How can I get a pro bono attorney if I live out of state that the case is in

You can apply for reduced rate, or pro bono legal representation through Maryland Legal Aid http://www.mdlab.org/ or the Maryland Volunteer Lawyer...

I got a citation driving with weed but never got a reason for getting stopped. will my case be thrown out & what should I say?

Whether your case will be "thrown out" depends entirely on the strength of the prosecutor's case. And the prosecutor's case is made stronger when...

What is a stat? I believe its where conditions have to be met before a judge will decide how to process a case, is this correct?

The stet docket is an inactive docket. The State's Attorney often places cases on the stet docket to allow for the defendant to complete some...

I had DUI several years ago but the judge exponged it can this affect me getting 50/50 custody of my daughters?

In Maryland, DUI and DWI charges that result in a guilty or a "probation before judgment" disposition are not eligible for expungement. You should...

What punishments could i possibly face? and how is this possible?

In Maryland, there is a doctrine of law called "constructive possession." A person can be imputed with possession of an item if he or she...

Can a 13 year old get in trouble with the law because a pot pipe was found in his backpack in school?

Yes. The fact pattern you describe indicates that statements and/or evidence may have been obtained unconstitutionally. Only by engaging an...

What will happens next?

First, you are describing a criminal case, not a civil one. Therefore, your role in the case is as "victim" and "state's witness," rather than...

Whether you are an appealing employee to any potential employer depends on a myriad of factors, none of which are purely "legal." Depending on the...

Public defenders are only appointed to those who are criminally accused. What you describe is an action (and subsequent appeal) to determine your...

Can an assault and/or domestic abuse charge be reissued after dismissal?

Were formal charges ever brought? It sounds like there were never any charges brought because "his father decided not to press charges." If...