Public urination constitutes an offense in Annapolis as well. Charging documents can be amended to correct technical issues. I'd suggest you...

A first degree assault conviction does not have to be premised on the use of weapon- although it can be based on an assault with a weapon. A first...

If someone has a 1st degree burglary charge and their DNA was expunged, will they drop the charges? Or lower the charges?

MD Code, Public Safety, § 2-511 contains some information about the circumstances under which DNA evidence is expunged. Typically, that would be...

My husband was electrocuted while on the job. Is there a lawsuit?

I am sorry to hear this happened to your husband. I wish him the best. Certainly, he has a worker's compensation claim, and if one has not been...

Who gets arraigned first?

Prosecutors have wide latitude in determining which cases to prosecute, and when; which cases to try; plea offers and a host of other strategic and...

Do I need a lawyer if I have been called to testify as a witness in a criminal trial?

I would suggest a consultation with a criminal defense attorney to explore the nature of your testimony, and the applicability of your 5th...

What can i do if my employer intentionally delays filing a workers compensation case?

Worker's compensation benefits are supposed to be delivered under a "self-executing" plan. Everyone is supposed to to do what the law requires. You...

How can a commissioner put charges on someone with out any evidence?

At the charging stage, there is no "evidence", just accusations. Evidence is something that is introduced at trial, and, in your boyfriend's case,...

Police are allowed to detain someone for limited questioning if they possess a reasonable suspicion that criminal activity is occurring. A...

If I can't afford this attorney, worse case?

If your friend is unable to hire private counsel, he should immediately contact the public defender's office. The local offices have very strict...