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Is it considered to be "piling on" when a cop gives you a speeding ticket, and adds two similar charges, plus fines?
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Answered on May 18, 2018
This is common for the police officer to issue multiple citations and it is not "piling on." You should request a trial and not a waiver hearing....
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Can I be issued a ticket in the mail if an off-duty officer sees me speeding?
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Answered on May 18, 2018
The statute of limitations for speeding is one year. You can check Maryland Judiciary Case Search periodically to see if charges have been filed. I...
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Can a judge sentence someone bc they believe a victim impact statement even though there is no medical proof as to the claim?
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Answered on May 18, 2018
The judge has discretion to judge issues of credibility even with a victim impact statement. Your son has 10 days to ask for a new trial, 30 days...
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What is considered leaving the scene of an accident?
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Answered on May 18, 2018
The police always have discretion whether to issue a ticket. It is a factual issue whether the driver intended to leave the scene of the accident....
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When asking for hearing for a trial date to be rescheduled how detailed should we the reason be for change of date?
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Answered on May 18, 2018
You should provide all of the details and attach proof that she is required to attend.
IIs it possible to make payment arrangements with the ccu at the mva after a judgement is issued?
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Answered on May 18, 2018
You mentioned that you called and they insisted on payment in full. Perhaps you can contact the attorney that handled the case for the MVA and see...
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Victim of 2nd degree assult never sent out a summons for court now there is a warrant on my record what should i be worried?
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Answered on May 18, 2018
The State's Attorney decides whether to request a warrant. The victim has no control over that.
Certain warrants can be recalled if an attorney...
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Hi so basically i am the victim of a domestic violence case. I no longer want to press charges on the victim .
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Answered on May 18, 2018
If charges have already been filed, only the State's Attorney can drop the charges. You can tell them you would like them to drop the charges, but...
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I filed a domestic violence case against my boyfriend but I didn't press charges or do anything will it be dismissed
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Answered on May 18, 2018
If you are subpoenaed to court, you must appear and testify in the case. If you fail to appear, you can be found in contempt or the prosecutor can...
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Shopping lefting case was dissmissd came up on background check. Can get off record.?
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Answered on May 18, 2018
If you received probation before judgment or a stet, it can be expunged after three years or sooner for good cause. If it was a nolle prossequi or...