Legal Question in Criminal Law in Maryland
I have been charged with a crime and I am awaiting my court date.the states attorney already has my record.My question is if I send my paperwork in to have my record expunged before the court date can they still use it aganist me when I go to court.
Asked on 10/13/11, 6:04 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Bill Wood
Law Office of William C. Wood, LLC
Yes. The expungement petition will be denied if you are now a defendant in a criminal action that carries a possible jail sentence.
Answered on 10/13/11, 6:44 am
William Welch
William L. Welch, III Attorney
The rules prohibit an expungement, while you have a pending charge.
Answered on 10/13/11, 4:51 pm
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