If I am at a party and the cops raid the house and bust the owners for drugs can I also be arrested as a innocent participant?

Yes, generally commissioners and grand juries find probable cause to charge anyone who is present where contraband is found.

Say I was a CI and my contact at the police told me to buy drugs from a dealer then charged me with possession this would be

Probably. The ultimate question is whom would the jury believe.

When the police provide the means and direction for a person to commit a crime.

Is there any legal repercussion to disobeying police commands while engaged in legal doings.

No one can guarantee that there won't be. Even though the law would indicate that there should not be, corrupt police might arrest and falsely...

How long can the police hold you without charging you with a crime?

You must have access to a court commissioner within 24 hours. For federal offenses, you must be taken before the next court session. To stop you...

Am I leagally required to identify myself to police after detainment eventhough there is no "stop and identify" laws in MD?

If you are operating a motor vehicle, then pursuant to the Transportation Article, you are required to present your license to an officer on...

Even a first time offender might be sentenced to serve the maximum, and the likelihood of imprisonment increases the more of a prior record that a...

I am 20 years old and arrested for shoplifting around 35$ of groceries. What is the best way to go about this situation?

Seek a confidential consultation with an experienced criminal defense attorney. If you cannot afford to hire one, then apply for an appointed one.

I don't know if this is an actual subpeona, or if what this defense attorney is doing is actually legal. HELP, trial in 4 days.

If you are concerned whether you must appear, and if so, whether your truthful answers on the witness stand might incriminate you, then seek a...

Will I have a warrant issued for my arrest for failure to appear while waiting to speak to the judge to explain & reschedule

No one can guarantee whether the court would issue a warrant. You can check by searching Maryland Judiciary Case Search on the internet. If you do...