Female20yr pt in hospital complains of being fondled but then gives the accuser her number, can a 4th degree sex offense stick?

Whether a Fourth Degree Sex Offense will "stick," will depend on the allegations and whether there is enough evidence for the State prosecutor to...

Generally, a case put on the Stet docket can be expunged after three years have passed. A Stet is not a conviction or a PBJ disposition. A...

Is there a way to get my 2nd degree court case dropped even though the court already tried me and found me guilty ?

Once you are convicted of a crime, your options of removing or expunging it from your record largely depend on when the conviction was imposed. ...

I got charged with second degree assult for the 2nd time in 6 years by the same person will i go to jail?

Anytime you are charged with a criminal offense that carries a penalty of incarceration (in the case of second degree assault, potentially...

My son was denied an expungement what can we do.

Unfortunately, a criminal conviction is not eligible for expungement simply based on the passage of time. An expungement can only be granted if it...

If i am the victim of second degree assault is there any way that i can keep my ex out of jail when being asked to testify?

As stated, once a criminal case is forwarded to the State's Attorney's Office for prosecution, you, as the victim, do not choose whether it moves...

"Mens Rea" means "guilty mind." It is the criminal intent or wilfulness and "state of mind" element in a criminal prosecution. The person charged...

What do i say in a letter when writing states attorny about not pressing charges for second degree assult

As I understand, your fiance has been charged with an assault against you, and you do not want to proceed. You are now a witness for the State. ...

What is the best and most affordable way to go about a reckless driving citation? What is your recommendation

I agree with the two prior answers. I would just note that the procedure recently changed in Maryland for obtaining a trial date for a traffic...

A STET disposition, as you are aware, is not a complete dismissal of your case. It only inactivates the case, almost like an indefinite...