How expunge my record?

Information about expungement is available at mdcourts.gov. The lawyer who represented you should assist you with expungement, if you are eligible.

Must a trial judge make a determination of a factual basis of a quilty plea?

Yes, the law requires that the Court find that a guilty plea is knowing and voluntary, and that the facts proffered at the plea hearing would be...

What do I need to do and since this is the very first time I've ever been in trouble with the law how serious is it?

Considering that having a record could affect whether employers, landlords, and lenders would do business with you, all charges are serious, even...

I need to know what I can do regarding my son's father filing false assault charges against me.

Seek a confidential consultation with an experienced criminal defense attorney. Beware that online posts are not confidential.

How can we get rid of these charges? Is there a petition we can file to clear his name without him being in the US?

The Court might recall the warrant, if your brother has a persuasive explanation for missing his court appearance in 2008. If not, then he is...

How long can I be held without being charged with a crime

Maryland law requires that people be presented to a Court Commissioner within twenty-four hours. Federal law requires presentment on the next day...

I am a us citizen if I go to the Netherlands and snort amphetamine there can I be prosecuted under us federal law for the

In my experience representing clients in federal court, the United States does prosecute its citizens for violations of federal law that happen...

Will this keep me from passing a background check and renewing my work suitability? If yes what can I do to prevent that?

Probation before judgment, stet, and nolle prosequi may all be expunged. Additional information about expungement is available at mdcourts.gov....

What should I do?

Seek a confidential consultation with an experienced criminal defense attorney, and beware that online posts are not confidential. If you cannot...

While you might have settled with the civil case plaintiff, a criminal case is a separate matter, involving the State. The State may prosecute you,...