Legal Question in Criminal Law in Maryland

Re: confisgated things

The short answer is "NO." However, the government may force you to hire an attorney to file a motion to return property. Some of the questions are--is there an ongoing investigation? Is there a less restrictive way to accomplish law enforcement's goal?

Often, an experienced attorney can contact the DA & Law Enforcement handling the case and negotiate the return of the property. Obviously, if the property sought to be returned is "contraband" then I wouldn't suggest you try to get it back...as the filing of the motion would indicate (in a stupid way) that you are the owner of the "illegal" property.

Give me a call if you have more questions or if you need to hire a lawyer.

Re: confisgated things

I am not sure that i understand your question, if it is in PA, and if the gov't refuses to give you your stuff back you can eventually file a motion in the court of common pleas asking for a 'return of property.'

Feel free to email or call, [email protected], 215.825.5183. Good Luck. Brian.