Legal Question in Criminal Law in Maryland

Summons

If someone has charged me through a County Court Commissioner, and I don't pick up my summons, what will happen? These allegations are totally false. A mutual friend informed me that this person went to the local Commissioners office and swore out charges. I keep getting Certified Mail notices from my Post Office.


Asked on 3/11/09, 10:14 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Bill Wood Law Office of William C. Wood, LLC

Re: Summons

Depending on the nature of the charges, an arrest warrant may be issued.

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Answered on 3/11/09, 10:40 am

Summons

As a courtesy to you, to save you the embarrassment of the police showing up at your door, you have been issued a summons. Failure to take advantage of the courtesy could result with the police finding you and handing you the summons, or the issue of an arrest warrant.

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Answered on 3/11/09, 11:55 am


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