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I was caught shoplifting at khols in maryland, my first offence and i was given a citation. the value was 128$.

Abraham's answer | Answered on December 08, 2010

The theft of that amount of merchandise and or services is a misdemanor punishable by a maxumum setence of 18 months or a $500 fine. If the amount...

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If a minor is at a party where alcohol was being served, be compelled to a breathalyzer? this was in the state of maryland.

Abraham's answer | Answered on November 28, 2010

Nothing done by force by State agents, absent a warrant, a court order to do so, or an emergency under the police's community caretaking function...

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What are my options for petitioning to have a conviction pardoned?

Abraham's answer | Answered on November 28, 2010

Assuming you are talking about a State pardon with Gov. O'Malley, the process is long and complicated. The application is simple, but there are...

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Falsely Accused and need my Custody Order reinstated. What to do now:situation cleared, but court allows hearing to go on?

Abraham's answer | Answered on November 22, 2010

This is an unfortunate situation, but it sounds like you need a family lawyer not a criminal defense attorney. This particular division of AVVO is...

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Is there ever a time when a district court case will be seen before a circuit court judge

Abraham's answer | Answered on November 19, 2010

No reason to because the District Court has jurisdiction to hear bond review requests, unless you have a felony charge pending in the District...

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Expunge my Probation Before Judgment before the 3 years in maryland?

Abraham's answer | Answered on November 19, 2010

The expungement petition has to be filed. The clerk will then forward it to the local prosecutor, who will then, if it is less than 3 years old,...

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I received a dui/dwi in sept. In oct. i was charged with possession of mj, heroin, 6 counts of para. How likely is jail?

Abraham's answer | Answered on November 17, 2010

You need to hire a lawyer ASAP to discuss your cases. The DUI, unless you have a legal defense to the stop or an Atkinson argument, you will have...

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Is 4th degree burglary a felony in Maryland? Can a 4th degree burglary charge be expunged?

Abraham's answer | Answered on November 17, 2010

No it is not a felony. It is a misdemeanor that carries up to 3 years of imprisonment. I do not believe this is one of those offenses that can be...

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Can a state apply new penalties, written into a brand new statute, to a person already convicted under the previous statute?

Abraham's answer | Answered on November 15, 2010

The answer is No (on the same offense, under the same operative facts, after an upheld conviction on appeal) because the 8th Amendment protects...

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Do I need an atty for a traffic citation from '03 with an FTA in '08, where the underlying charge is Fail to display reg. card?

Abraham's answer | Answered on November 15, 2010

I think you should hire an attorney just ensure things are properly taken care of.

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I was caught shoplifting at khols in maryland, my first offence and i was given a citation. the value was 128$.

If a minor is at a party where alcohol was being served, be compelled to a breathalyzer? this was in the state of maryland.

What are my options for petitioning to have a conviction pardoned?

Falsely Accused and need my Custody Order reinstated. What to do now:situation cleared, but court allows hearing to go on?

Is there ever a time when a district court case will be seen before a circuit court judge

Expunge my Probation Before Judgment before the 3 years in maryland?

I received a dui/dwi in sept. In oct. i was charged with possession of mj, heroin, 6 counts of para. How likely is jail?

Is 4th degree burglary a felony in Maryland? Can a 4th degree burglary charge be expunged?

Can a state apply new penalties, written into a brand new statute, to a person already convicted under the previous statute?

Do I need an atty for a traffic citation from '03 with an FTA in '08, where the underlying charge is Fail to display reg. card?