subject to various exceptions - such as the adult provider and minor recipient being members of the same family and the alcohol served and consumed...

Possible consequence for hit and run ? -- criminal defense

Section 20-105 of Maryland's Transportation Article does require the driver of each vehicle involved in an accident that results in property damage...

I am aware of no authority compelling you to respond to an out-of-court summons, received by fax, that compels your appearance in court. Service...

What are the consequences for a first time second degree offencer? Should i expect a high bail?

The maximum penalty for Assault in the 2nd degree is imprisonment not to exceed 10 years. However, the facts and circumstances underlying any...

Can a guily petty theft conv b expunged in md? it is my only crime

By virtue of its description, a petty theft "conviction" cannot be expunged. As alluded to by the prior post, only the withholding of a...

Do I need a personal attorney along with the district attorney?

In Maryland, the prosecution of most criminal cases, such as theft, are handled by Assistant State's Attorneys employed by the County in which the...

I am a state's witness in a criminal case and the judge granted the rule 4-271 what does this mean for me

Maryland Rule 4-271 concerns the scheduling of and changes to trial dates in either the Circuit or District Court. I can only surmise that you...

In supplement to my earlier post, Maryland's expungement statute also provides that a court may grant a petition for expungement at "any time on a...

An individual charged with a 2nd degree assault that was placed on the stet docket can petition for expungement of the charging documents three...

First, a shoplifter, in addition to facing criminal prosecution, has civil liability to the victim and can be responsible for restoring the...