Legal Question in Criminal Law in Maryland
criminal charges
Hello, I just receieved a summons today that from the state of maryland with criminal charge against me for 500+ theft. This is because my roomate and I had a nasty fight, she moved out and now she is trying to claim that I used her bankcard to pay for my son's daycare. I believe that the actual charge is just for the phone situation. She is also saying that I received her 2 ups packages which were replacement cell phones that were supposively delivered to our house when she lived there. She says she has emails proving that I sold the first one via craigslist. I was communicating with someone through craigslist regarding selling MY old phone but not her sidekick. Either way, I didn't even sell the phone. The second one she is claiming was hand delivered to a male who she thinks was my boyfriend. Neither of us were home either time these packages were delivered. We don't have her phones, we never did. I didn't use her bank card I don't know what she is talking about. I work for Anne Arundel County Public Schools. I am a single mom with a 5 year old son who does not need this embarassment. Is there a way to file to answer to this case? or motion to dismiss? I didn't do anything wrong and I was wondering where should I start ? Than
2 Answers from Attorneys
criminal charges
The place to start upon receiving criminal charges is to consult with a criminal lawyer, like myself. A lawyer can talk to the prosecutor and attempt to get the charges dropped.
Re: criminal charges
A motion to suppress evidence/dismiss the case could be filed with a legal basis, but not based upon the factual story. Determining truth from facts is the job of the factfinder (judge or jury), and cannot be resolved by motion.
I strongly suggest you consult with an attorney.
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