I stolen something of 500$, is my first time, and I;m not a usa citizen...whats gone happen..I'm really scared

theft of property or services with a value of $500 or more is a felony and as a non-citizen, you may well be subject, upon conviction, to...

DUI Defense

One can always "plead" not guilty to an offense. Being "found" not guilty to a charge is another question. Having one's key in the ignition in...

A warrant has been issued, what do I do?

Contact a local criminal defense attorney for assistance. Depending on the nuances of your local jurisdiction, a prosecutor may be amenable to...

you need to contact a local attorney in your jurisdiction to examine the matter for you. Typically, paying a ticket in advance of a court date is...

My friend got a felony 5 yrs ago and now he has a DUI?

There is a difference between being charged with a criminal offense and being convicted of a criminal offense. The later circumstance, if the...

DUI & DWI

Yes. You can receive a "conviction" or guilty finding for DWI in Maryland. However, there is also a disposition for the offense called Probation...

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I was on probation in the county and caught a charge in the city. my probation has ended will this violate my prob in the county

First, the operative date for determining whether you violated your probation is the date on which the subsequent offense occurred, not when you...

The offense that you describe is a misdemeanor carrying both a jail sentence and fine. Petty thefts of this nature are handled differenty,...

If i feel my life is in danger do i have to testify in court?

Your question is unclear and does not identify you as a victim of crime or perhaps only a witness. In either event, you can make your concerns...

Some one hit me and now is facing 2nd assault but wants to settle out of court, how much can I ask for?

Settling a civil bodily injury claim for injuries caused by an attacker does not have any direct bearing on whether the State decides to prosecute...