Legal Question in Criminal Law in Maryland

I hit a traffic sign and left the scene. The cops later talked to me and I gave them false information. It is my first offense I have to wait to get papers in the mail for the court date. I am going to get an attorney. What is the likely hood of me going to jail


Asked on 4/28/13, 1:05 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

William Welch William L. Welch, III Attorney

Ultimately, sentencing depends on whether you're found guilty, your record, how serious these are in the court's eyes, mitigation, and allocution. An attorney can assist you with evaluating the prosecution's case, any defenses that you might have, and any plea offer that might be made, so that you can decide whether to plea bargain or go to trial. If you were to be found guilty, then an attorney can assist you with presenting mitigation, allocution, and a recommendation for a more lenient sentence. and a recommendation for a more lenient sentence. Consider seeking a confidential consultation with an experienced criminal defense attorney. Beware that online posts are not confidential. If somehow the prosecution were to find your post, then it might be used in evidence against you.

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Answered on 4/28/13, 1:20 pm
G. Joseph Holthaus III Law Offices of G. Joseph Holthaus

Jail time, if any, is associated with the charges that may be brought and the evidence that the State may bring for a conviction. You should document what occurred and retain it for review with an attorney when you receive your charging document(s.) It is important that you memorialize what you said and the questions that were asked of you by the police.

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Answered on 4/29/13, 7:27 am
Jason Cleckner Law Office of Jason Cleckner, LLC

It depends on your record. The ultimate goal here is to get this dismissed, or if that's impossible, to keep the points off your record if you have no serious priors.

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Answered on 4/29/13, 8:49 am


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