You would need to file a motion to modify the pretrial conditions. The judge is unlikely to grant it absent a change in circumstances since the pretrial conditions were set.

It is impossible to know why a violation has been alleged. It can be for failing to pay restitution, complete court ordered treatment, pay court fees or probation fees, picking up a new charge, or any number of reasons. He should retain counsel to represent him. The Violation will set forth the... View More

It depends on whether the mistakes were made by the clerk when updating the online Judiciary Case Search system, or whether these were errors made in-court by the judge at the time of sentencing or earlier in the charging documents by the police or prosecutors at the start of the cases. If the... View More

This is a misnomer that will be corrected. It will not result in the dismissal of the charges unless the warrant was meant for someone else. If he can show that it was not him and instead was this other person with a different name, that is a defense.

Take an Uber or call a friend and get to your court date. Only pray a jury trial on advice of experienced counsel who is familiar with your case, the judge you’re in front of and the prosecutor. You can always appeal an adverse result in District Court to Circuit Court and get a do-over so... View More

Just file the petition using whatever information (name spelling, birth date) that is on the judiciary case search page for the case you’re expunging. Sign it and file it. The case will get expunged. Who cares about the birthdate on a case file that will no longer be visible?

I suggest that you report him. Could also be child endangerment, you might want to contact CPS. You need to consult an attorney in your local area that practices this kind of law. Thank you for using Justia Ask a Lawyer.

I think you are asking the right questions, and you see something coming that means you need to contact a Criminal Law attorney, and discuss everything fully with them in confidence. Thank you for using Justia, Ask a Lawyer.

Retain counsel now so you have an attorney lined up to call in the event you are contacted by police or charged. A experienced criminal defense lawyer can act much more quickly and effectively than you can to protect your rights and secure your release on bond in the event of arrest and detention... View More

He needs a lawyer. He’s facing not only these new charges, but a violation of probation on the assault case. Both can lead to jail. Firearm cases are treated seriously. But what can or will happen to him cannot be predicted with so little information. Hire an experienced criminal defense attorney... View More

There is nothing prohibiting the police from touching your car during a traffic stop or have the dogs sniff your car and touching it. Whether they can search your car is a complication question depending upon the specific facts of your case.

It depends on the fee agreement and other facts. Generally, an attorney hiring and using associated attorneys is acceptable.

There is no special instruction for that, and the general instructions on intent are sufficient. What you are arguing is based on the evidence which I assume was presented at trial and was therefore argued on your behalf by your lawyer as a basis to raise a reasonable doubt as to your ability to... View More

Seems a bit odd. Is there an evidence based reason for doing so? Did a witness or security camera footage identify the offender in part by their footwear or feet? Was this a DUI where you failed to perform field sobriety tests and there’s a potential issue that the type of footwear interfered... View More

I’m not sure what you said qualifies as an actual threat. You described a hypothetical future event that describes a forced or unauthorized entry into your home and your imagined reaction to that imaginary future event. While it is possible that the police treat this as someone who may pose a... View More

The gun laws in Maryland are much stricter than in Virginia. You will need to retain counsel to represent you. An attorney will be able to explain the law and your possible defenses.

Hopefully this occured around some typical peers or other witnesses who can speak to what actually occurred. You need to get statements from those individuals ASAP and get them to commit to appear at the evidentiary hearing. Merely having a written statement will often not work as that is... View More

If the District Court judge did not set an appeal bond then he can get out upon paying the appeal bond simultaneously with noting the appeal and paying the appeal fee. You can’t note the appeal for him though. Either he does it or his lawyer has to do it. If there’s no appeal bond set he can... View More

If you received probation before judgment, it can be expunged now. If you were convicted of 4th degree burglary and did not receive probation before judgment, you are eligible for expungement 10 years from the end of parole or probation assuming that you otherwise eligible for expungement.

Way too soon. It’s been what, a month and not quite a half? Of a 3 year probation? You’ll just anger the judge.