You can always file for an 8-505. But understand that it is a process. Your judge will first have to sign off on the evaluation, after which you...

Will this keep me from passing a background check and renewing my work suitability? If yes what can I do to prevent that?

Although you technically have to wait 3 years, after which point you are guaranteed to be able to expunge a stet, you could file for a good cause...

What do I need to do and since this is the very first time I've ever been in trouble with the law how serious is it?

It seems that both charges are together, although technically you could have two separate criminal cases arising out of each alleged contact. ...

Must a trial judge make a determination of a factual basis of a quilty plea?

A guilty plea needs only a minimal amount of facts and evidence to support a conviction. A "not guilty agreed statement of facts" however,...

Police need no authorization or cause to scan your tags as you drive. In fact, this is done automatically and the police are alerted if there is a...

How can we get rid of these charges? Is there a petition we can file to clear his name without him being in the US?

You have two issues. First is the warrant and second is the actual charge itself. In all likelihood, an attorney can help you quash the warrant,...

How long can I be held without being charged with a crime

There is something called "prompt presentment," but without more, we cannot say for sure. As you indicate you are in Baltimore, processing can...

I need to know what I can do regarding my son's father filing false assault charges against me.

You should both seek to a protective order and file an application for criminal charges with the commissioner's office of the county where the...

What is a "unit" in terms of expungement?

Although citations have different numbers, they are in a sequence and go together. If you were found guilty or received a PBJ, you cannot expunge...

I received a "Uniform Criminal Citation" in Baltimore County 3/9/16 First time. What do I do?

Maryland regulates and monitors its businesses. So if you're involved in business, MD needs to know about it and be able to track/follow you. It...