Due to the fact that since 1995 inmates in Maryland have only 10 years to file one petition for post conviction relief:

A literal and direct answer to your question would be yes, you can review a trial transcript and prepare a list of apparent legal errors to assist...

As a witness what can I do to stop a NCIS investigator from calling, coming to my house and work, etc...?

You can always visit the nearest District Court Commissioner and attempt to get a peace order, but I suspect you'll face an uphill battle if the...

How long does a prisoner have to make an appeal? he has been in for 7 years, is it to late?

I agree that it is almost certainly too late for a direct appeal, based upon the information provided, but your friend may have several other...

I wanted to get my criminal record expunged and they told me that I have to get a pardon from the govenor. I have a failure

If your case was dismissed, you would be eligible for immediate expungement. You do not need a pardon if you were not guilty.

My public defender got me to plead to a charge that was a misdemeanor by statute. Problem is he told me it was a felony instead.

If you entered into a plea not fully understanding the consequences of your action, you may be able to withdraw from the plea. However, as the...

Court case information help... Did I violate probation?

As I read the above summary, you received a PBJ disposition with probation that has not ended. So you are eligible to file a petition for...

Someone is saying I vandalized his car, I called the cop back and he said he would call me tomorrow morning, I didn't do it!

I think Ms. Nitkin nailed it when she explained how the police will take whatever you say--no matter how innocent it sounds to you--and use it...

I am falsely being charged with theft by a previous landlord, how can I have these charges drop

Assuming you cannot afford legal counsel, you need to head to Ellicott City and file an application with the Office of the Public Defender as soon...

I currently share custody of my 8 year-oId daughter with her mother. I am seeking sole custody.

Frankly, unless I am missing something, the POA you refer to makes no sense. As a minor the child has no right to give a POA to anyone, and her...

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What legal action (if any) can I take against the DC MPD for the wrongful arrest of my 14 year old son?

One thing you can do for free is file a complaint against the arresting officers. In theory, your son (through you as his guardian) may be able to...