You face an enhanced penalty of up to two years imprisonment, fines, and loss of your driver's license. An experienced criminal defense attorney...

At what value would an employer deem theft a felony? What would be the best course of action when accused of theft?

Employers may not decide what value is a felony. Instead, the community does via their elected representatives. Currently, theft of $1,000. or more...

Will Shoplifting Ruin my chances of becoming a nurse?

No one can say for sure. An experienced criminal defense attorney can help you evaluate the prosecution's case, any defenses that you might have,...

I want to know if someone has a 2nd degree assault on a law officer is this a violent or non-violent crime in Maryland?

There are several Fourth Circuit opinions dealing with whether second degree assault is a crime of violence for career offender or armed career...

Do i go to court?

Police officers are not lawyers, they don't owe you anything, and probably the officer would not be held accountable if this all went wrong for...

What type of lawyer should one seek if he fails to appear for jury duty because of illness, and he gets arrested by a sheriff ?

An experienced criminal defense attorney can help you evaluate the prosecution's case, any defenses that you might have, and any plea offer that...

I was arrested for posession and at no time was I ever read my miranda rights where does that leave my case?

If the court were to find that i) you made a statement, ii) in response to police questioning, iii) while in custody, and iv) that the prosecution...

I confessed to a crime i didn't commit, i was guilted and scared. Can i beat this?

An experienced criminal defense attorney can help you evaluate the prosecution's case, any defenses that you might have, and any plea offer that...

Can the state (MD) either offer a plea deal or threaten to turn your case over to the Feds? Will Feds take the case?

Yes. An experienced criminal defense attorney can help you evaluate the prosecution's case, any defenses that you might have, and any plea offer...

If a "NOLLE PROSEQUI" is given for a 1st offense, is it considered 2nd offense ?

In order for anyone to say for sure, you'd have to obtain your criminal record. Otherwise, you should assume that you might be facing jail. An...