Be aware that as a practical matter, you are facing a $500.00 fine for the subject charge and have to appreciate that your legal fees will likely...

Do I have to get an attorney?

Driving uninsured and on a suspended license - depending on the basis for the suspension - can each carry maximum penalties of up to 1 year in jail...

I have a speeding ticket I was going 69 in a 45. I am guilty. Im going out of town the date of my court date. can I change this?

submit a written request or "motion," for a continuance at least 10 days before your court date. You can go to the court and obtain a form for...

Our 19 yr old daughter was caught at Sears shoplifting a $20 item. What happens now? We want her to learn the hard way.

There are a couple of potential scenarios regarding what appears to be a routine shoplifting case. 1) your daughter can be subsequently...

16 yr old charged with possession of marihuana & paraphernalia in maryland "arms reach" law. do we need a lawyer?

As a 16 year-old charged with the subject offenses - and unless the juvenile has already been served with a delinquency petition, or formal...

How do i drop assualt charges but keep the malicious destruction of property charge against someone?

Be aware that once charges are filed, it remains the State's prerogative to prosecute one or more of the charges. You cannot control the...

What papers do I file with the MD State's Attorney's Office to find out why charges were refiled against me?

If charges have indeed been refiled against you - and depending on the nature of the charges - I surmise you will be either be served with the...

On an assault 1 and and assault 2 charge in a domestic violence case, what can i expect on the arraignment hearing tomorrow???

An arraignment is an initial appearance before a circuit court judge, during which the defendant is advised of the charges, the penalties, and of...

Can i be charged for cds if it was not on me

The short answer is yes. One can be charged and convicted of possession of CDS although not in physical or actual possession. Under the law of...

For purposes of clarification, the payment of civil penalties in a Maryland shoplifting case is not inadmissible in a criminal court of law for...