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Dundalk Maryland Lawyer Randolph Rice's latest video blog.  Call the office if you have a new matter and need legal help in Dundalk, Maryland. 410-288-2900.

What is a Stet in Maryland | Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney

FAQ Blog: Stet in a Maryland Criminal Case

In our latest video blog, Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney G. Randolph Rice, Jr., explains;

• What is a Stet;
• What does a Stet means;
• What happens after a case is marked Stet in Maryland?
• How do I get a Stet in a Maryland criminal case?
• Can I expunge a Stet?
• When can I expunge a Stet?

If you have been charged criminally or with a serious traffic offense in Maryland, call attorney Randolph Rice, at 410-288-2900 or email him for immediate legal help and to discuss a Stet.

Maryland Theft Lawyer | Theft Less Than $1000 | Theft Less Than $100

Theft Lawyer Maryland - G. Randolph Rice, Jr.

Maryland Theft Law - FAQ

The theft laws in Maryland are codified under Maryland Criminal Law Code §7-104.  If you have been charged with theft or facing theft charges in Maryland, call attorney G. Randolph Rice, Jr. at 410-288-2900 or you can click here to email him directly for immediate legal help.

Maryland Theft Lawyer
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Maryland Theft Lawyer

If you need a theft lawyer in Maryland, call criminal defense attorney G. Randolph Rice, Jr. at 410-288-2900 for immediate legal help.

What is theft in Maryland?  You can be charged with theft in Maryland under a number of different scenarios.  Below are a the most common theft scenarios in Maryland:

1. Unauthorized control over property. This means a person may not willfully or knowingly obtain or exert unauthorized control over property, if the person: (1) intends to deprive the owner of the property; (2) willfully or knowingly uses, conceals, or abandons the property in a manner that deprives the owner of the property; or (3) uses, conceals, or abandons the property knowing the use, concealment, or abandonment probably will deprive the owner of the property.
2. Unauthorized control over property by deception. This means a person may not obtain control over property by willfully or knowingly using deception, if the person: (1) intends to deprive the owner of the property; (2) willfully or knowingly uses, conceals, or abandons the property in a manner that deprives the owner of the property; or (3) uses, conceals, or abandons the property knowing the use, concealment, or abandonment probably will deprive the owner of the property.
3. Possessing stolen personal property. This means a person may not possess stolen personal property knowing that it has been stolen, or believing that it probably has been stolen, if the person: (i) intends to deprive the owner of the property; (ii) willfully or knowingly uses, conceals, or abandons the property in a manner that deprives the owner of the property; or (iii) uses, conceals, or abandons the property knowing that the use, concealment, or abandonment probably will deprive the owner of the property.  The key to this section is that you believed that probably was stolen. This is one of the more common theft crimes in Maryland, people receive an item and then try to pawn the item and it turns out the item is stolen.  The State will try and prove that the Defendant knew or should have known the item was stolen based on factors such as; where they obtained the item or how much they pawned the item for. 
1. In the case of a person in the business of buying or selling goods, the knowledge required under this subsection may be inferred if: (i) the person possesses or exerts control over property stolen from more than one person on separate occasions; (ii) during the year preceding the criminal possession charged, the person has acquired stolen property in a separate transaction; or (iii) being in the business of buying or selling property of the sort possessed, the person acquired it for a consideration that the person knew was far below a reasonable value.
2. In a prosecution for theft by possession of stolen property under this subsection, it is not a defense that: (i) the person who stole the property has not been convicted, apprehended, or identified; (ii) the defendant stole or participated in the stealing of the property; (iii) the property was provided by law enforcement as part of an investigation, if the property was described to the defendant as being obtained through the commission of theft; or (iv) the stealing of the property did not occur in the State.
3. Unless the person who criminally possesses stolen property participated in the stealing, the person who criminally possesses stolen property and a person who has stolen the property are not accomplices in theft for the purpose of any rule of evidence requiring corroboration of the testimony of an accomplice.
4. Control over property lost, mislaid, or delivered by mistake. This means a person may not obtain control over property knowing that the property was lost, mislaid, or was delivered under a mistake as to the identity of the recipient or nature or amount of the property, if the person:
1. knows or learns the identity of the owner or knows, is aware of, or learns of a reasonable method of identifying the owner;
2. fails to take reasonable measures to restore the property to the owner; and
3. intends to deprive the owner permanently of the use or benefit of the property when the person obtains the property or at a later time.
5. Services available only for compensation. This means a person may not obtain the services of another that are available only for compensation:
1. by deception; or
2. with knowledge that the services are provided without the consent of the person providing them.
1. Inference of intention or knowledge. Under this section, an offender's intention or knowledge that a promise would not be performed may not be established by or inferred solely from the fact that the promise was not performed.

