What happens if you get into a car wreck

You've described a situation where the police showed up to the scene of an accident, cited the other driver, and that citation was later dismissed....

Is there a search warrant needed for the second time the car is searched if the car is not impounded?

Generally, all searches require a warrant. There are, however, several notable exceptions to that general rule. The "automobile" exception to the...

Will I go to jail?My p.o. sent a letter in the mail stating there was an appointment in reference to my case.Can I change myplea

You ask two separate questions, which I will address in order: First: "Will I go to jail?" Whether you will go to jail depends on whether you...

What if i cannot afford a lawyer for a felony charge?

The Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees you the right to counsel at "all critical stages of trial." See, Brewer v. Williams, 430...

How do I evict an "at will tenant" who has violated the terms of payment agreement?

A tenancy "at will" is created when a tenant enters a landlord's property, with permission, but without an understanding as to the duration. ...

What should I do being charged for someone else's theft crime??

This is serious. Maryland's consolidated theft statute makes theft of an item or items worth $1,000 or more a felony, with escalating maximum...

Help!im being charged with a fake id when trying to buy drinks under age

Under Maryland Criminal Law Article, Section 8-303, a person may not possess or display, with fraudulent intent, a fake I.D. The maximum penalty,...

In maryland what kind of time would you get for carrying a weapon without a license

In Maryland, a person may not "wear, carry, or knowingly transport a handgun, whether concealed or open, in a vehicle traveling on a road or...

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Someone has admitted to me ONLY that she has stolen money from her company. How can she avoid going to prison?

Your friend needs to hire an attorney IMMEDIATELY. If she is not currently under investigation by law enforcement, she soon will be. Any...

Would it be best if my mom don't show up for court in a DV case against me and not be in the state during the trial?

You've been charged with a crime that carries a maximum penalty of ten (10) years in jail. See, Maryland Criminal Law Article Section...