Is there a Maryland RULE that does not allow a case to be dismissed based on it being the first day of trial?

A request for continuance is up to the discretion of the judge to grant or deny, if sufficient cause is shown for the need and there is a good...

How do I remove my reckless driving charge?

Speeding 20 mph above the limit in VA is a jailable offense. They take the charge seriously there. Nationals outfielder Jason Werth famously did...

Once your license was suspended for not paying that ticket or appearing in court for trial, it remained suspended. When the officer pulled you...

Vop in Maryland for not reporting to probation officer?

He can still be found in violation just for not reporting the new charge, so he’s facing jail and he needs a lawyer.

First degree charges dropped by second-degree still on, enough for U Visa?

Being the victim of second degree assault, a misdemeanor, still qualifies you for a U Visa. Your biggest obstacle is the long waiting list for the...

If my grandmother died prior to filing wrongful death suit for my mother, is grandma a party?

It would seem entirely unnecessary to include a claim on behalf of your grandmother's estate for damages suffered between the time of your mother's...

Should I send a money gram if the debt collector is asking me to?

This is a scam. It's a known scam that has been circulating and they use various versions of the story to scare people into sending money. There...

Depends on the reason for the postponement, and whether the court finds good cause. 3 times seems overly generous, and you should have a lawyer...

Can a person having second degree assault go outside the country before the hearing

If the court has modified your conditions of pretrial supervision to allow travel, then you should be alright. If you have a lawyer, it would be...

Can I get my DUI charges to go away...if I wasn't pulled over for a traffic violation? .079, .081 breath & .054 blood test?

Hire a lawyer as soon as possible, because you must address the immediate suspension of your license based on the breath test results. If the blood...