If you are in need of a criminal defense lawyer in Maryland a theft case, call attorney Randolph Rice at 410-288-2900 to schedule a free legal consultation.

Penalty for theft in Maryland (Jail and Fines)

1. A person convicted of theft of property or services with a value of at least $1,000 but less than $10,000 is guilty of a felony.  If convicted, the person is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both; and shall restore the property taken to the owner or pay the owner the value of the property or services;
2. A person convicted of theft of property or services with a value of at least $ 10,000 but less than $100,000 is guilty of a felony. If convicted, a person is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 15 years or a fine not exceeding $15,000 or both and shall restore the property taken to the owner or pay the owner the value of the property or services.
3. A person convicted of theft $100,000 or more is guilty of a felony is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 25 years or a fine not exceeding $25,000 or both and shall restore the property taken to the owner or pay the owner the value of the property or services.
4. A person convicted of theft of property or services with a value of less than $ 1,000, is guilty of a misdemeanor and is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 18 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both and shall restore the property taken to the owner or pay the owner the value of the property or services.
5. A person convicted of theft of property or services with a value of less than $100 is guilty of a misdemeanor and is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or a fine not exceeding $500 or both shall restore the property taken to the owner or pay the owner the value of the property or services.

Repeat Offender and Enhanced Penalties for Theft in Maryland

Anyone in  Maryland who has two or more prior convictions under the theft statute and who is convicted of theft of property or services with a value of less than $1,000 is guilty of a misdemeanor and: is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both and shall restore the property taken to the owner or pay the owner the value of the property or services.

For the court to impose that penalty the State's Attorney must serve notice on the defendant or the defendant's counsel before the acceptance of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere or at least 15 days before trial that (i) the State will seek the penalties and (ii) lists the alleged prior convictions.

Failure to pay for motor fuel after dispensing in Maryland

If a person is convicted in Maryland of the violation "failure to pay for motor fuel after the motor fuel was dispensed into a vehicle", the court shall: (i) notify the person that the person's driver's license may be suspended under §16-206.1 of the Transportation Article and (ii) notify the Motor Vehicle Administration of the violation.

There is a statute of limitations for failing to pay for motor fuel after dispensing in Maryland. A prosecution for a violation shall be commenced within 2 years after the commission of the crime.

There is also a special jurisdiction and venue rule for failing to pay for motor fuel in Maryland. A person who violates this section by use of an interactive computer service may be prosecuted, indicted, tried, and convicted in any county in which the victim resides or the electronic communication originated or terminated.


If you've been charged with any section of the theft laws in Maryland, call attorney Randolph Rice at 410-288-2900 for immediate legal help.

Maryland State Police Are Investigating a Shooting in Harford County Maryland

Maryland State Police Press Release

03/21/2014 05:51

POLICE SHOOTING IN HARFORD CO. UNDER INVESTIGATION

(ABERDEEN, MD) -- A burglary suspect who rammed several police cars and injured an officer was fatally wounded by police after a pursuit that ended at an I-95 rest area early this morning.

Preliminary information indicates shortly before 2:30 a.m. today, a burglary was reported at a Target store in Aberdeen. Officers from the Aberdeen Police Department responded and spotted the suspect fleeing the store. The suspect refused to stop and rammed his vehicle into an Aberdeen Police patrol car, injuring the officer and disabling the police car.

A pursuit ensued throughout the area and onto both north and southbound I-95. Additional police cars from the Aberdeen Police Department and the Maryland State Police were rammed by the suspect during the pursuit.

The pursuit ended on the I-95 southbound entrance ramp to the Maryland House rest area when police fired at the suspect, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The suspect was flown to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center where he was pronounced deceased.

