Jail time ???

Although the data might be available, I don't believe that anyone has research these questions, in order to compile the statistics. Regardless,...

Every state legislature writes its own laws. Pbj and 4th degree sex offense are terms of Maryland law. Although other states might have similar...

Lawyer anser

Probably not, but if he is in fact wanted any law enforcement officer, who learns your cousin has a warrant, is supposed to arrest him. Your...

If you litigated the Hick's violation before you pled, and if you proceeded by way of a not guilty plea on an agreed statement of facts, then you...

Will the "rule of lenity" apply?

Possibly, if the appeals court concluded i) that the defense preserved the issue for appeal, and ii) that there was no proof of value, then the...

Frederick county

Sentencing is done on a case by case basis. No one can guarantee that even a first time offender will not go to jail.

What should I expect on my day of court with the magistrate? What are my options for a plea of some sort?

You are entitled to a lawyer. The court might postpone your case, in order for you to either retain a lawyer, or apply to the Federal Public...

Unless the Order specifically instructs the agent not to test you, then the judge is likely to find you in violation of your probation, if you refuse.

While jail might be unlikely, even a first time offender might be sentenced to the maximum term. No one can guarantee the outcome. Your friend...

Why should me son be charged?

Anyone might be charged with a crime, regardless of whether he or she has in fact broken the law. Your son has the right to deny the charge(s), and...