Should I get a lawyer if admitting guilty to a Possession of Marijuana charge?

Why admit guilt if the prosecutor is not prepared to prove your guilt at trial? Who will know this and other strategies other than a qualified...

Daughter (19 at college) with 3 charges, public intox, poss. of alcohol, and false ID, though no fake ID was involved.

Your daughter is best advised to address her questions, concerns, and defenses with a private criminal defense attorney, who will be able to ask...

I go to court later this month for concealment of merchandise. My position was just cut where I work-will anyone hire me now?

You are accused and presumed innocent at this point. You should work with your lawyer on a plan to be fully prepared for trial, to try to negotiate...

Should I get a lawyer?

Even though a Class 4 misdemeanor is not jailable, a conviction for such Class 4 misdemeanors as intoxicated in public can be particularly damning....

Requesting a continuance.

Sometimes a continuance can more easily and assuredly be obtained by a qualified lawyer than by a non-lawyer. Even though a Class 4 misdemeanor is...

One of your possible defenses is whether the engine was running and whether the keys were in the ignition. Another possible defense is duress ,...

I filed a warrant for larceny. the person has since paid me can i drop the warrant

If you want the charges dropped, hiring a qualified lawyer may improve your chances of getting the matter dropped. All the best to you. Jon

What specific steps are taken to close out a PBJ probation case in Maryland? Is a notification sent upon final closure?

Maryland probation -- including for a PbJ -- simply ends upon the expiration of the probation period stated in your sentencing order. If you want...

Ms. Carter -- not listed as licensed to practice in Maryland -- incorrectly states that defendants are normally required to tell the court of new...

If you did not say anything to the police about the alleged incident, that will be a good thing. Hit and run can end up being amended to a more...