There is no time limit for a court to rule on a motion. However, most judges try to act of this type of petition as quickly as possible. It is...

What type of lawyer should one seek if he fails to appear for jury duty because of illness, and he gets arrested by a sheriff ?

This seems a little unusual (but not unheard of ) for State court. The Federal system is very strict on the issue of jury duty appearance. You...

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It is unclear what you mean by "I wasn't convicted." Did you win, or did you get a PBJ. In either case, you have no prior convictions, but the VA...

Getting license suspended for 30 days. Should I request a hearing in my situation?

You will not have a "phone hearing." There is no such thing. The offences you face carry points and fines. If you requesta hearing, you will be...

I have a court date for driving while suspended in Md. If I plead not guilty it goes to trial. Is that same day?

Yur trial will be the same day. From what you describe - you need a lawyer. The are lots of things thatcan be done to help you depending on the...

Is a PBJ 12 months from the date ticket was issued or from the date the PBJ was Given in Court?

A PBJ runs for the date the court imposes it. Your eligability for a PBJ will depend on the ticket. If the matter is a DUI, the answer is "no."...

If a 16 year old is dating a 23 yr old and the 23yr old isn't a teacher how can the 23yr old get in trouble for dating16yrold

The issue is not necessarily how old the parties are NOW, but how old they were when the sexual acts took place. If the relationship started when...

How many times can a continuance be granted in a stalking violation?

The court can continue a case as many times as it wants, as long as there is a proper basis and no constitutional rights are infringed. Every...

Does a non-specific claim of an "odor of marijuana" during a traffic stop qualify as reasonable suspicion?

The short answer is " maybe." Determinations of probale cause are generally left to the trial court. It sounds like you case has already been...

How n who would I contact to see about getting a detainer lifted?

Much of the answer depends on the type of "detainer." lots of things can act as detainers. Bench Warrants can be quashed upon a request to the...