Legal Question in Criminal Law in Maryland

Hello iam a minor who was recently caught shoplifting and the total of the stolen items was 70 dollars and I have to go to court in Maryland. Will I go to prison and if not what will happen


Asked on 5/23/10, 3:00 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

William Welch William L. Welch, III Attorney

Unless you have previously convicted in criminal court, then as a minor only juvenile court has jurisdiction. Juvenile court does not send respondents to prison, although it can detain them in places that seem a lot like prisons.

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Answered on 5/25/10, 2:17 pm
Jason Cleckner Law Office of Jason Cleckner, LLC

You would never be able to tell for certain if you would be detained. But with more details, I could give you an idea of what you're looking at. We may even be able to get a not guilty disposition. You never know until you try.

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Answered on 5/25/10, 3:13 pm


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