Will I go to jail for a first time shoplifting offense and no record at all? I'm a 44 yr old female, lives in Md. I'm very scar.

Hire an attorney. Any experienced criminal practitioner should be able to assist you and keep you from going to jail as a first offender. Of...

My friend is locked up for a crime he didn't do.

As the prosecution chose to "Nol Pros" the case, in essence the case was dimissed "without prejudice" meaning the case can be refiled at any time...

Assault 2nd degree/Battery

No; 2nd degree assault is a misdemeanor carrying 10 years in jail and/or $2,500.00 fine.

An experienced attorney can certainly help at MVA hearing. For instance there may be a defense available wherein the Police did not have probable...

I was arrested with drug charges with intent. they took all the cash I had. its was nolle prosequi ...do I get my $ back

The answer is maybe! If the police move to forfeit the case to the State you are entitled to a hearing. If the do not move to forfeit w/90 after...

What are the benefits and the difference between a lawyer and a public defender?

Except for possibly experience, there is no difference.

No, a "Summons" is a court order to attend a certain proceeding. A warrant is a document giving the police or some Government agency authority to...

Maryland state police says I have charges dating back to 1997

I would go to the Phila. Court where your case was pending and ask to see the Court File( contact the court by phone to determine where this OLD...

Remember a PH is a hearing to determine if there is ample evidence or probable cause to proceed to trial in the Circuit Court, it is not a trial...

What should i do?? Im already on probation myself an i have a letter to go to court to be a witness on an domestic violence case

You have a "letter to go to court"? If the so called letter is a subpoena, than you must go to testify, if it is a "letter" from the defendant, for...