Pasadena, MD asked in Criminal Law and White Collar Crime for Maryland

Q: Why would my codependent get plea for misdemeanor and I’m getting a felony

So we both have a plea offer for conspiracy and theft by false pretense he’s been offer a misdemeanor and I’m being offer felony’s why would we be offer different types of pleas for same charges should I take that plea or fight for misdemeanors I didn’t talk to cops but he did and he took more

2 Lawyer Answers

A: None of us can answer that question since we do not know anything about the case. You should discuss this with your lawyer.

Eric Todd Kirk agrees with this answer

A: I agree. It is impossible to answer this question in a vacuum. In any event, only the States attorney making the offer can answer it. If you want a trial, it is your right. You should secure a lawyer.

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