If he received probation before judgment, he can get his record expunged if certain other criteria are met. If he was convicted and did not receive...

How can a person be indicted if the case has already been in front of a judge and nullified?

If the original charge was a nolle prossequi, it means that the prosecutor decided not to go forward with the case. However, charges can be refiled...

A stet means that the case was placed on the inactive docket. Since you violated a condition of the stet, they are reopening the original case and...

The maximum penalty for second degree assault is 10 years in jail and a $2,500.00 fine. Very few people get the maximum penalty. You should...

Ordinarily records are hearsay and cannot come into evidence unless a witness comes to court and testifies that the records were kept in the...

If I have a knife and another person grabs it and cut their self with it is it my fault ?

Under those brief facts, it does not sound like you would be at fault. If someone is making a claim against you, turn the matter over to your...

I have a pre trial hearing scheduled for a date that I can not attend. Can I get the date changed?

You can request a postponement and explain the reason you cannot attend. You should attach documentation of your conflict with the court date. It...

You are better off filing this with an attorney. Since you are asking for an early expungement, it may be opposed by the State's Attorney and set...

How do I find out if someone's pending charges are gonna stick?

You can view the charges on Maryland Judiciary Case Search to see the status. You can also consult with a custody attorney to attempt to get sole...

There is a short time deadline to request a trial. You should demand that the person issuing the ticket appear in court. They sometimes do not...