My girlfriend recently picked up a misdemeanor theft charge (under $100) in Maryland, will she do any jail time

While the maximum penalty for the misdemeanor theft you describe is 90 days incarceration, cases of this nature do not typically result in so harsh...

A friend of mine and his brother in law got into a fight and the brother in law filed a false police report.

Preliminarily, the"Court System" does not initiate criminal charges. Rather, charges are brought by the alleged victim, either directly through...

Even a minor shoplifting charge can have serious ramifications on your future. The citation is not like a traffic ticket, beyond perhaps looking...

Diversion programs are typically associated with first-time drug offenders, rather than for individuals facing the circumstances you describe. ...

Can i get a misdemeanor posession of paraphanilia conviction expunged in maryland, and what do i need to do?

A "conviction" resulting from a guilty plea is not eligible for expungement absent a pardon - which is not a realistic option in my opinion. ...

Shoplifting

Maryland law regarding shoplifting provides that the victim can seek a civil remedy against you, as well as filing a complaint for criminal...

I was ticketed for doing 63 in a 45, my cruise control was set between 45-50.

Your post does not indicate whether your citation was based on radar or if you were "paced" by the Officer who issued the citation. In either...

Apparently the incident with your boyfriend was serious enough at the time for either you or someone else to contact the police and report the...

Can I file a continuance myself for an upcoming DUI case in Calvert County, MD

Yes, of course you can seek a continuance of your trial date. However, be forewarned that in some Counties, a formal request must be filed with...

Recieved traffic citiations (must appears) 4 months ago and MD has still not scheduled court date.

There is definite time by which traffic offenses in the District Court must be tried and one's right to a speedy trial and the violation of that...