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I am a U.S. citizen with a resolved misdemeanor charge involving my stepdaughter. Before this, I had no prior legal issues. I previously traveled to the UK in February without any problems. I am now planning to travel to Turkey and want to know if I might face any difficulties due to this charge.... View More 
answered on Apr 5, 2025
If you are on supervised probation, you need permission from your probation officer or the judge to leave Maryland. This is a standard condition of supervised probation. You will also need to see if there any restrictions in being allowed into Turkey with a conviction which depends on the laws... View More
I am looking to have a guilty finding for an open container violation and resisting arrest from 42 years ago expunged in Maryland. The offenses occurred when I was 19 years old, and I am currently 60. In the past, I had other convictions, including possession with intent to distribute in 1988... View More
answered on Mar 14, 2025
If you received probation before judgment, they can both be expunged. If the convictions are intact and they arose from the same incident, then they cannot be expunged because resisting arrest cannot be expunged. Under the unit rule, both charges must be eligible. However, the laws change... View More
I was charged with the minor in possession of a firearm in Maryland and entered a plea agreement which resulted in a 9-month sentence. This incident occurred 8 years ago, and I have had no more legal incidents since then. I would like to know if I can have this record expunged in order to legally... View More
answered on Mar 5, 2025
It depends whether you received probation before judgment and the exact charge. If you received probation before judgment, it can be expunged now. If the conviction stood, then you would need to review the list of convictions that can be expunged or speak with an attorney.
I'm in Baltimore County and considering historical tags for my 2001 Chevy Cavalier. Is it legal to drive the car on weekends for activities like grocery shopping and commuting to my part-time job if I'm the only person in the car? I want to ensure I follow the laws and avoid any violations.
answered on Feb 26, 2025
Historic vehicles cannot be used for general transportation or to transport passengers or property on highways. They cannot be used to go to work or school. They can only be used in exhibitions, club activities, parades, yours, occasional transportation, and other similar uses. Thus, you cannot use... View More
I had a cousin staying with me temporarily while getting back on his feet after moving back to our home state he was very informed about the fact they my dog is reactive and has dog on dog aggression I keep signs posted I keep two out of three of my property gates permanently sealed to have the... View More
answered on Feb 7, 2025
If you have homeowner's insurance, you should report the claim to your carrier and they should cover the claim. They would hire an attorney to defend you and pay any judgment that is rendered.
If not, your cousin may jointly and severally liable and you could sue him for... View More
I did 60 days on 90
answered on Jan 28, 2025
You may be eligible to get your record expunged and you should speak with an attorney. In 1997, theft over $300.00 was a felony. The amount for the felony charge has since been increased. It sounds like you were charged in 1997 and your probation ended in 2001. Article 27, Section 342 in the old... View More
In September 2021, I had a criminal charge placed on the stet docket. I’ve since completed all the requirements associated with the stet and filed a motion to change my stet disposition to nolle prosequi. My question is: do I need to file a separate motion to expunge this charge from my record,... View More
answered on Jan 27, 2025
You can get is expunged (without filing a motion to change the entry to a nolle prossequi) by filing a Petition for Expungement. The form is online. You are entitled to expungement three years from the entry of the stet.
You have no authority to reopen a stet to enter a nolle prossequi.... View More
Can I fill out a form for each at the respective courts the cases were held. Some are modifications some original. Last case was 2015 and modified felony to pbj in 2/2021
answered on Dec 27, 2024
You need to file a seperate Petition for Expungement for each case and file each one in the appropriate court. You can file them all on the same day so long as each one is eligible.
I have expungement petition in but wanted to know pbj effects on firearms in md
answered on Dec 27, 2024
Yes, a PBJ for this charge will still disqualify you. Once you get your record expunged, you should be eligible but I have heard reports of a few people still having issues.
