How the Stet Docket Affects Your Criminal Record A case placed on the stet docket is not a conviction, which is its primary benefit. When a potential employer, landlord, or licensing board conducts a background check, the case will not appear as a conviction. However, the arrest and the charge itself may still be visibleRead More
What Happens When You Violate Probation in Maryland
Violating probation in Maryland can result in severe consequences, including the imposition of a previously suspended prison sentence. Whether the alleged violation is a missed appointment with your probation officer, a failed drug test, or a new arrest, the judge has broad discretion to revoke your probation and send you to prison. Understanding how probationRead More
Drug Charges Near Schools in Maryland: Enhanced Penalties
Drug charges that occur within 1,000 feet of a school in Maryland carry some of the most severe penalties in the state’s criminal code. What might otherwise be treated as a standard drug possession or distribution charge can be dramatically enhanced when a school zone is involved, potentially adding decades to a prison sentence. IfRead More
Maryland Expungement: How to Clear Your Criminal Record
The Expungement Process Step by Step Filing for expungement in Maryland requires following specific procedural steps. First, you must obtain a copy of your criminal record from the Maryland Judiciary Case Search to identify which cases and charges are eligible for expungement. Next, you file a petition for expungement with the court that handled theRead More
Maryland Jury Trial vs Bench Trial: Which Is Better for Your Case?
If you are facing criminal charges in Maryland, one of the most important strategic decisions you and your attorney will make is whether to have a jury trial or a bench trial. Each option has distinct advantages and disadvantages, and the right choice depends on the specific facts of your case, the charges, the judge,Read More
