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I was charged with a felony of theft in January of 2021 and placed on unsupervised probation for 18 months. I have not gotten into any trouble since then and finally ended my probation in July of 2023. During my journey to be a better person, I want to be the best mother I can be for my children... View More 
answered on Sep 24, 2024
You are posting this from Atlanta, GA, marked as "federal crimes in Maryland."
First, you have directed your question to the Maryland section of the site, so you will only receive advice regarding the law in Maryland. If your case originates in Georgia where you are posting,... View More
I was federally charged for possession of Marijuana (made a wrong turn and ended up speeding on Pentagon property and was pulled over with my medical card and legally purchased cannabis). Which was later expunged after completing the mandated probationary period along with community service, but 7... View More
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answered on Jul 21, 2024
To fully remove the expunged record from the Maryland State Police databases, you should start by contacting the Maryland State Police's Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) directly. Explain your situation and provide them with all relevant documentation, including the letter of... View More
My fiance is being held without bond on a indictment for first degree burglary
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answered on Jun 22, 2024
To answer this question concisely:
Yes, it is possible for your fiancé to get pretrial release even if they are currently being held without bond. However, it's not guaranteed and depends on several factors.
Key points:
1. A "hold without bond" status can be... View More
A black powder gun and bow and arrow so can a convicted felon own a BB gun in Maryland can someone please help
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answered on Apr 3, 2024
In Maryland, the legality of a convicted felon owning a BB gun or airsoft gun is not entirely clear, as these types of guns are not specifically addressed in Maryland's firearms laws. However, it's generally advisable for convicted felons to avoid possessing any type of gun, even if it is... View More
no jail time, ordered to pay restitution for 3 years..
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answered on Jan 13, 2024
In Maryland, expungement eligibility for a felony conviction like aiding and abetting in tax fraud depends on various factors, including the specific circumstances of your case, the type of conviction, and your criminal record since the conviction.
Generally, Maryland law allows for certain... View More
I'm on 3yrs probation I've been in the program 2yrs no violations
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answered on Oct 29, 2024
I'm sorry to hear you're facing this situation. Since you've been on probation for three years and have successfully completed two years in the drug program without any violations, this history will be important in court. Your consistent participation shows your commitment to meeting... View More
Around 4-5 years ago while I was in college in Florida, I bought an AR-15 Pistol from a friend. When I finished college I moved back to Maryland and brought the pistol with me. I have not registered the pistol in Maryland, and am wondering if I am going to get in trouble while trying to do so. I am... View More
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answered on Oct 20, 2024
Bringing a firearm into Maryland involves specific legal requirements. Since Maryland has strict gun laws, it's important to ensure that your AR-15 pistol complies with state regulations. Begin by reviewing Maryland’s firearm laws to understand the necessary steps for registration and any... View More
Hello, I made a stupid decision. I opened an m&t checking and savings account last month on the 18th. A few days ago, I downloaded bet mgm (an online gambling site) and placed a few bets. I had just gotten paid 1,000 from my current job.. So I bet with that money and ended up with $1500. So... View More
answered on Nov 3, 2023
You should stop posting information online since you have admitted to a crime. You could be charged with fraud and theft. I would not speak further with anyone about this case. You should retain counsel if you are charged.
answered on Oct 11, 2023
Yes, these charges can generally now be expunged. There are some variables, as old Article 27, Section 286A, 286B and 286C are all different from Section 286 (without a capital letter attached). Former Article 27, Section 286 has been recodified under Criminal Code 5-602. Both a misdemeanor... View More
I’m in Silver spring, Maryland. I’m attempting to expunge a felony marijuana case from over 17 years ago. In the process of filing the paperwork, I discovered my date of birth on the internets case search was incorrect. I decided to purchase a copy of the indictment. In the indictment docket I... View More
answered on Jun 5, 2023
It depends on whether the mistakes were made by the clerk when updating the online Judiciary Case Search system, or whether these were errors made in-court by the judge at the time of sentencing or earlier in the charging documents by the police or prosecutors at the start of the cases. If the... View More
I’m in montgomery county, Maryland. I want to expunge a Felony case from over 15 years ago. I purchased a copy of the indictment. My birthdate is incorrect on the first 2 pages and correct on the next 11 pages of the indictment. Someone used the incorrect birthdate and posted it on the internet... View More
answered on May 29, 2023
Just file the petition using whatever information (name spelling, birth date) that is on the judiciary case search page for the case you’re expunging. Sign it and file it. The case will get expunged. Who cares about the birthdate on a case file that will no longer be visible?
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answered on Jul 18, 2022
He should make the rest of the payments as directed by the court to avoid potential issues.
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answered on Jun 3, 2022
4th Amendment law is one of the most fact-dependent areas of law known. It's not possible to answer your question on the information provided. Can police bring a dog into your unit without consent, a warrant or an exception? No. Can they have a dog in a public area/common area of a larger... View More
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answered on May 12, 2022
If you have been charged in Baltimore City, you should see if you are eligible for Veteran's Court.
answered on Feb 23, 2022
You will need to speak with a lawyer. Discuss this with your parents and have them retain counsel for you. Whether you will go to jail depends whether or are charged as a juvenile or an adult, the type of weapon involved, the facts, possible defenses, the judge, and other factors.
can you file criminal charges against a police officer for false arrest - - false imprisonment
answered on Dec 10, 2021
Theoretically you could file criminal charges for a false arrest, but it would be a long uphill battle to show an Officer intentionally made a false arrest resulting in malfeasance or misfeasance. If you believe the Officer had no reasonable grounds to place you under arrest, you should seek... View More
answered on Nov 17, 2021
Any answer is fact dependent. If you are facing a 2d degree murder charge, stop asking questions on a public forum and get a lawyer ASAP. Only a thorough review of the evidence in private will provide you with any useful information. If this is some academic question, then you'll need to do... View More
answered on Aug 12, 2021
(1) the prohibition only applies to "disqualifying felonies" -- so that needs to be addressed first, but assuming you have a disqualifying felony, then
(2) Maryland's prohibition bars a convicted felon from posessing either a "regulated firearm" (handgun or one... View More
Can You Contact A Court Or Judge Regarding A False Arrest. That You Have/ Had A Court Trial For After 10 Year Upon Conviction. To Have It Dismissed. You Just Write/ Email Evidents Regarding??
answered on Aug 1, 2021
No. You should contact a local Attorney for assistance. Many lawyers offer free consultations for such matters and you should consider speaking with an attorney about your options. Good luck!
I haven't received any paperwork from my local sheriff's department, but there have been 4 new "Sheriffs Returns" documents on my case since March of 2021.
& I have a tracking number for DNA that was collected. When I use the tracking number to see if it has been... View More
answered on Mar 10, 2021
If you have a lawyer, ask him or her since that's what they are for, and stop posting on a public forum that may result in you incriminating yourself. If you do not have a lawyer, hire one (or apply to the Public Defender if you qualify). Your lawyer can obtain all such information through... View More
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