Is a pleaing guilty the same as a conviction for 40$ restitution and time served??

A conviction is a conviction, regardless of whether it resulted from either a "guilty plea," or a finding of guilt following a "not guilty - agreed...

Im on probation for a drug charge and recently caught another charge that i did not commit ti

Unfortunately, "obey all laws" is a standard condition of probation, and even a conviction for a minor offense can lead to a VOP. The decision to...

Aside from Mr. Snyder's comments, one should be aware that there are conditions under which a a PBJ is prohibited by law, the best efforts of...

Need Help? What is the worst case senario of what could happen?

To answer your question directly, the maximum penalty for possession of marijuana is 1 year's incarceration; for paraphernalia, a $500.00 fine. As...

Do i need an attourney, what is the worst outcome

Let me answer your question directly: Your mother can go to jail for 10 years. That's the worst case scenario/maximum penalty for second degree...

ADR, an acronym for alternative dispute resolution, is a process employed in civil cases - often involving claims for monetary damages - that is...

Do Maryland state's attorney check prior federal records for 1st offenders possession of marijuana?

My best advice is to always prepare for the worst and hope for the best. That being said, if your prior DC cases werer dismissed they should not be...

Got a speeding ticket in Virginia for going 51 in a 35. Currently have a Maryland drivers license. Will a conviction for speed

I concur with Mr. Patterson concerning the reporting by Virginia to Maryland of a Virginia-based speeding conviction. If you require further...

Officer found marijuana in my car, and I was told I would receive a criminal summons, but received no paperwork at the scene

In short, the answer is yes. It was not necessary for the investigating officer to arrest you at the scene or provide you with any paperwork there...

Someone filed Domestic Violence charges against me and a protective order.

Judges can be very sensitive to requests for such orders, even if the proof necessary for their issuance must meet a "clear and convincing"...