As a lawyer practicing both in Virginia and Maryland, I can tell you that you that many judges in Maryland will give jail time on a DUI sentence...

What is the difference between entering an Alford plea and a no contest (nolo contendre) plea?

From a practical standpoint, potential employers and other non-lawyers looking at one's criminal record are more likely to know what a bolo...

Illegal re-enter to US after deportation and marriage froud( CRIMINAL RECORD)

Such re-entry is a crime. You seem to be separately asking separately about marriage fraud. You may wish to speak with a qualified lawyer in...

Can I get criminally charged for shoplifting even if I gave the merchandise back & they told me they won't call the police?

These civil demand letters for recovered, re-sellable merchandise are a true irritant to be seen, but they are frequently sent. The threat to...

Second offense out of Walmart two different counties

It is essential for you to hire a qualified lawyer. Never throw in the towel for jailable matters, even if you did the alleged offense. Here, you...

Your message seems to say you have been charged with rather than convicted of theft under $200 value. A theft conviction is damning to one's...

Can I have my sons bond revoked?

Unfortunately, the course of action that you ask about might have unintended consequences that you do not want, akin to throwing a match in a dry...

My Suppression Hearing Was Granted on 2 Constitiutional Violations.The DA Now Wants to Indict me? Should I Worry?

Are you speaking of a virginia case? I ask, because virginia prosecutors are not called DA's. Criminal defense is battle. The strongest battle...

Is there a possibility that the judge can dismiss the charge after I explain my situation even after my guilty plea?

We know from the U.S. Supreme Court in Alford v. North Carolina, that no criminal defendant has an obligation to plead guilty. Moreover, the...

Class 2 felony malicious assault and the victim doesn't want to show to court. Will that hurt or help me?

The prosecutor can force your girlfriend to appear in court even if she does not want to, and also to testify even if she does not want you...