How can a person be charged with 1st degree attempted murder twice if there is only one victim?

A few different things can be going on 1) There are 2 different acts against the same victim; 2) The State believes that there was an intended...

Hello, I will be moving from one jurisdiction to another, and I need to ask the Court if they would transfer my child custody.

It depends on the current custody agreement. If you have sole custody and the agreement does not address relocation you can move without seeking...

Intimidation to a State's Witness (Victim)

If you feel intimidated the best thing to do is contact the prosecutor assigned to your case.

In that the best interests attorney is supposed to determine what is best for the child the Judge will likely give it strong consideration. ...

While there is nothing that can be done about the criminal case, the State is required to notify victims before a plea. If they fail to do so they...

What are the deadlines for each type of case in Baltimore City, MD?

Any misdemeanor charges must be filed within a year of the incident date (even in Baltimore City). The misdemeanors include second degree assault,...

Hello, I have a "Summons to appear" due to child support in the state of Maryland.

It depends what the source of contempt is and what you are doing to remedy the situation. If it is contempt for not turning over financial...

Can you get a default judgment removed in family court ? If you didn't know about the court date or didn't receive a summons ?

The simple answer is yes. Generally for family law cases, with the exception of child support, they do not issue capias warrants they just enter a...

If a criminal case is dismissed by the state's attorney, is the complainant notified? If so, how and when is he/she notified?

Legally that State is required to notify the victim before dismissing a case. There was a recent case in which an Assistant State's Attorney had...

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How can you find a cheap affordable lawyer?

There is a great deal of difference in skill among lawyers. In certain cases it may be more cost effective to pay for a higher priced attorney now...