Legal Question in Criminal Law in Maryland

i was charged with theft under 1,000 in md and trespassing. i have also been charged with malicious destruction of property greater than $500 to a vehicle. the vehicle ramed my 4 wheeler, i did not damage this truck. i have had a theft charge previously (12 yrs ago) and served a 6 mth sentence than. i am also a convicted felon. could you tell me the possible outcome i am looking at for these charges?


Asked on 1/03/12, 10:45 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
William Welch William L. Welch, III Attorney

The maximum penalty for each charge should be on your charge papers. However, the outcome will depend on 1) whether the state can prove the charges, and if they can, 2a) the severity of the offense, 2b) the prosecutor you draw, 2c) the judge you draw, and 2d) your prior record. None of the charges that you stated carry automatic mandatory minimum penalties. The outcome could be any thing from dismissal to probation to some confinement to the maximum.

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Answered on 1/03/12, 10:53 am
Jason Cleckner Law Office of Jason Cleckner, LLC

I would need more details but at least the MDP charge sounds beatable given the fact that it wasn't your fault. I hope there are other witnesses, however, because the State can use your prior theft conviction to impeach your credibility.

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Answered on 1/03/12, 1:32 pm


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