Jail is a possibility depending on when the first DUI's were. Get yourself into an alcohol treatment program as soon as possible. You may want to...

Can the charges be dropped? Can his release date be reconsidered?

Only the State's Attorney can drop the charges. You can ask them to drop the charges, but they do not have to listen to you and I would expect them...

Maryland School Bus law?

I doubt you will receive a ticket. The camera should only catch you if you are passing the bus.

If the officer testifies that he smelled marijuana, then this gives him probable cause to search regardless of your friend's admission. It is...

Will I always have to appear to court ?

If you are 18 or older, you will be charged as an adult and the charges will appear on Maryland Judiciary Case Search. You should speak with a lawyer.

If you have a lawyer already for a criminal case are you required to show up for the preliminary hearing ?

You should ask your lawyer. There are two hearings that often get confused. The first is a preliminary inquiry where the Defendant is advised of...

Can my probation officer reduce the number of AAs I need to attend?

No, the probation officer cannot change a judge's Order. Only a judge can do that. You would have to file a Motion to Modify your sentence which...

Review your retainer agreement to see what he is allowed to charge. Ask to speak to a supervisor. Are these expenses things that his firm was...

What is your opinion on this? Am I at fault or should the school bus driver have flashed the lights earlier?

You can follow the instructions on the citation and go to court. You can then have a trial and the judge will decide the case. You can argue that...

No one can tell you what will happen in court, but it seems that jail would be likely with those facts and his or her prior criminal record.