Do I need a lawyer, or would a public defender be adequate?

You need a lawyer and it is up to you whether to retain private counsel or use the Public Defender. You get to choose your private attorney and...

HOW SHOULD I PROCEED ? ($100 /misdemeanor) I received a Uniform Criminal Citation in Silver Spring, MD three weeks ago for:

Go to court and they may offer you a diversion program where they offer you community service and then the charge is ultimately dropped and you can...

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How can a police officer charge me with driving on suspended when i never had a licence but dmv gave me one when i was caught 20

If you were previously convicted of sufficient traffic charges to accumulate 12 points or were convicted of a DUI or other offense that can result...

I was in my community on my street sitting in my aunts car waiting for a tow truck the cop charged me with driving on suspended

You are incorrect. Anyone who drives on a suspended license can be charged and convicted of the offense. There are two types one of which carries...

My criminal case was dismissed because the da witness wasnt there to start the tral. Can they do this..

If the charges were dropped (nolle prosequi), then you can be recharged so long as the new charge is filed within the Statute of Limitations...

Someone owes me money and i don't know what to do or from where to start.

You could file a lawsuit against them in the District Court and attempt to get a judgment against them. You could either represent yourself or...

Best way to get a dismissal for the charge of driving using hands to use handheld telephone while vehicle is in motion?

You have no right to a Public Defender since the citation does not carry possible jail time. Request a trial date (not a waiver hearing) within 30...

So I got a letter from Neal C. Tenen requesting me to pay 400.00 for a misplaced that was returned what should I do.

A store can recover up to times the amount of an item that was stolen under Maryland law if taken from a store. These letters are sent all the...

Will a previous failure to appear show up on employee background check

Yes, it will show up on a background check, but now that you have turned yourself in, any prospective employer will most likely be concerned about...

Private lawyer or public lawyer

A private attorney has more time to prepare the case and can pay more attention to it. Public Defenders do a good job too, but have a heavy...