Plea Bargaining or Trial

An answer to this type of question is fact specific. Whether to proceed to trial or resolve the case by way of a plea cannot be resolved until an...

Fugitive from Justice from w/v I live in maryland

You need to seek an answer from an attorney who practices in West Virginia, this is a Maryland forum. If you are indigent and facing criminal...

2nd possession of marijuana under 10 grams. Do i need to hire lawyer or public defender be fine?

You should consider the ramifications of a criminal conviction and discuss the case with an experienced criminal trial attorney who can advise you...

Is bail ever authorized or being released on recognizance with a violation of probation

It can be, it depends on many factors: the nature of the underlying offense, back up time, nature of the violation, the judge, and the...

Ina suspension hearing, there are issues to raise to respond to the MVA's assertion that your refusal was "volitional" Ordinarily, you do not have...

Hi, there, this past Sunday I was arrested for shoplifting a couple of bottles of cough medicine.

Go to the Office of the Public Defender in the jurisdiction where you were accused of this incident. You must do so no later than 10 business days...

What is the difference between MARYLAND JUDICIARY CASE SEARCH and the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) ?

You should not assume anything. If the matter was expunged, you should have received a Certificate of Compliance from each agency identified in the...

A case that has two records (district and circuit court) does that require multiple expungement petitions?

Contact the clerk's office in the District Court and ask for the Expungement clerk. The clerk should be able to assist in determining whether they...

What kind of paperwork should I bring to meet with an airport security supervisor regarding a previous arrest???

That is really a question for your employer or an employment lawyer. You should start with obtaining a copy of your file from the attorney who...

Can a felony be removed from record inmaryland

A conviction cannot be expunged unless you are first pardoned by the governor.