Legal Question in Criminal Law in Maryland
state's atty
When a lawyer is contacted by the state's atty's office to inform them of charges being brought to their client, are the charges revealed to the lawyer at that time?
Asked on 11/19/07, 1:29 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Jason Cleckner
Law Office of Jason Cleckner, LLC
Re: state's atty
Until the Defendant, or through his attorney, receives copies of the formal charges on paper, it's only talk. The State and Defense Counsel can talk charges all they want with no formal ramifications. So I suppose the answer to your question is "not necessarily." Please provide more info.
Answered on 11/20/07, 2:25 pm
Related Questions & Answers
-
Maryland rule 4-245 and 4-252 Where can I learn more about maryland rule 4-245 and... Asked 11/15/07, 12:33 pm in United States Maryland Criminal Law
-
What'll Happen? Marijuana was found in my mom's car and she said that I was the one... Asked 11/13/07, 9:36 pm in United States Maryland Criminal Law
-
The Process I was recently told I by an officer that I would be charged with a... Asked 11/13/07, 9:28 pm in United States Maryland Criminal Law
-
Police Questioning What are my legal rights when being questioned by the police? I... Asked 11/13/07, 10:03 am in United States Maryland Criminal Law
-
Initial appearance cancelled/vacated? My son 's case was forwarded to the circuit... Asked 11/11/07, 5:53 pm in United States Maryland Criminal Law
Looking for something else?
10,200 active attorneys ready to answer your legal questions today.
Featured Attorneys
Earn additional revenue and grow your business.
