Legal Question in Criminal Law in Maryland
I am a single mother of four kids and i was charged with theft in the anount of 1,719 i had a warrent and turned myself this is my first time offense i go to court in may what will happen i do plan on getting a lawyer i am scared i don't want to lose my kids
3 Answers from Attorneys
First, don't discuss the case with anyone other than a lawyer, and certainly not the police. Second get a good criminal lawyer, like myself, or if you cannot afford a lawyer, get a public defender. You should do this no later than Tuesday.
Theft between $1,000 and $10,000 carries up to ten years confinement in prison. Hire a criminal defense attorney or apply to the public defender for one immediately.
I would need more details, and to see your statement of charges. Can you provide this information? I've had theft charges dismissed or mitigated for a number of different reasons.
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