judgement, however, the statute permits you to request an earlier expungement for good cause but you would also have to have the length of your probation shorted as you could not expunge your case while you are on... View More

Yes. If you plea guilty to motor vehicle theft - CR 7-105 - that is 5 year felony and you are prohibited from possessing a firearm.

The sentence you have described is an unusual one. It would be helpful to have more details about your case to more fully answer your question. It may be that there is nothing that can be done. You are welcome to privately email your name, case number and the jurisdiction in which your case was... View More

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An employer is not likely to retain an employee who commits theft - no matter what the amount.

However, many prosecutor's offices with a theft case - where the amount is small - will agree to dismiss the case upon the completion of community service - and then the case can be... View More

It is unlikely that you could be convicted based upon a picture alone. The prosecutor would have to prove that the item was, in fact, a firearm. While that can be proven in some circumstances without the weapon being recovered, it not likely that could be done based upon a picture alone. Also,... View More

It depends on what you are downloading or viewing.

As an example, if someone searches for child pornography and views the images or videos but does not download them - that is still a crime.

First degree assault has a maximum punishment of 25 years. Second degree assault carries a maximum of 10 years. If the charges arise out of the same act - the second degree assault would merge into the first degree assault so the total maximum would be 25 years. There is no minimum sentence so... View More

It depends upon your conviction. What is the conviction?

It is unusual for a charge to be placed a year later. If this is in Maryland, there is a one-year statute of limitations for possession of a controlled substance. Without knowing the exact statute under which you are charged regarding the Xanax not being in a prescription bottle - I cannot tell... View More

Often when the drugs are initially seized - the police weigh the drugs together with package in which the drugs were contained - when the drugs get to the chemist - the net weight of the drugs - when weighed by the chemist is often different.

Yes - if they intend to prosecute a person for possession of the drugs. If the amount of drugs is small - sometimes the police may not intend to go forward with a prosecution for possession - and in that instance they may not send the drugs to the chemist for analysis.

If you received a PBJ (except for DUI) in most instances you are eligible for an expungement after three years. In some instances, if you can convince a court that you have good cause - you may be permitted to file for an expungement earlier than three years - but generally it would not be until... View More

Your biggest problem will be the prosecutor's suspicion of your explanation - regardless of the truth of your explanation. Once you retain an attorney - your attorney can discuss the best way to approach the prosecutor - if you and your attorney decide that is the best course to pursue.... View More

While there are not enough details in your questions to be certain what the entry may mean - it sounds like there had been a status conference scheduled that was rescheduled by consent of the parties. If you have an attorney, your attorney may have agreed with the prosecutor to reschedule the... View More