In Maryland if a person is sentenced to "life" in prison how would they go about requesting a modification?

In Maryland, a defendant has within 90 days of being sentenced to request a modification of sentence which needs to be in writing and filed with...

Should he have been released and not charged for lack of evidence? He was charged only to have the cased dropped later.

In instances of alleged domestic violence, police officers take those calls very seriously. A complaint of an assault that is corroborated by...

What is probation in jail?

Probation is "[a] court-imposed criminal sentence that, subject to stated conditions, releases a convicted person into the community instead of...

My ex who is my sons father has had his house radied in they found a gps system in there that was stolen and am guessing others

Theft less than $1000 carries a maximum penalty in Maryland of 18 months in prison and/or a fine of $500. He may or may not be charged and/or...

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On 01/03/2013 i was caught shoplifting in walmart i was told not to come back and stupid me thought they meant in there store

You will likely be charged with trespassing. Trespassing occurs when you are given notice by the owner or owner's agent not to enter or cross over...

How n who would I contact to see about getting a detainer lifted?

The detainer functions as a hold on an incarcerated individual. You should contact the Office of the Public Defender. They have attorneys who...

I need a Pro bono criminal lawyer for my son @BCDC Please! He needs a lawyer now Iam one a fixed income and unable to pay much.

Your son should apply to the Public Defenders office. He should be able to fill out an application while he is incarcerated.

Should we file a civil suit against an officer and the police department?

Because your boyfriend has a warrant out for his arrest, he should contact a defense attorney to help him quash the warrant and sort out the...

If you take a plea bargain in court is there any way to get your probation reduced and also getting removed from offenders list.

Individuals who are convicted of a crime have post trial/post convictions rights. In the case of a guilty plea, those rights may be limited. A...

Finding a record that is not showing up in a clerk or Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

You will want to contact an attorney in Broward County Florida.