The Maryland State Police Homicide Unit is on the scene conducting the investigation. The Harford County State's Attorney has been notified and will be reviewing the investigation upon completion.

The southbound ramp to the Maryland House is expected to be closed for several hours, due to extensive scene processing. Traffic on southbound I-95 is not affected.

Additional information will be provided as it becomes available. The investigation is continuing.

From the Maryland State Police Press Release.

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Criminal Defense Lawyer Essex Maryland (MD) - Attorney G. Randolph Rice, Jr.

Criminal Defense Lawyer in Essex, Maryland – G. Randolph Rice, Jr.

Have you been charged with a crime in Essex, Maryland?  You now need a criminal defense lawyer to
discuss your options and possible defenses as well as preserve any evidence that may be destroyed or lost as time goes on.

Should I hire a lawyer if facing criminal charges in Essex,Maryland?

Call attorney Randolph Rice at 410-288-2900 or email him directly for immediate legal help.

You should always hire a lawyer if you are facing any type of criminal or traffic charge.  A lawyer can be valuable in explaining the charges, the maximum penalty, investigating the case, negotiating with the State’s Attorney, and providing any legal defenses.

Who should I call if I am arrested in Essex, Maryland?

You could call the Law Offices of G. Randolph Rice, Jr.,LLC, at 410-288-2900.  You can speak with their Essex, Md criminal defense attorney G. Randolph Rice, Jr.  Attorney Rice is a former Assistant State’s Attorney and for years has been defending individuals charges with criminal crimes and traffic offenses in Essex, Md. 

What happens after I am charged with a crime in Essex, Maryland?

If you are arrested, you will be taken to the police precinct for the area in which you are arrested.  The police will begin the booking process where they will collect information about you and the alleged crime. The police do have the option of asking you questions at the scene or back at the police precinct.  You do not have to answer any of the police’s questions and instead can invoke your right to remain silent.  The more you tell the police, the more evidence they will have at trial to use against you.  Once the police have completed the booking and questioning, they may take you before a court commissioner to have the charges reviewed and a bail/bond set.  If the commissioner sets a bail/bond, then you have the option of posting that bail/bond at that time or they police will transport you to the local detention center to await a bail review hearing.  Most bail review hearings will occur the next day unless you are arrested on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, then the bail review will occur the following Monday.  If you do not post the bail/bond, then you will be held at the detention center until the trial date is set.  If you are charged with a misdemeanor then your case will be heard in one of the District Courts.  If you are charged with a felony, your case will be heard in the Circuit Court. 

What happens after I am charged with a felony in Essex, Maryland?

If you have been charged with a felony, then you have 10 days after you have seen a court commissioner to request a preliminary hearing.  If request a preliminary hearing, then a date will be set in the District Court to have a Judge decide if there is probable cause to move forward with all charges.  The State’s Attorney’s Office will review your case and they may still allow the preliminary hearing to occur, at which time they may reduce the charges down to misdemeanors or they may have a hearing for the Judge to decide if there is probable cause to move forward with the felony charges.  The State’s Attorney also has the option of pulling the case from the preliminary hearing and taking it before a Grand Jury to determine if there is probable cause to move forward.  The individual charged does not have the ability to stop the State’s Attorney from taking the case before the Grand Jury.  If the charged individual does not request a preliminary hearing, the State’s Attorney could also file a criminal information and have the case transferred to the Circuit Court to be prosecuted.

If you are facing criminal or traffic charges in Essex, Maryland, contact an Criminal Defense Attorney in Essex, Maryland at 410-288-2900 and schedule a free, no-obligation, consultation to discuss your charges.

The Law Offices of G. Randolph Rice, Jr., LLC, handles all criminal and traffic cases and has helped thousands of clients realize the best possible result in their case.

