Legal Question in Criminal Law in Maryland

My daughter's bail is set at $150K for violating a peace order. She went to court on 10/23 and was found not guilty of violating p.o. but the civil judge said my daughter still has to stay in jail until the criminal trial of violating probation on the peace order if we cannot bail her out. Dina Kuniken (my daughter) was arrested on a warrant on 10/05/09 in baltimore city and transported to towson detention ctr. The baltimore city judge gave her the 150K and towson never gave her a bail review. Dina asked for a public defender and they say she makes too much ($14/hr at SSA) - if she still has a job. Dina represented herself in court on 10/23. There is no date for the criminal trial part set. Do you have a program that a lawyer can get her bail reduced so she can get out. She has a 2 year old and 6 year old girls. She also, at this point has a job. Is there someone who can help us and I will pay the fee?


Asked on 10/28/09, 1:14 pm

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

It sounds as though she had her bail review in Baltimore City, which is probably why she did not have another one in Baltimore County. She could petition for another bail review, but unless there has been a change in circumstances, the court may deny it without a hearing. If the public defender refused to represent her at the bail review, she may be able to petition for a writ of habeas corpus.

In addition to the pending criminal charge, she is on probation. It sounds as though she needs representation for the ultimate charge and possible probation violation too.

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Answered on 11/02/09, 2:05 pm
G. Joseph Holthaus III Law Offices of G. Joseph Holthaus

By reviewing case history it appears that you challenge is greater than your question sets forth. The bail seems excessive, contact me should you need legal representation.

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Answered on 11/02/09, 11:33 pm


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