Ex-boyfriend filed charges against me for criminal harassment. Hired a private attorney. First offense. How likely is jail time?

Unfortunately, there is no way to answer your question in this forum. Every case is different and your attorney probably has a good handle on all...

Can you suffer consequences if you falsify a reason to continue a court date?

Litigants and there attorneys are obligated to be honest with the Court. The better question is how to remedy the circumstance. Probably the best...

Will a warrant be issued if I do not appear for a summons.

It is likely that the court will issue a warrant for your arrest. The issuance of the summons is merely a way for you to be served. If you don't...

Disorderly Conduct is not a crime of moral turpitude and is not a felony. so, the impact should be minimal. However, immigration authorities have...

How much weight does a 10-year old conviction have on a new case?

The issue of a PBJ or no PBJ is one of sentencing, which is up to the judge. The prosecutor is probably saying that they ail oppose a PBJ, but...

The simple answer to your question is, "Yes." Probable cause is not the standard for a traffic stop. The Supreme Court has said that the police...

Can you request a forfeit of collateral as apposed to a court date if one is not issued to you?

If your citation is a "must appear" you cannot forfeit collateral. You must appear. However, there are things that a lawyer can do for you which...

If My son is found guilty of Armed robbery, and attempted assault. How much time would he be facing?

Unfortunately, there is no way to answer your question in this forum. There are many factors that go into a sentence like, your son's criminal...

Since you have an attorney, the best thing to do is to go through the lawyer. After the State is notified, the case will probably be removed from...

Setting in Maryland age of consent

From what you describe, I don't think there are any problems. HOWEVER, just because you relay your version of the facts doesn't mean that her...