I know this was a stupid act on my behalf, i was thinking what i was doing, & i thought i was going to get away with it.

The fact this crime is a misdemeanor really does not help or hurt you. A conviction for theft (there is no shoplifting in Maryland, it is simple...

My brother was charged with two counts of theft a warrent was issued and he was arrested. the person that he wrote the check to

It is not Double Jeopardy, however it is a duplicate of charges. His lawyer should be able to get one State's dismissed.

Was caught with a friend in his truck smoking pot and the bowl and rest of the pot were taken... asked for our supplier ,

It would not be wise to talk to the police officer BEFORE you talk to a lawyer. First, anything you say to the office can be used against you....

Is it possible not to witness criminal case on my husband. during argument between me and my husband i got hurted.

In Maryland, the Government cannot make you testify against your husband for a first time assault offense.

Me and my wife are getting ready to go through a divorce, i had a peace order granted against her and am going to court this fri

Your question covers two distinct areas. The first is contract law. The bank has a contract with your wife when she opened the account. They...

Do I need a lawyer for a first time marijuana possession charge?

Possession of marijuana carries a penalty of $1000.00 fine and up to a year in jail. Even if you do not go to jail (rare, even in Harford County,...

Court coming soon......want to know what to expect

Bring your toothbrush. I assume you are not going to court without at least a Public Defender. The chances of going to jail in a hand to hand buy...

Caught shoplifting from three stores

There are many alternatives in a shoplifting case. You need an experienced trial lawyer to work out something with the State's Attorney. One of...

Attending a status conference by the defendant is different in each court. If I were the defendant, I would want to know what is going on at each...

I was caught shoplifting at khols in maryland, my first offence and i was given a citation. the value was 128$.

In addition to the criminal penalties listed above, the store is also permitted to impose a civil penalty that goes to the Kohls.