My understanding is that there is no right to counsel at a hearing considering whether to release an inmate on parole, like there is for a parole...

My son goes up for parole 6 months after he comes out of lock up.

It might, because the Parole Commission might take the view that if he does not follow rules inside of the institution, then he might not follow...

How long does a conviction stay on your record in Maryland?

Convictions are permanent, unless you persuade a court to grant a petition for postconviction relief or a petition for writ of error coram nobis,...

Expunged ?

I believe that pbj may be expunged three years after probation ends. Additional information about expungement is available at mdcourts.gov.

What laws are there to protect inmates from physical and sexual assaults inside? Can the prison be held liable and sued?

Criminal laws still apply. No one may assault inmates any more than anyone else. Contact the local prosecutor's office.

When court ordered to be fingerprinted will a judge grant a second time extension if you have no valid ID to do so?

Have your attorney assist you. MVA should have a record of issuing an id to you.

My PO wants me to tell my work that I'm on probation. How can I argue not to?

Discuss the matter with the attorney who represented you. If the Judgment supports your position, have the attorney handle the matter.

Subpeona to be a witness in a theft case, could I face charges with the evidence that I produce?

If you have any concern that your honest answers might incriminate you, then you should seek a confidential consultation with an experienced...

I am I off supervisory release for a tax evasion charge where I received one yr supervisory release? It has been almost 3 yrs?

Check your Judgment regarding the terms of Supervised Release.

Criminal court date on Oct. 22,2014 for theft under a thousand. I can not obtain a paid lawyer until Nov 3rd. What should I plea

Apply to the office of the public defender for an appointed one. Ask for a postponement, if necessary.