Legal Question in Criminal Law in Maryland

Re: pbj

Yes, it will still show up on your record until and unless you go through the procedure of expungement. Expungement is the term for removing certain records of charges from public records in Motor Vehicle Administration, police, and court files.

You cannot file for an expungment until two conditions are met: first, the PBJ period must be over with all the requirements fulfilled, AND second, it must be at least 3 years since your probation was granted.

Note:You cannot file for expungement if the charge was a DUI or DWI.

For more details, there's a pamphlet on expungement put out by the Court Information Office of the Maryland Judiciary: http://www.courts.state.md.us/courtforms/joint/ccdccr072br.pdf

Re: pbj

Procedurally, even though you pled not guilty, you either proceeded on a statement of facts or had a trial. The court found you guilty, but offered to strike the guilty finding in favor of probation before judgement.