What is considered SHOPLIFTING in Maryland?

I am a licensed attorney in Maryland and would like to answer your question. Shoplifting commonly refers to a misdemeanor theft. The law has...

Was caught with a friend in his truck smoking pot and the bowl and rest of the pot were taken... asked for our supplier ,

I'v handled cases like this before and what anybody in your situation needs to do is hire an experienced attorney right away. The attorney you...

My house ws raided last april 23 when i went to court this month it was forwared to federal court they raided with the probable

The two critical pieces of information that you provided appear to indicate that the probable cause in the warrant may be challenged, if it hasn't...

I am charge in federal court for a firearm that was in my home i am a convicted felon but i had no idea this gun was in my home

The first step I would recommend that you follow is to obviously retain/hire a lawyer with a lot of experience in Federal and State court. The...

Will there be a fingerprint record for a criminal record with FBI even if you are not fingerprinted?

I am a Maryland attorney and will try to answer your question in Maryland. The FBI as well as the Maryland State police collect and store...

As a 14 year old child, your son faces only juvenile charges. As such, the Department of Juvenile Services has to decide to formally refer the...

I have a criminal record and i was given an PBJ which is not a guilty conviction. I work at a group home for teenage boys and

When you say that you have a criminal record, did you mean that including the PBJ or another conviction? The COMAR has specifically outlined...

What will happen in court?

In Maryland, judges in the Circuit Court and to some extent in the District Court use the Maryland Sentencing Guidelines to issue and impose...

A pardon is a legal process and YES, an attorney may be of great help with filing and processing one. There are a couple of firms and...

18 and plead guilty to possesion with intent to distribue Marijuana. Got 12 days in jail. 2 year probation.

I agree with Mr. Ravens and Mr. Feldman. You need to ask your lawyer to file this Motion for Reconsideration of Sentence no later than 90 days...