Once you are served with the criminal citation, this complies with any statute of limitations that may apply. There is no statute of limitations defense in your case if you were issued a criminal citation.

There is a speedy trial issue. You have a constitutional right to a speedy trial.... View More

The statute of limitations has been satisfied once the citation was issued. You have a potential speedy trial issue. However, you must assert the right to a speedy trial in writing to the court.

A preliminary inquiry merely tells the Defendant of his right to counsel. You should check... View More

In Maryland, there is no privilege that prevents a parent from testifying against his or her child. You can be compelled to testify against him. The rule that you cite is not a Maryland rule.

Who is suing you, your spouse or a third party? If a third party, how do you hold title to your car and house with your spouse? Typically, spouses hold title to real property as Tenants by the Entireties, and as such, a judgment obtained against just one of them cannot attach against property... View More

It is unlikely you would be picked up on a bench warrant by going into a bank, but you never know. There are no guarantees.

Your best bet is to consult with an attorney to see if the warrant can be recalled. In some cases, an attorney can file a motion to quash a warrant.

Can they see your Amazon wish list without having your login information? I recommend changing your password on your Amazon account.

If someone is harassing you, you can file for a Peace Order. You can research what is necessary to get a Peace Order and the elements of harassment. Note... View More

You would need to consult with a lawyer to discuss the details of the situation in a confidential setting. Warrants are always based on hearsay and there is nothing wrong with that.

Although a peace order does not itself carry jail or a fine, and is not a criminal matter involving conviction and sentencing that would affect a criminal background check, should you violate the terms of the peace order (typically by having contact with the persons protected by the order) then... View More

Yes, that should be able to be expunged 10 years from the end of the sentence or probation assuming all other criteria are met. The statute is now Section 5-620 of the Criminal Law Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. Md. Ann. Code, Crim Proc. Art., Sec. 10-110 states that this section can... View More

Any criminal charges will show up on a background check and Maryland Judiciary Case Search. It certainly could affect your employment if you are convicted depending on the charge. You should speak with a lawyer.

What you are describing could be characterized as criminal extortion by your wife, which could be the basis of having criminal charges filed against her; of course, then the contents of whatever is in the cell phone that she is threatening to expose will come into the hands of law enforcement as... View More

Probably not. Double jeopardy only applies when jeopardy attaches. This is when the first witness is sworn. There could be speedy trial issues if charges are dropped and then refiled depending on the facts. You would have to speak with a lawyer.

There are two things that can be done. First, the Petitioner can file for a Protective Order. If the Commissioner finds that an Order of Protection should be granted, that an interim Order is passed. There is then an ex parte hearing before a judge within a day or two and the judge decides whether... View More

Self-represented litigants must obtain the paper form of the subpoena from the clerk’s office of the court where the case is pending.

https://www.courts.state.md.us/courtforms/uniformsubpoena

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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.

He may be seeking to reduce his sentence, or where he is serving the sentence (like a prerelease work facility) but what exactly he is seeking to modify can only be known by reading the motion. It is impossible to guess when or whether a judge would reconsider the sentence imposed after already... View More

There are a lot of facts missing that would narrow down the answer quite a bit. Which court he was sentenced in (District or Circuit) makes a huge difference as far as appeal rights go. But you do not state that he filed an appeal, which he has 30 days to do. That time has now passed, so if he... View More

It states that the case is closed because the original case concluded. He has now filed for reconsideration. When the court rules on the motion, a decision will appear online in Maryland Judiciary Case Search. If the court decides to hold a hearing, this will show up online as well. There would not... View More

Once charges are filed, only the State's Attorney can drop the charges. The victim has no control over the charges. The victim can tell the State's Attorney he or she wants the charges dropped, but the State does not have to follow the victim's wishes and often does not.

The... View More

“This.” No idea what “this” is. If “this” thing on your background check is a criminal offense that is eligible for expungement, then you can get it removed. A criminal defense lawyer would need to know the exact charge and disposition before being able to answer whether whatever... View More