Legal Question in Criminal Law in Maryland

I am a single mother of four kids and i was charged with theft in the anount of 1,719 i had a warrent and turned myself this is my first time offense i go to court in may what will happen i do plan on getting a lawyer i am scared i don't want to lose my kids


Asked on 4/07/12, 9:46 am

3 Answers from Attorneys

First, don't discuss the case with anyone other than a lawyer, and certainly not the police. Second get a good criminal lawyer, like myself, or if you cannot afford a lawyer, get a public defender. You should do this no later than Tuesday.

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Answered on 4/07/12, 9:55 am
William Welch William L. Welch, III Attorney

Theft between $1,000 and $10,000 carries up to ten years confinement in prison. Hire a criminal defense attorney or apply to the public defender for one immediately.

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Answered on 4/08/12, 10:00 am
Jason Cleckner Law Office of Jason Cleckner, LLC

I would need more details, and to see your statement of charges. Can you provide this information? I've had theft charges dismissed or mitigated for a number of different reasons.

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Answered on 4/09/12, 7:30 pm


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