• Alcohol Violations;
• Arson;
• Assault (First Degree Assault and Second Degree Assault);
• Bad Check;
• Burglary (First, Second, Third, and Fourth Degree Burglary);
• Car Theft;
• Carjacking;
• Carrying Weapon;
• Computer Crimes;
• CDS (Controlled Dangerous Substance);
• Dangerous Weapons;
• Disorderly Conduct;
• Domestic Violence;
• Driving on Suspended License;
• Driving Without a License;
• DUI (driving under the influence);
• DWI (driving while impaired);
• Drunk Driving;
• Drug Possession;
• Drunken Boating;
• False Statement;
• Firearm Charges;
• Forgery;
• Fraud;
• Gambling and Gaming;
• Handgun;
• Homicide;
• Indecent Exposure;
• Juvenile Criminal Charges;
• Manslaughter;
• Murder;
• Obstructing and Hindering;
• Possession of Drugs;
• Prescription Forgery;
• Rape;
• Sex Offenses;
• Theft;
• Trespass;
• Weapon Crimes;
• All misdemeanors and felonies in Maryland.

Contact the office for a free consultation and speak with a criminal defense attorney in Essex, Md.

Law Offices of G. Randolph Rice, Jr., LLC

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Baltimore, Maryland 21222

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Penalty for Possession With Intent to Distribute in Maryland - Marijuana Defense Lawyer

Maryland Laws and Penalties - Distributing, possessing with intent to distribute, or dispensing controlled dangerous substance

Possession with intent to distribute marijuana laws in Maryland.  Even though the Maryland Legislature is considering decreasing the penalties for possession of marijuana in Maryland, they have shown no interest in decreasing the penalties for distribution and manufacturing crimes in Maryland.   Don't let one mistake ruin your life, call me today for immediate legal help.

Maryland Drug Defense Lawyer - G. Randolph Rice, Jr., call 410-288-2900 for immediate legal help.

The current Maryland Law proscribes the following penalties for marijuana:

• Possession of marijuana - less than 10 grams: Misdemeanor, Maximum penalty 90 days and/or $500 fine.
• Possession of marijuana (either less than or more than 10 grams): Misdemeanor, Maximum 1 year and/or $1,000 fine.
• Possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute:
• Less than 50 lbs.: felony, Maximum 5 years and/or $15,000 fine.
• More than 50 lbs.: felony, Maximum penalty 5 years and/or $15,000 fine, mandatory 5 years without parole.
• Repeat offenders may face mandatory penalties.

Maryland Law and Penalty Details for Possession With Intent to Distribute

Maryland Criminal Law Code Ann. § 5-602 (2014)

§ 5-602. Distributing, possessing with intent to distribute, or dispensing controlled dangerous substance

A person may not:

(1) distribute or dispense a controlled dangerous substance; or

(2) possess a controlled dangerous substance in sufficient quantity reasonably to indicate under all circumstances an intent to distribute or dispense a controlled dangerous substance.

Maryland Criminal Law Code Ann. § 5-607 (Updated in 2014)

§ 5-607. Penalties -- Certain crimes

(a) In general. Except as provided in §§ 5-608 and 5-609 of this subtitle, a person who violates a provision of §§ 5-602 through 5-606 of this subtitle is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $ 15,000 or both.

(b) Repeat offender.

(1) A person who has been convicted previously under subsection (a) of this section shall be sentenced to imprisonment for not less than 2 years.

(2) The court may not suspend the mandatory minimum sentence to less than 2 years.

(3) Except as provided in § 4-305 of the Correctional Services Article, the person is not eligible for parole during the mandatory minimum sentence.

Maryland Criminal Law Code Ann. § 5-612 (2014)

§ 5-612. Volume dealer
(a) Unlawful amounts. -- A person may not manufacture, distribute, dispense, or possess:

(1) 50 pounds or more of marijuana;

(2) 448 grams or more of cocaine;
(3) 448 grams or more of any mixture containing a detectable amount of cocaine;
(4) 50 grams or more of cocaine base, commonly known as "crack";
(5) 28 grams or more of morphine or opium or any derivative, salt, isomer, or salt of an isomer of morphine or opium;
(6) any mixture containing 28 grams or more of morphine or opium or any derivative, salt, isomer, or salt of an isomer of morphine or opium;
(7) 1,000 dosage units or more of lysergic acid diethylamide;
(8) any mixture containing the equivalent of 1,000 dosage units of lysergic acid diethylamide;
(9) 16 ounces or more of phencyclidine in liquid form;
(10) 448 grams or more of any mixture containing phencyclidine;
(11) 448 grams or more of methamphetamine; or
(12) any mixture containing 448 grams or more of methamphetamine.

