What are the in's and out's of being a confidential informant?

Only the states attorney may make a plea offer or exercise discretion not to prosecute. While a police officer might offer to speak to the states...

I have 18 months suspended sentence on a mistermeaner charge. If i violate it with new charges(not of the same nature.

For any violation of the conditions of probation the judge may impose all of the suspended time.

In the state of Maryland, can the state present theories to the jury that are not supported by the evidence submitted at trial?

Absolutely. That is why there are trials. Whether something is or isn't supported, depends on whose opinion is deciding the case. You might not...

Anyone may be charged with a crime, regardless of whether he has broken the law. While the state might not choose to prosecute, or it might require...

Was caught stealing a TV for $698. Very stupid on my part. This is my 1st offense and I have a clean record. What will happen???

Even a first time offender might receive the maximum sentence of 18 months in prison.

I have 2 duis and one dwi in a 4 month period. will i be able to drive againg with the interlock? also will i go to jai?

Regardless of whether you might seek the interlock for the alcohol violation, it is likely that any judge would impose some jail time, and MVA will...

I originally had a summons now it is a warrant how did this happen?

One of the reasons a warrant might be issued is inability to summon a person. Otherwise, all defendants would just avoid service.

I got charged with second degree assult for the 2nd time in 6 years by the same person will i go to jail?

Before anyone may be sentenced to jail there must be a finding beyond a reasonable doubt that the person broke for law. No one can guarantee what a...

Need legal advice for child. He was in the wrong place at the wrong time and was arrested.

His charge papers probably indicate that the maximum penalty for distributing marijuana is five years. In fact, his charge papers would indicate...

I made personal charges on a business credit card, but returned everything. I assume I'll be fired. Can anything else happen?

You might be charged with embezzlement under Maryland's consolidated theft statute. The maximum penalty would depend on the amount proven. It does...