Legal Question in Criminal Law in Maryland

Anyone may be charged (accused) of a crime, regardless of whether he or she has in fact broken the law. Your daughter has a right to require the prosecution to prove the charge beyond a reasonable doubt to a judge or jury. Considering that she did not commit the crime, that even if she doesn't go to jail, a criminal record might cause her problems getting a job, finding a place to live, or borrowing money, she should consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney. Perhaps no one needs counsel more than an innocent person. The prosecutor and the court might not care that she says she did not do it.