Niece has shop lifting charge with a court date in 2 days. she does not have a lawyer or public defender. what are her options

Her options are to request postponement to allow time to get a lawyer or public defender. Depending on how old the case is, the Judge may deem that...

I recently have been charged with theft less $1000 and consp. Theft less $1000.

Did your parole officer direct you toward drug treatment? Had you brought the subject up before this new charge? Depending on the type of case for...

As a general proposition, getting a VOP warrant recalled is difficult. The reason is that if the facts are as you present them and your agent is...

Is there any way to make a criminal case with a Nolle Prosequi judgement to be removed completely from my record?

Yes, a nolle prosequi can be expunged immediately. As one collegue wrote, you cn find the forms on the MD.court website. Once filed, I have found...

I got a uniformed criminal citation and this is my first offense but Im not sure what to do, do I need a lawyer?

I noticed that your answer is from Baltimore City and if the offense occurred in the city it is likely that you will be offered entry into early...

In Maryland, the conditions that allow for an interlock device..the "blow and go" include that the company who installs the device sends a monthly...

I am filling out a federal application and it ask about convictions for the last 7 years. DUI question

Before answering "no" to that question. you should have a lawyer review the precise wording on the application. The fact that it says to include...

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A 2nd or 3rd DUI conviction is Montgomery County is likely to bring jail time. However, as one of my colleagues stated, it is not a foregone...

How long should it take an attorney to review a federal 1983 case, with full complaint, before deciding to represent me or not?

While it is always your right to get second opinions and explore all of your options, a week is not a long time to review a 1983 federal case. A...

Your probation agent is not qualified to second guess a medical doctor's prescription. Even if they take the steps to violate you for prescribed...