WWhat happens if i miss my initial courtdate after filing a peace order?

If you obtained a peace order over the weekend, it was likely granted by a Court Commissioner as an "interim" peace order requiring you to appear...

It's a 5 point violation. I would never recommend paying the fine, which is tantamount to a guilty plea and results in those points. Nor would I...

Some Judges are real "sticklers" concerning this offense because you did not produce the documentation "upon demand." However, other judges will...

Can i still get my license if i got a ticket?

Yes, you can. If you were charged with failing to control speed to avoid an accident or similar offense, the question is whether you violated that...

Got into an altercation with my boyfriend . No police called . I did get a bruise from him holding me down . Can I stop charges

You will need to contact the Assistant State's Attorney assigned to prosecute the assault case and explain the circumstances. The case is...

Will I be sued?

In short, yes. A not guilty finding in criminal court, involving a different and greater burden of proof than a civil claim. However, if the...

Find a new boyfriend. While the scenario you describe might fall within the technical definition of an assault, I have serious reservations...

Appealing a District Court charge?

filing an appeal to a conviction in the District Court to the Circuit Court gives the Defendant a "second bite at the apple," in lawyer parlance. ...

"Not criminally responsible" is a plea to a criminal charge based on a mental condition that prevents the offender from either appreciating the...

Can I get my first offense of a DUI that was under the legal limit expunged in MD?

You don't have to be found guilty of causing an accident to be charged with or convicted of driving under the influence. Your post is unclear...