If I was on probation and got convicted with a theft charge but it was dropped can i expunge before 3 years

Yes, you may be eligible to expunge the theft charge as long as you have no subsequent convictions and no pending cases. For your convenience and...

I am trying to research, as a lay person and have only some years as a legal secretary to draw on.

Mr. Pruden provided you with some very good guidance in response to your question, and I agree with his answer. I would add that there are many...

I agree with my colleagues that the citation may show up on a criminal background check. It largely depends on which background check service the...

What is a dispostion?

I agree with Mr. Greenberg that a disposition is the court's final determination of a criminal charge. In the case of your fiancé, it sounds like...

Can I legally deny that I was ever arrested?

Yes, you can and should deny that you were arrested if the case has been expunged. Maryland law prohibits an employer from asking about or...

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

I agree with the guidance my colleagues have provided you. I would add that it is a violation of Avvo's community guidelines for any of us to...

Unlawful taking of a motor vehicle carries a maximum penalty of 5 years and/or a $5,000 fine. Theft of $1,000 to under $10,000 carries a maximum...

What is the penalty in Maryland for not showing up to a trial for being caught with marijauna on a military installation?

Generally speaking, you must always appear in court if and when notified to do so - no matter what. The judge will most likely issue a bench...

Do you need a lawyer to ask the judge for a sentence modification or can the victim ask him directly?

A victim or someone other than a licensed attorney or the defendant himself/herself cannot file any kind if motion on the defendant's behalf. Doing...

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Do points from a speeding ticket get taken off 2 years after conviction or 2 years from violation date?

I agree with my colleagues. I would add that you may get a copy of your driving record instantly online from the Maryland MVA website. You may want...