My 17 year old w/ no prev, scheduled for intake; poss of pot/ para and intent, Do I need a private att or can I feel good w/ pd?

No one can guarantee the outcome. If you qualify for the public defender, then consider whether you're comfortable that whoever OPD appoints will...

How do you get an attorney removed from a case that is entered into the Allegany County MD District Court?

Notify the judge that you are not happy with your attorney, and request a hearing.

Will I get jail time for not paying all the restition that I was on probation. I don't have a job.

The court will probably be looking for whether you've made any payments in good faith and whether you've been looking for a job in good faith. The...

Although there is not a mandatory minimum for vop, if found in violation, you should expect to serve in prison some or all of the suspended time....

My fiance was arrested for technical parole violation, at the time we were out on the street with our three children an

Any parole violation, even technical, runs the risk that all of the unserved time would have to be served as a sanction. Your fiancé has the right...

You should not write or speak in public fora about what you did or did not do, because your statements may be used as evidence. Instead, seek a...

Cigarette Smuggling through Maryland

For state charges your friend should see a Court Commissioner within 24 hours. The Commissioner is supposed to set release conditions such as bail...

When and how can I get my record expunged?

Probation before judgment may be expunged, but convictions may not. Additional information about expungement is available at mdcourts.gov....

I was arrested for 2 alcohol-related public nuisance misdemeanors. The SA has offered a nolle pros and have (con't)

While your attorney can make your case to the prosecutor, the prosecutor does not have to agree. Perhaps you can find another program that you can...

My bench warrant was quashed/recalled for VOP; what consequences could I face in court?

The court may terminate the probation and commit you to DJS.