Charged with marijuana possession, underage alcohol possession, and paraphernalia possession. What are the chances of jail?

You should hire an attorney or timely apply for a public defender to guide you through the legal process. An attorney can explore whether the...

I received two speeding tickets this weekend in Va. One was considered reckless driving.

You should always go to court for traffic charges because there is a chance the officer will not show up and you can get the case dismissed. If...

Where do I go to find the disposition of an arrest - the court, police dept?

If you have the case number, go to the clerk's office and ask to see the case file. At a minimum you should get a certified copy of the docket...

I want to expunge a Probation before Judgement that happened 5 years ago in Maryland

File in the Circuit Court with the Circuit Court case number. . The expungement of the Circuit Court case will result in the expungement of the...

You can tell the State Attorney's Office that you do not wish to proceed ewith the case. However it is ultimately their decision. If issued a...

If your felony theft accusation is now an active case in court it will likely appear in a background check.

What type of punishment will someone face for attempting to steal from a target store in Prince George's County Maryland?

First order of business is to retain a private attorney or make timely application for a public defender. An attorney can review the facts of the...

I strongly suggest consulting with an immigration attorney before attempting a border crossing.

What is burden of proof?

Violating a protective order is a criminal charge which the State must prove beyond a reasonable doubt. No contact typically means directly, or...

Contempt charge

Violation of a protective order is a criminal offense. The no contact provision typically includes the obvious direct contact as well as indirect....