If an 18 year old is found guilty of theft under $1,000, can person go to jail?

Yes, an 18 year old found guilty of theft under $1,000 can go to jail. Your best chance of not going to jail is to get a good criminal defense...

Plea bargain offer and prosecutor

A plea bargain is just that, a bargain. Your attorney and the prosecutor go back and forth, like buying a car, until they each come up with...

Can I get a DWI expunged from my record based on what I am going to school for ?

An attorney can work with the State's Attorney for a disposition other than guilty. Although not expungable, it will not be a conviction and should...

Will prior DUI effect trespassing sentence ?

DUI charges generally have no effect on criminal trespassing.

I have a 14 year old felony conviction. Can I have this expunged so I can legally purchase a firearm?

A conviction cannot be expunged in Maryland. Only not guilty, probation before judgment and stets. The only way to get a conviction off your record...

Do I need a Criminal Lawyer?

You should have a lawyer. Although you probably won't go to jail on these offenses, it could have an effect on now getting a Maryland license, plus...

Was caught stealing a TV for $698. Very stupid on my part. This is my 1st offense and I have a clean record. What will happen???

Since I cannot predict the future I can't tell you what will happen. However you best chance for success is to hire a lawyer. Thinking you can...

Can you be charged for giving false info to a commissioner

A district court commissioner is not a police officer. So unless you gave the statement "under oath" you are not guilty of giving a "false statement".

Should I waive my right to a preliminary hearing?

As a lawyer, I always request a preliminary hearing. If you know what you are doing you can get a lot of useful information to help in your defense.

In Maryland, a person in recent possession of stolen goods is presumed to be associated with the thief. Talk to a criminal defense lawyer, like...