Questions answered by William Lawrence Welch III

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I was charged with misdemeanor embezzlement it was my first time ever in trouble in my life never been in trouble.

William's answer | Answered on February 25, 2014

Information about expungement is available at mdcourts.gov.

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Maryland: Will fingerprints taken for a job be compared to fingerprints of unsolved crimes?

William's answer | Answered on February 25, 2014

While that is unlikely, no one can guarantee that it won't happen. An experienced criminal defense attorney can help you evaluate the prosecution's...

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I am 65 years old I was charged with a concealed weapon at 31 years old it was a knife can I get my record expunged?

William's answer | Answered on February 24, 2014

Whether you may expunge a court record depends on the outcome. Generally, convictions may not be expunged. However the entry of probation before...

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My sister was stealing from kmart and I was her lookout.

William's answer | Answered on February 22, 2014

Regardless of whether you pay, the state may charge you with a crime. An experienced criminal defense attorney can help you evaluate the...

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If a victim doesn't show for court and the defendant is looking at the 3 strikes law will the charges be dropped or reduced?

William's answer | Answered on February 22, 2014

Whether to proceed is exclusively up to the prosecution. No one can guarantee the outcome. An experienced criminal defense attorney can help you...

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Is my case really connected with my friends? Will I get drug tested again?

William's answer | Answered on February 22, 2014

No one can guarantee that you won't. An experienced criminal defense attorney can help you evaluate the prosecution's case, any defenses that...

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My brother is being held at a civil commitment center in Florida years after his jail sentence is complete, How can he get out?

William's answer | Answered on February 21, 2014

Unless your brother is in federal custody, then it really involves Florida law. You should repost it in a civil commitment forum for Florida.

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My husband got a drug charge about 14 years ago in Virginia and we are trying to expunge or pardon it how can this be done. TY

William's answer | Answered on February 21, 2014

Although you might now live in Maryland, the question is about Virginia law. You should repost this question in a Virginia criminal law forum.

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Can you take a jury trial for a vop case in Maryland?

William's answer | Answered on February 20, 2014

Unfortunately, no. An experienced criminal defense attorney can help you evaluate the prosecution's case, any defenses that you might have, and...

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Am I supposed to voluntarily disclose any conviction at I-485 interview even if such a question was not asked?

William's answer | Answered on February 20, 2014

This seems more like an immigration question instead of a criminal defense question. You should read posted in an immigration forum.

William Lawrence Welch III's Answers (3689)

I was charged with misdemeanor embezzlement it was my first time ever in trouble in my life never been in trouble.

Maryland: Will fingerprints taken for a job be compared to fingerprints of unsolved crimes?

I am 65 years old I was charged with a concealed weapon at 31 years old it was a knife can I get my record expunged?

My sister was stealing from kmart and I was her lookout.

If a victim doesn't show for court and the defendant is looking at the 3 strikes law will the charges be dropped or reduced?

Is my case really connected with my friends? Will I get drug tested again?

My brother is being held at a civil commitment center in Florida years after his jail sentence is complete, How can he get out?

My husband got a drug charge about 14 years ago in Virginia and we are trying to expunge or pardon it how can this be done. TY

Can you take a jury trial for a vop case in Maryland?

Am I supposed to voluntarily disclose any conviction at I-485 interview even if such a question was not asked?