Legal Question in Criminal Law in Maryland

2nd degree assault , took jury trial

I am the defendant for 2nd degree assault case. I was in district court today without a lawyer, judge denied Postponement, I took a jury trial. Prosecution has a witness. Can I now avoid going to trial? Can I try to reach a plea with the DA? Can I have it go back to District court?


Asked on 5/07/09, 6:52 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
G. Joseph Holthaus III Law Offices of G. Joseph Holthaus

Re: 2nd degree assault , took jury trial

Jury trials are held in Circuit Court. Without knowing the details of your case I cannot discuss whether a plea is even relevant. Contact me to discuss your case.

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Answered on 5/07/09, 9:30 pm
Jason Cleckner Law Office of Jason Cleckner, LLC

Re: 2nd degree assault , took jury trial

You cannot go back to district court, you are stuck in circuit court. But the best thing you can do is GET A LAWYER! A lawyer would work for you and will know all the legal rules and statutes that you don't know. If you cannot afford one, that's what the PD is for!

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Answered on 5/07/09, 10:40 pm
Gladys Weatherspoon Law Office of Gladys Weatherspoon

Re: 2nd degree assault , took jury trial

you need a lawyer. If you can't afford one, you need to contact the Public Defenders Office. The prosecutor may still offer you a plea, but how can you make the decision about whether that is a good idea withou proper representation? You should contact someone immediately.

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Answered on 5/10/09, 5:30 pm


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