(b) Aggregation of amounts. For the purpose of determining the quantity of a controlled dangerous substance involved in individual acts of manufacturing, distributing, dispensing, or possessing under subsection (a) of this section, the acts may be aggregated if each of the acts occurred within a 90-day period.

(c) Enhanced penalty.

(1) A person who is convicted of a violation of subsection (a) of this section shall be sentenced to imprisonment for not less than 5 years and is subject to a fine not exceeding $ 100,000.

(2) The court may not suspend any part of the mandatory minimum sentence of 5 years.

(3) Except as provided in § 4-305 of the Correctional Services Article, the person is not eligible for parole during the mandatory minimum sentence.

If you have been charged with distributing, possessing with intent to distribute, or dispensing controlled dangerous substance in Maryland, call attorney G. Randolph Rice, Jr., at 410-288-2900 for immediate legal help or email him directly by clicking here.

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Edgemere Maryland (MD) Lawyer - Criminal Law, DUI, DWI, Traffic Tickets - G. Randolph Rice

Edgemere Maryland (MD) Lawyer

Do you need an attorney in Edgemere Maryland for:

• Criminal Defense;
• DUI;
• DWI;
• Traffic Ticket.

Call the Law Offices of G. Randolph Rice, Jr., LLC, at 410-288-2900 for immediate legal help. Attorney Randolph Rice, is a private attorney located at: 6914 Holabird Avenue, Suite A, Baltimore, Maryland 21222.

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Attorney Randolph Rice represents clients charged with:

• Felonies;
• Misdemeanors;
• Driving under the influence of alcohol;
• Driving while impaired by alcohol;
• Drunk Driving; and
• Traffic Tickets.

If you are facing a Court date in one of the following counties or cities, call the office at 410-288-2900 or email Mr. Rice by clicking here.

• Baltimore County;
• Baltimore City;
• Harford County;
• Howard County;
• Anne Arundel County; or
• Ocean City, Maryland.

Mr. Rice has been recognized by his peers as a Super Lawyer - Rising Star and is a member of:

• American Bar Association;
• Maryland Bar Association;
• Baltimore County Bar Association;
• Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys Association.

G. Randolph Rice, Jr.

Driving While Suspended - Driving on Suspended License in Maryland - License Suspension Md

Driving While Suspended - Driving on Suspended License in Maryland - License Suspension Md

Written by Traffic Defense Attorney and Driving on Suspended Lawyer - G. Randolph Rice, Jr., 410-288-2900 on June 13, 2012

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Driving on a Suspended License - Everything you ever want to know about driving on or while your license is suspended in Maryland

Maryland Driving on Suspended License Penalty - Contact Maryland Driving While Suspended Lawyer G. Randolph Rice, Jr., at 410-288-2900 to discuss your traffic citations, insurance consequences, MVA points, and how to defend your driving on suspended charges.  We offer free no-obligation consultations to drivers charged with a license suspension in Maryland.

Contact Attorney G. Randolph Rice, Jr., at 410-288-2900 (24/7).

Most people that have never had a traffic ticket are surprised to learn that driving on a suspended license in Maryland is a "must appear" ticket and carries the potential for jail time.  If it is your first offense for driving on suspended license, then you are probably not going to go to jail, so stop planning your escape to Mexico.  If your license or privilege to drive in Maryland has been suspended, canceled, or revoked, there are answers and a chance to fix the problem before you go to Court.  Contact my office at 410-288-2900 for immediate help and ask for Attorney G. Randolph Rice, Jr.

