My daughter in law was the treasurer of a youth sports organization in Maryland and embezzeled $10,300 over the past 8 months.

Embezzlement, unlike other theft crimes, involves a breach of trust, and is deemed a worse offense precisely because the "trusted" employee has a...

My ex and I are being charged with 2nd degree assualt. Do I have a reasonable case for self defense?

Yes, you do. Were you both "arrested" by the police then and there, and transported to the station, or did they just tell each of you to file your...

Can she be deported?

First offense in Maryland, in particular, Montgomery or PG County? Hire a lawyer. She may be able to have the case dismissed in exchange for...

Do I need an attorney and is it worth it?

You and your sister, if injured, have a personal injury claim and it does not matter that the other driver hit you on purpose. Whether it is...

To my earlier question about auto insurance.

When there is a lapse in insurance, the MVA imposes a monetary penalty, and then every day that passes before the vehicle is insured, another fine...

What is typical sentence for a juvenile robbery? Like, what is the range of sentences?

There is no "typical" sentence in a robbery charge, because by the nature of the offense, robbery involves not just theft, but an assault upon...

These cases are commonly dealt with by means of a negotiated offer which involves no criminal finding or record. Many times, this includes...

Is it possible I will get to avoid going to court and my record will be clean after a year?

Whether you get charged or not is up to Walmart. The fact that the police were called strongly suggests that they will file charges; however, in...

Driving on suspended and revoked license

Generally, the offense carries a maximum penalty of one year in jail, $1,000.00 fine, and 12 points (which will result in a further revocation...

My mother and father have a will, there is a noterized letter with no witnesses saying the house and belongings go to my sister.

An amendment to a Will is known as a "codicil" and it must be signed with the same formality as the Will itself. In Maryland, that means the...