Legal Question in Criminal Law in Maryland

My friend is has been incarcerated since March 2, 2010, he has had no preliminary hearings or arraignments. But he has a felony dismissal date at District court. What does this mean? Why hasn't he had any other types of hearings? The state is requesting the felony dismissal date.


Asked on 3/28/10, 5:32 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Jason Cleckner Law Office of Jason Cleckner, LLC

The felony dismissal date is only a control date to allow the case to remain active in district court. And you don't get an arraignment in district court, only a meeting w/ the Commisioner and then a bond reviee if you aren't released. You also don't get a Preliminary Hearing unless you request one within (off hand I think its 10) days.

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Answered on 4/02/10, 5:43 pm
William Welch William L. Welch, III Attorney

Sometimes people's cases "fall through the cracks." If the felony charges have not been filed in circuit court by the felony dismissal date, then the district court may no longer hold your friend. I offer a free initial consultation.

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Answered on 4/03/10, 7:33 am


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