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First time offender
answered on Nov 26, 2018
You will not know the answer to your questions until you sit down with a lawyer, the lawyer goes over all the facts and charges, and then the lawyer has an opportunity to discuss the case with the prosecutor. Too many facts and other considerations go into such negotiations, and predicting a... View More 
answered on Nov 15, 2018
I think they are just trying to make you paranoid. They appear to be succeeding.
answered on Nov 9, 2018
No, it would not be charged as assault under that section, but under the Health-General Code, Section 18-601.1. Knowingly engaging in conduct that can transfer HIV to another without consent is a misdemeanor carrying 3 years in jail and a $2,500 fine.
answered on Oct 31, 2018
You cannot refuse to testify, but you can make your wishes known to the prosecutor that you do not wish to proceed.
Civilian and placed the civilian under arrest for second degree assault and once grabbed the civilian civilian put the cigarette out and was hit with a littering charge and then some narcotics were found what is the best strategy of attacking the officers probable cause which he maliciously staged... View More
answered on Oct 20, 2018
Most experienced lawyers have argued probable cause at suppression hearings, and officers not being honest about the reasons for their probable cause is nothing unique. However, the body cam video will have to be reviewed in detail, and what that shows may or may not support your version of events.... View More
Accountability and due process is my reason for bringing forward a painful and traumatic experience. Can she still be held liable
answered on Oct 16, 2018
This depends on when the assault occurred, and the statute of limitations that is applicable. For more recent incidents of abuse (after October 1, 2010), the statute of limitations is extended to age 38. The older the assault is, the more restrictive the statute of limitations is. You should... View More
Can he get out on parole or probation?
answered on Oct 13, 2018
It means he was charged as an adult, and will serve a 7 year jail sentence. In Maryland, he will earn good time credits of 5 days per month off his sentence. Work and participating in counseling programs can earn him more credits. If he was sentenced for a violent crime, he will have to serve 50%... View More
Upon discharge they diagnosed visit as overdose. Do I need a lawyer, what do I expect.
answered on Oct 5, 2018
You definitely need a lawyer. Before you speak to anyone you to consult with the lawyer
My lawyer was not prepared for my hearing and convinced me to concede but I don't think I should have
answered on Oct 4, 2018
You will need a lawyer to research whether you can in this situation. Ordinarily a district court protective order may be appealed to the circuit court and is heard “de novo”, meaning you get a complete do-over. However, there is a general legal doctrine that holds that a litigant may not... View More
when I was charged back in 2001 in MD my charge was a felony theft over $500, now that same charged was reclassified as a misdemeanor. Am I able to get it reduced to a misdemeanor?
answered on Oct 4, 2018
No, the change in the felony threshold for theft does not retroactively convert prior convictions to misdemeanor convictions.
going to beat her up. This happened on Sept 18th 2018. Can she even do this because they are sister's my daughter is 12 and her daughter is 9. Its now October 1st. I have no idea why she is doing this now. I blocked all contact between us and them.
answered on Oct 1, 2018
Sounds like your daughter did not call you. That is strange.
You know all your information through hearsay.
Why are you waiting around if youo are ACTUALLY concerned that your daughter is facing or suffering from physical harm.
It is now 14 days later.
You have the... View More
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A woman I know divorced 4 years ago. However even to this day verbal abuse continues that is very bad. In the 12 years they were married, she was physically abused and raped by her former husband. He is in the military and she went to them for help and they would not help her. Our... View More
answered on Sep 28, 2018
The statute of limitations for sexual or other battery (assuming she was 18 or older at the time) is 3 years. There is no criminal statute of limitations for sexual assault. It may be relatively difficult to get a prosecutor to take the case given the passage of time- but depending on the facts,... View More
Will I need a lawyer?
answered on Sep 20, 2018
Check to see whether the citation says if it's "civil" or not. If civil, it will be under 10 grams. If not, then you will receive notification from the Dept. of Juvenile Services to appear for an intake meeting with your parents, and at that time you would likely be offered the... View More
He pleaded guilty and was originally suppose to serve 15 years but it says all 15 but 4 years suspended and the judge gave him 288 days credited and it says upon release he’ll have a supervised probation for a period of 5 years. Is he serving 4 more years or just 1 ?
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answered on Aug 31, 2018
Based on your fact pattern he's serving 11 years, or 4 years, both with credit for time served. Definitely not one year. Your question is confusing as to what portion of the 15 year sentence is suspended 4 years or 11 years.
answered on Aug 29, 2018
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They may ask a few questions to see if you qualify - if you do, you can ask a volunteer attorney your... View More
Me and my husband babymom got into a fight she started she pushed me we started fighting then she filed a police report against me they arrested me as of yesterday. I have a clean record until yesterday. How can I keep my record clean? How can she get away with something she started. How can I... View More
answered on Aug 21, 2018
These cases can be difficult because federal funding is tied to tougher domestic violence prosecutions with fewer dropped charges, however, every case can be defended and many times the evidence fall apart. The good news is it sounds like there are no serious injuries and you have no record.... View More
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answered on Aug 18, 2018
There are very specific circumstances under which members of a procession may get special treatment. If you've been charged with a crime, or for casing an accident, you should conult closely with a lawyer.
My husband has prior assaults on his record
answered on Aug 17, 2018
Nobody can answer that question without a whole lot more facts and details. He needs a lawyer who can review all the circumstances of the specific offense he's charged with, his background, and his current situation. A prior record for the same kind of charges will result in harsher... View More
It appears engages in aiding and abetting the individual with selling drugs for monetary gains and helps him to hide from the police. Can they be charged?
answered on Aug 15, 2018
Anyone can be charged. The burden is on the state to prove the charges. Hard to prove aiding and abetting on your facts unless there was some benefit to the car owner and clear evidence of knowledge on the part of the owner as to what the person was doing with the car. If charged, consult a lawyer... View More
He was also my academic mentor and advisor and my landlord. He sexually assaulted me in his home one evening. There were also reports of him doing the same to another student. The school investigated the other students claim and it was dismissed. Would I have a case, now, 14 years later against... View More
answered on Aug 15, 2018
Unfortunately, for any civil claim seeking monetary damages, the statute of limitations would have run on any claim of yours at latest when you turned 25 years old. Based on your facts, that time passed a long time ago, and would have been before the Maryland legislature extended the time to sue to... View More
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