The dollar amount of the theft is higher than typical for shoplifting, so the community service option may have to be argued a little more than...

Will i go to jail this is my first offense. I'm really scared.

Hire a lawyer who will file a motion to recall the warrant. Not getting your emissions test will not result in a warrant, but will cause the...

How much time am I looking at? What are the charges against me?

This is a civil matter between you and the bank, and unfortunately, you owe the money to the bank. You have two options for dealing with...

Can I get a guilty of possession of marijuana expunged

You may have to find the original charging document, and hopefully it identifies the amount of marijuana you possesed; if not, then you will need...

Can I prepare the durable power of attorney & be the attorney-in-fact/agent; and can it state he is giving me authority?

A person who is "mentally challenged (moderate to profound retardation)" does not sound like someone who has the mental capacity to be deemed...

When is the spouse entitled to retirement benefits in a divorce?

In Maryland, your marital share of non-Social Security retirement benefits is typically calculated as a percentage, based on the length of the...

Will I have to serve all 60 days, half of that time as it is in VA, or be back on probation?

The result of the VA case will usually be determinative of the VOP case, but you need to understand that the PO in DC can still pursue the...

Will the parole board sentence him or can he have a chance to be on house arrest, there's no evidence or nothing due to the case

Unfortunately, parole is different from probation. Parole is a conditional release from jail, but the parolee remains under the supervision and...

Can I get this expunged? If so how long does this process take, do I need a lawyer, and if not expunge-able why NOT?

No expungement possible for a conviction, so if the Maryland Judiciary Case Search system shows "guilty" in the space following the word,...

Why does he have to appear in court even though he is so young?

Clearly a mistake. However, this is a serious offense that carries potential jail time. Hire a lawyer to defend you in this matter.