I was given a citation for consuming an alcoholic beverage in public. Would this be a misdemeanor and whats the court process?

Yes, this charge is a misdemeanor that carries a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail and a $500 fine. It is a criminal charge and you do not want...

What to do

No one can tell you what will happen in your case. Since you have an attorney, all questions should be directed to him. He is the most familiar...

Second degree assault carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in jail and a fine. It is up to the State whether to drop the charge and they are...

Can I legally deny that I was ever arrested?

Mr. Shepard is correct. You have never been convicted and the charge has been expunged. It is as it never happened.

Speeding tickets are public record. Anyone can go to Maryland Judiciary Case Search and see it...

My parents will be pressing charges against me because i stole thier credit card and my dads social security what can i do?

You need an attorney right away. If you cannot afford private counsel, contact the Public Defender as soon as possible and no later than 10...

Any Lawyer out there that can get me out of a violation of probation?

There are many good lawyers on AVVO who can represent you. No one can make any promises as to what will happen. Schedule a confidential...

I co-signed for my friend on a loan that he stop paying.The loan was never reported on my credit. Am I still obligated to repay?

Whether a debt shows up on your credit report has nothing to do with whether you owe the money. You are legally responsible for the debt if you...

Will I go back to MVA court?

Do not pay the speeding ticket. Request a trial date within 30 days of the ticket. If the officer does not show up, you will be acquitted. If...

How do I get my name off the title of a vehicle in Maryland?

The only way to get your name removed from the loan is to have her refinance in her name alone and pay off the lien on the vehicle. The lender...