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answered on Apr 19, 2019
Evidence of a crime is evidence of a crime, regardless of the source, and regardless of any contradictory evidence. It is up to the judge or jury hearing the evidence to decide what weight to give to the evidence. So, if there is medical or other evidence that supports a finding of abuse, that... View More 
answered on Apr 19, 2019
First Degree Assault carries a potential penalty of 25 years in jail. It is a very serious charge, and he needs a lawyer.
First Degree Assault can be charged in either of two factual circumstances: (1) intentionally cause or attempt to cause serious physical injury to another; or (2)... View More
answered on Mar 24, 2019
The criminal code has changed over the years in Maryland. What you are looking at is a citation to the old Maryland Code, Article 27, Section 342, the general theft statute then in effect in 2007. That section was replaced by the new Criminal Law Article in 2010. It depends on what subsection you... View More
This happened in 97. Filed for expungement. Denied because private property tresspass isn't in 10-110. What do I do now? Thanks.
answered on Mar 18, 2019
Nothing you can do but hope the legislature adds 6-403 of the Criminal Code to the list of expungeable offenses.
answered on Mar 3, 2019
Probably means you’ll get a summons to appear. The PO has the option of requesting a warrant for your arrest, but that is not typical. You can call your PO to confirm. Or hire a lawyer to call as well as represent you.
answered on Mar 1, 2019
Maryland courts can grant an annulment to a party who was fraudulently induced to enter into a marriage as part of their general equity powers under Family Law Code Section 1-201(b)(3). There is no stand-alone statute that addressed "fraud in a marriage" and it is unclear what you are... View More
answered on Feb 7, 2019
West Virginia can transmit the warrant to Maryland and request that it be served by MD law enforcement, but they cannot come here on their own. Unless the warrant is for a serious crime, many times the warrant is simply entered into the national database and as soon as you are stopped anywhere for... View More
I am not a lawyer, but I am doing research. I want to find everyone CHARGED with a specific crime in the past 3 years (that are public records). Doesn't have to be literally everyone because I know some are expunged, but whatever I can find with the public records.
Right now what I am... View More
answered on Feb 2, 2019
This data is gathered for the state. It’s used for all sorts of purposes. Budgets and resource allocation depend on it. Try calling the Administrative Office of the Courts in Annapolis for direction. The Maryland Sentencing Commission uses this info to update the Maryland Sentencing Guidelines.... View More
answered on Feb 2, 2019
(1) you testify under oath that you had permission from a legal occupant to be there, and be believed; (2) a legal occupant of the property testify under oath that they gave you permission to be there; (3) establish through evidence (or point out the prosecutor did not prove) that the property was... View More
I was denied my hand gun permit and am filing an appeal. I have a misdemeanor charge for petty theft close to 20 years ago. I am a business owner and require my permit for business purposes. I completed all standards and requirements, but was denied due to quote " charged with a crime that... View More
answered on Jan 30, 2019
they have a website which discuss criteria.
You can call them and ask instead of asking us to guess
The police of been called on a subject in a store for suspicious activity. Can the store require an ID to complete a banning notice. Does that subject have to show ID or can he just leave?
answered on Jan 12, 2019
Just leave. Only the police can request proof of identity, and then only after they have probable cause to arrest. In DC, there is a limited requirement to provide ID for certain pedestrian (street) offenses without arrest, but that would not apply here.
I'm on parole would like to know will this violate my parole
answered on Dec 23, 2018
Yes, up to 60 days. Hire a lawyer and get the charge dropped or amended down to a non-jailable offense, which will avoid the VOP. Be aware, failure to notify your PO of the new charge will be a VOP all by itself.
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answered on Dec 20, 2018
Do not just file to set the case in for trial. Hire a lawyer to contact the SA to remove the case solely for the purpose of entering a nolle prosequi.
Ok so me my girlfriend and sister got pressed charges for second degree assault we three got arrested and we recently went to court and the person who pressed charges didn’t show up to none of the court dates. So we basically spend a lot of money on lawyers for no reason. That person also made... View More
answered on Dec 19, 2018
Yes, you can sue on the following theories: (1) malicious prosecution; (2) abuse of process; (3) defamation of character: and (possibly) (4) intentional infliction of emotional distress. To win, you will need to prove her allegations were both untrue, and that she knew they were untrue when she... View More
pulled over on the weekend and said i was not allow to drive the car with historic tags on the weekend when by law it state im allow to use the car for driving on the weekend coming back from advance auto parts
answered on Dec 11, 2018
If you received a citation then the code section alleged to be violated must be printed on it. I am not aware of any weekend prohibition. So long as your historic vehicle is not a truck over 10,000 lbs. or a camper over 25 years old, then A vehicle registered as historic cannot be used for general... View More
Be prosecuted if it has caused harm to a business.
answered on Dec 7, 2018
The question is unclear. To analyze possible fraud claims you are highly encouraged to seek legal advice from an attorney specific to your situation.
employee made false claims that I am a "drug popping addict" as I recently underwent major surgery and was taking prescribed medication. She filed BBB claim that I asked her and other employees to come to my house and get me dressed, which is insanity. Can I sue her and/or put her in... View More
answered on Nov 29, 2018
It appears at first blush that the only potentially criminal action here would be the "gunning for [you]" comment- but that is susceptible to various interpretations. The rest is potentially a civil claim for defamation, but those cases are difficult and highly fact-specific. Another... View More
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