A person ran a red light and t boned my family and I. On the police report, they stated he ran the red light, was at fault, but didn't give him a citation. They also said he wasn't distracted and was never tested for alcohol. What can I do to make my family whole? And have this man face justice?
answered on Dec 8, 2024
You and your family can make a claim against the other driver's insurance company for property damage and bodily injury. If any of you were injured, you should retain an attorney. All of your claims are against the other driver and not the police. The police cannot be sued for failing to issue... View More
I have court this month in Prince Geor g e MD District Court and want expungement.
answered on Nov 12, 2024
You can only get the charge expunged immediately after court if you were acquitted of the charge or the State entered a nolle prossequi dropping the charge. If you are convicted and receive probation before judgment, you must wait three years to get it expunged or sooner if you can show good cause.... View More
answered on Oct 31, 2024
No, you will not automatically get a trial date. You have 30 days from the date of the incident to request a trial or waiver hearing or to pay the citation. If you fail to act, your license will be suspended. You should request a trial and not a waiver hearing if you wish to contest the ticket.... View More
My son’s license plate holder was broken so we had to put the plate in the front window. He was stopped and issued a citation “Failure to attach vehicle registration plates at front and rear”. This is incorrect because his rear license plate was attached correctly. Can we take this to trial?... View More
answered on Sep 5, 2024
Maryland law requires plates be attached to both the front and back. Therefore, he did violate the statute.
However, he can request a trial and go to court. If the police officer does not appear, he will be acquitted. Even if the police officer is there, the judge may reduce the fine if he... View More
So I went in today to renew my Provisional Driver License to a Regular Driver License due to me being 21 now and my Providional Driver License being expired. They renewed it for me and when I got back home and looked at the paper, it says that they renewed my Provisionals DL for an additional 6... View More
answered on Aug 24, 2024
You should get a certified copy of your driving record and probation before judgment record. It will show all convictions and PBJ's. Only moving violations should reset the provisional license. If you have no moving violations, go back to the MVA and speak with a supervisor.
was the driver; now the traffic police is asking her to snitch on a transfer of liability ; is there a law in MD that re butts this transfer of liability " snitching?"
answered on Aug 22, 2024
The Maryland statute states that it is a defense to a camera ticket that you were not the driver, but that you then need to identify the driver. See Md. Ann. Code, Trans. Art., Sec. 21-202.1.
The ticket only carries a $75.00 fine and does not carry points.
As mentioned a car caused an accident by making an illegal left hand turn into me. Other insurance company accepted fault, I have 11 stitches in my hand, my 2 month old new Tesla Model Y is now totaled, should I seek legal council, what should I expect from an accident of this nature, what would be... View More
answered on Aug 5, 2024
You should retain an attorney to handle your claim. An insurance company will not take an unrepresented individual seriously. You are entitled to compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other losses.
answered on Jul 14, 2024
The driver and you are both responsible for the damage to the rental car. The driver is responsible for damaging the car. You are responsible under your rental car agreement. The driver would be responsible to you for any money you have to pay to the rental car company. If you have insurance,... View More
Also if you have a clean record never been in any trouble at all will that help your case
answered on Jun 13, 2024
It really depends on the nature of the discrepancy and whether it is material to the case. Do not assume that the case will be dropped.
The lack of a prior record will help you at sentencing. The judge may give you probation before judgment and/or decide not to send you to jail depending on... View More
Cab company won’t/can’t identify the driver. I feel the cab company should cover my damages as driver worked under their company name. I am getting nowhere. How can I get cab company to pay for my damages?
answered on Jun 10, 2024
Usually, the driver of a cab is an independent contractor and the cab company will not be liable for the driver's negligence. The easiest and quickest way to fix your car is to make a collision claim with your own insurance company. You will have to pay a deductible, but will get it back if... View More
I do not believe he is licensed. He has a LLC. I have searched the internet and his company does not come up or his name. Yet he is telling everyone he is licensed. He built a deck for my neighbor and did a great job. I reviewed all his work on FB and everyone seemed satisfied. However, the... View More
answered on Apr 30, 2024
It is a crime for an unlicensed contractor to work without a license. If he is not licensed, you can file criminal charges and ask for a refund as restitution.
If he is licensed, you can filed a complaint with the home improvement commission.
You also could sue him for damages.
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