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

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Scott Scherr
Scott Scherr
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Towson, MD
  • Licensed in Maryland

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

Eric Todd Kirk
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Baltimore, MD
  • Licensed in Maryland

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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