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I had an accident today. I stayed in middle lane, but there is a car change from left lane to the middle lane and hit my car.
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Answered on June 21, 2016
It is common in car accidents for there to be different versions of what happened. If there was an independent witness, the witness can make the...
Is a PBJ considered a conviction?
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Answered on June 21, 2016
A PBJ is not a conviction and can be expunged assuming that you are eligible. The PBJ appears on Maryland Judiciary Case Search so you should get...
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What can I do now? Petty theft with a guilty plea and guilty disposition.
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Answered on June 21, 2016
If you received probation before judgment, this can be expunged. If not, you can try for a pardon, but they are very rarely granted.
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What if a victim recants her testimony against a defendant who has been sentenced? Is there any relief for the charged person?
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Answered on June 20, 2016
He can hire an attorney to attempt to reopen the case and get a new trial for newly discovered evidence in light of the fact she recanted. If he...
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I live in Maryland and I was curious as to how the marijuana laws work. I have two old charges but would I get fined now?
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Answered on June 20, 2016
Possession of marijuana under 10 grams is now a civil citation and not a criminal offense. Under the new expungement laws, you should be able to...
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Can a person be arrested for a traffic ticket in Georgia if they were not able to appear to court
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Answered on June 20, 2016
If the person has a warrant in Georgia, he will need to discuss the situation with a Georgia attorney. You could repost the question to Georgia...
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Possession of alcohol at park.
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Answered on June 20, 2016
Go to court. Many counties will let you do community service for this type of charge and then will drop the charge. Even a civil citation shows...
How do I explain my probation before judgement.
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Answered on June 20, 2016
You do not have a conviction since you received probation before judgment. The judge struck the conviction from your record. If they ask about...
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How do I prove my boyfriend didn't assault me when the police responded to HIM calling 911 for help, stating he was suicidal?
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Answered on June 19, 2016
Your boyfriend needs an attorney to defend the charge. You will be able to testify in his defense. If he cannot afford a private attorney, he...
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Will an affidavit work for my husbands case, if not what do I do?
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Answered on June 19, 2016
Your husband needs an attorney to represent him on the charge. If he cannot afford a private attorney, he should contact the Public Defender as...