Not necessarily! Although technically you have to wait three years before being eligible to expunge a PBJ, there is a “good cause” exception. If a…
Unfortunately no, outside of a pardon from the governor. If a judge enters a disposition of guilty after a plea or trial, that guilty conviction…
What is an expungement? An expungement is the deletion and removal of all court and police records related to a defendant’s charges and case. A…
The short answer is yes, hire a lawyer! You want an attorney by your side every step of the way when facing a serious criminal…
Marijuana Possession in Maryland Despite recent pushes across the country to legalize medicinal marijuana and focus law enforcement on other drugs such as cocaine and…
A recent report published by the Justice Policy Institute looks at public defender’s offices across the U.S. and finds that their offices are overwhelmed and…
The most typical bond setup involves the following: judge or commissioner sets a nominal bond, defendant or family can pay the court the full amount…
When setting or reviewing a bond, the judge looks at only two things: 1) is the defendant a danger to society and 2) is the…