Are you asking this question because you do not have a lawyer? You need to have a private conversation with your lawyer about this. It is impossible to know what you’re facing or what you should do without knowing all the facts. Talk with your lawyer or hire one. An offense at 16 years old should... View More

There is a general morals and “good character” requirement for almost any license in MD, and usually no specific bar based on a particular conviction, and just because you have a past record is not an automatic bar to the license. However, theft and fraud convictions are among those that raise... View More

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answered on Aug 8, 2018

Sure. The court would set the terms of the release. This would include anything from recognizance to bail or other terms that the court found proper under the circumstances.

Employee theft is not looked upon the same as theft by a customer or other non-employee. The reason is that, as an employee, you are in a unique position to know how to steal or embezzle from your employer and what to steal, and in many cases, hide the theft from detection (or delay the discovery... View More

Your particular facts --and any aggravating factors, such as theft from your employer, an elderly person, etc.-- may change this answer, but generally, first offense you should avoid jail, and keep your record clean (no conviction). In many cases, your lawyer can negotiate a deal with the... View More

You need to have an experienced federal criminal defense attorney admitted to practice before the US Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit. The attorney will do all the legal research. Most criminal defense counsel who practice in the federal courts will either handle appeals or will know others to... View More

Stay out of it. It is not your job to resolve this problem. Citizens' arrests aren't really a thing anyway. Let the court system handle this. Let your Mom handle it.

Yes. It’s called constructive possession: if it’s open in an area within reach, and everything in his car is in reach, it creates a rebuttable inference it was his. He has a defense, however, and cases like this can be won. Just because there’s probable cause to charge does not mean there’s... View More

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answered on Jul 22, 2018

You need to consult with an attorney to discuss the if you've been charged with a crime involving specific intent, and the applcability of that offense to that crime.

If you refuse, expect your P.O. to file a violation of probation against you.

A juvenile court judge can order a parent of a minor child to pay restitution to a crime victim, upon conviction of the minor child in juvenile court. If your son has not been charged and found guilty, then you should not respond to any demands for payment from your ex or the co-worker. If... View More

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answered on Jun 3, 2018

I would have to believe that there are penalties for signing a statement under oath indicating that you plan to use a home as your principal place of residence, and then never doing so, or having any intention of doing so. I would defer to experienced Real Estate counsel, who would likely be most... View More

"This law"???

It would seem if you are the owner of the property where the downspout is located, the neighbor would need your permission to enter into your property to attach a cable. If this is an apartment or connected dwelling, it may be more complicated.

Contact an attorney who is a member of the Maryland Assn for Justice. They give free consults. It would make sense for someone to contact the Maryland Attorney General's Consumer Protection Office.They are pretty strong, proactive.

It can be either. It should state whether it is civil or criminal. If it has to do with hunting or fishing, these are generally civil infractions, but there are some offenses that are criminal. Without knowing the code section of the law and/or the specific charge, it is not possible to answer your... View More

There is no "normal," as sentencing takes into consider a wide array of factors, including past criminal history, age, employment, nature and aggravating circumstances of the case, victim impact, the defendant's actions to address any substance abuse or emotional/mental issues that... View More

He needs a lawyer to file a motion to recall the VOP warrant and remove the detainer.

Not really a question nor much to go on. The person needs a lawyer. These are serious charges. If you are asking if there is a viable self-defense argument, then your description is not detailed enough to answer that question, and it would be unwise to post such details on this public forum.

If he received a “probation before judgment” (pbj) then he can get it expunged. If he has the conviction then he can’t. Have a lawyer look the case up to confirm.

Of course you can be charged; however, you may have an alibi defense if you can obtain and properly authenticate the GPS tracking information to prove the date, time and location of where you were at the time of the alleged crime. Obtaining such evidence, and getting it admitted into evidence at... View More