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It is a standard term of a probation contract that the probationer not leave Maryland without permission. Some judges will change that condition to... Read More
A global plea is one which involves all of a person's pending charges. In. this case, getting a global plea may be difficult, if not impossible... Read More
No. A motion to modify (or reconsider) a sentence must be filed in writing within 90 days of the imposition of sentence. If a motion to reconsider... Read More
An appeal will not help you. If you are on probation then you have to have plead guilty or been found guilty. To the extent a case can be placed on... Read More
Yes, the charges will show up on your record unless you file for an expungement. You should file right away to get the process going.
As long as there was no conviction entered, you may file for expungement.
These cases are very serious. Police and CPS workers almost always attempt to get a statement from the alleged abuser before charges are brought. The... Read More
You are not entitled to a preliminary hearing. In fact, in Montgomery County there are no more than 5 preliminary hearings a year out of the... Read More
No, only the office of state's attorney can drop criminal charges. She should contact the office of the state's attorney and arrange a meeting with... Read More
This really depends on how motivated the detective is. Sometimes they are just looking for the big fish. Other times the detective seems like he's... Read More
It may be blackmail. It is also powerful cross-examination if you can prove it up. You should tell your lawyer immediately.
The charges probably will show up in a background check. You should file to get them expunged. It is a very easy process. A lawyer can help.
This sounds like a classic case of "mutual affray." Basically, an assault is an unconsented touching. But when someone instigates a fight (the... Read More
In Maryland a local sentence is anything less than 12 months I believe. So the fact that you got an 18 month local sentence is surprising to me.... Read More
If there are a number of people in a car and drugs are found somewhere in the car, everyone in the car can be charged. Your question really is, who... Read More
Probably, if no witness took the stand or jury sworn, and it happened within past year.
Voluntary intoxication would generally not provide a defense sufficient for the State to drop the charge. However, if you have no prior record, it... Read More
Under Maryland law that would not count as a conviction because (1) she was a juvenile; and (2) it sounds like the case was diverted prior to... Read More
Yes, you need a lawyer. Prosecutors take these cases very seriously. Any crime committed in Bethesda is taken very seriously. Don't be lulled into a... Read More
No. First, most prosecutors won't talk to you unless you are the person's attorney. Second, you have no authority to make a deal on a person's behalf... Read More
There is no way to prevent someone else from lying about you. The best thing you can do is document your whereabouts, always have witnesses for... Read More
If the money was paid to the court and not a bondsman you should be able to get it back.
A lawyer can file a motion to quash the warrant for you. If that doesn't work, you may need to turn yourself in. A lawyer can also assist you with... Read More
A probation before judgment (or PBJ) is not a conviction. When a judge enters a PBJ, she strikes the conviction. However, there is a guilty finding.... Read More
Maryland uses Frye and the Maryland case, Reed.