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I was caught in possession of an open container and being underage drinking alchohol in a public place (1500$ fine).. I also got a litering fine (which im not too worry about i can pay that 100$ ).. i was handcuffed and put in the Back of the police car for about an hour.. Dint get breathalyzed or... View More 
answered on Aug 20, 2015
Yes, you should consult with a local lawyer about this.
The charge is TA-16-301(n) and it says that I must Appear, Is it better for me to get a lawyer in my case or self defend? How much is lawyer cost for my type of cases? I don't have any criminal history, no tickets, nothing else. This if my first offense.
answered on Aug 19, 2015
It is far better to get a lawyer than to try to represent yourself. Each lawyer charges fees according to their own business plan.
I was released from jail with no bond for the fact that they found out that I was charged as a female when I am in fact a male, will this hold up In my trial as well?
answered on Aug 19, 2015
I do not know what you are asking: will this hold up in trial? Will what hold up? They made a mistake which can be easily corrected.
answered on Aug 18, 2015
Do a simple internet search for age of consent in MD. Here is part of the results: Like most states, there are some situations in Maryland where people under the age of consent may legally have sex, as long as there is only a small age difference between them. In Maryland, persons aged between 14... View More
answered on Aug 13, 2015
No facts given here. Just a question. Yes is it legal for a cop to use a flashlight.
My BF is a convicted felon. He assaulted me and I was so upset I said he robbed my friend and my mom & friend went along with it. I went to the station and didn't press charges. My mother gave a recorded statement and my friend & I have written statements. He now has a warrant..What do I do?
answered on Jan 3, 2015
He needs to hire an attorney as soon as possible. As I'm sure you know these are very serious charges, and may also have collateral consequences if he is on parole or probation from the felony conviction.
An experienced lawyer will have the ability to navigate all aspects of this... View More
Or what is the law?
answered on Jan 3, 2015
The question you ask seems more grounded in whether or not there is a valid contract for the sale, not necessarily the legality of the sale. If what you were selling was legal to sell, and you had proper ownership/title to the property, then any issues with the sale would not fall within the... View More
I specifically am interested in the time frame for establishing a court date. I received the citation on Dec. 19 but won't be returning to MD until Jan. 9. The officer that gave it to me couldn't tell me an exact time frame when I can expect a court date to be set and I'm wondering... View More
answered on Jan 3, 2015
If the court has your current address, you should receive notice of the charges.
Depending on exactly what you've been charged with, you likely want to hire an attorney to defend you with this case. There are often subtle nuances with these laws, the searches, etc that may have the... View More
answered on Jan 3, 2015
Many of the public court records will be available online at the Maryland judiciary case search website. However, if you want information actually in the file, you'll need to go to the clerk's office for the case in question.
answered on Sep 5, 2014
You interview lawyers and firms until you find someone you like, and who you can afford. Then you sign a fee agreement and pay the lawyer's fee. Only then do you "have a lawyer." He will then give you advice and perform the work described in the fee agreement.
I hit him back so i lied and didnt give his name to the police when the neighbors called the police. my eyes were swollen blood pouring out my mouth knots on my head i was afraid they would take my children from me
answered on Sep 5, 2014
Yes, but you have greatly damaged your credibility with the lie. And you will surely be angry when folks choose not to believe you. No woman deserves a beating, and once should be enough to motivate you to bail and move on.
He was not taken into custody at his first appearance in the court and was released at his own recognizance. He is free ever since and his date to surrender is 90 days away. Fed. Rule of Crim. P. 38(b)(1) says: If the defendant is released pending appeal, the court must stay a sentence of... View More
answered on Sep 5, 2014
You refer to a "surrender date." That implies that he is going to prison, even while the appeal is being prosecuted. Beyond that, you should discuss this with his lawyer (or better yet, he should discuss this with his lawyer). Did he have private counsel or a PD at trial? Did he take a... View More
They returned to PA where they live in separate houses. What happens next? Do they go to court in MD?
answered on Sep 5, 2014
If charged in Maryland, then the court case will be in Maryland.
I would like to protect the child from him and . He raped a girl when she was 10yrs old. He will be off of probation next year.
answered on Jun 9, 2014
If she has not yet filed a criminal complaint, that is an option for you. If you are concerned that he will come after your daughter upon release, you should consult with an attorney who can walk you through measure you can take such as a protective order, if the circumstances allow. You should... View More
In a child support matter, someone signed for me to terminate child support and for my kid's father to not pay back child support. I called to get information but I was told that I was in court twice and agreed on it, when I didn't even get a letter about the court dates. Come to find out... View More
answered on May 23, 2014
Yes, ASAP, retain an experienced family law attorney to open the matter and obtain evidence of the fraud on the court. The judge in the family law matter may notify the district attorney to open a criminal matter once you prove in court you were not present during either hearing.
answered on Dec 8, 2010
In Maryland, you recieve an expungement of a criminal charge as long as you meet certain conditions.
1. The charge cannot have resulted in a conviction. You must have recieved a Stet, Nolle Prose, or a Probation Before Judgment (PBJ) (if you recieved a PBJ, you have to wait three year... View More
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