Driving while suspended (16-303) citations are charged in the District Court of Maryland and that is where you will have to appear to answer the charges of driving while suspended. Driving on suspended licence charges in Maryland as classified as misdemeanors. As an attorney that appears in the District and Circuit Court on a daily basis, I would bet I handle at least 2-4 driving while suspended cases a week in the District Courts for Maryland.   Most of the case that we see result in drivers that are pulled over while they are suspended for failing to appear for a trial date on a much less serious traffic offense.  In 2011, the Maryland legislature change the requirement for all "payable" traffic citations in Maryland.  Before January 2011, if you received a traffic ticket and the maximum penalty was a fine, then you would receive a Court date in the mail about 4-6 weeks after the traffic stop.  Now, if you are charged with a "payable" ticket, then you have to request either a waiver or trial date within 30 days or you have to pay the ticket within that 30 days after the stop.  What most people do is they place the ticket in their glove compartment and forget about the ticket.  After that 30 day period the MVA notifies the Court and the Court then tells the MVA that you have failed to take action on the ticket.  The Court then orders the MVA to suspend your license until you pay the ticket.  This inaction by drivers leads to most of the cases of driving on a suspended license.  If you fail to pay that fine and you are pulled over then the police will charge with you Transportation Article 16-303(h).  If you are charged with 16-303(h) then you are facing a maximum penalty of 60 days and $500.00 fine or both.  

Click Driving While Suspended - Driving on Suspended License in Maryland - License Suspension Md to learn more.

What is a Stet in Maryland Courts for Criminal Cases

Stet in Maryland: Explained by a Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney

Are you facing criminal charges in Maryland and you want your charges to be placed on the Stet Docket. Below find the Maryland Rules that defines a Stet.  
If you want to receive a stet for your criminal charges in Maryland, contact the Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney, G. Randolph Rice, Jr, Esquire, at 410-288-2900 or email him by clicking here.  As a former Assistant State's Attorney, Mr. Rice has helped thousands of clients with their criminal charges in Maryland.  
Let his experience be your guide in the Courtroom. All consultations are free, contact the office 24/7 at 410-288-2900 for immediate help.
Law Offices of G. Randolph Rice, Jr., LLC 6914 Holabird Avenue, Suite A Baltimore, Maryland 21222-1747 410-288-2900
*** Current through chapters of the 2011 Regular Session of the General Assembly
that took effect through July 1, 2011 ***
MARYLAND RULES  
TITLE 4. CRIMINAL CAUSES  
CHAPTER 200. PRETRIAL PROCEDURES
Maryland Rule 4-248. Stet 

(a) Disposition by stet. On motion of the State's Attorney, the court may indefinitely postpone trial of a charge by marking the charge "stet" on the docket. The defendant need not be present when a charge is stetted but if neither the defendant nor the defendant's attorney is present, the clerk shall send notice of the stet to the defendant, if the defendant's whereabouts are known, and to the defendant's attorney of record. Notice shall not be sent if either the defendant or the defendant's attorney was present in court when the charge was stetted. If notice is required, the clerk may send one notice that lists all of the charges that were stetted. A charge may not be stetted over the objection of the defendant. A stetted charge may be rescheduled for trial at the request of either party within one year and thereafter only by order of court for good cause shown.

(b) Effect of stet. When a charge is stetted, the clerk shall take the action necessary to recall or revoke any outstanding warrant or detainer that could lead to the arrest or detention of the defendant because of the charge, unless the court orders that any warrant or detainer shall remain outstanding.

What is a Nolle Prosequi in Maryland Criminal Cases

Have you been charged with a criminal offense in Maryland?  You need to contact the Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney G. Randolph Rice, Jr., Esquire, at 410-288-2900.  A Baltimore based criminal defense, DUI, DWI, and traffic violation attorney, as a former Assistant State's Attorney, Mr. Rice has handled thousands of cases for clients.  Let his experience go to work for you in the Courtroom.
Mr. Rice is often asked; What is a Nolle Prosequi or "Nolle Pros" in Maryland.  Below find the Maryland Rule that sets forth the procedure for a Nolle Prosequi in Maryland Courts.  Contact Mr. Rice if you are facing criminal charges in Maryland, conviction on your record can affect you for the rest of your life, jeopardizing jobs, relationships, and your reputation in the community.
Law Offices of G. Randolph Rice, Jr., LLC6914 Holabird Avenue, Suite ABaltimore, Maryland 21222-1747410-288-2900Click Here to Email Mr. Rice
*** Current through chapters of the 2011 Regular Session of the General Assembly
that took effect through July 1, 2011 ***
MARYLAND RULES  
TITLE 4. CRIMINAL CAUSES  
CHAPTER 200. PRETRIAL PROCEDURES
Md. Rule 4-247 (2009)
Rule 4-247. Nolle prosequi 
   (a) Disposition by nolle prosequi. The State's Attorney may terminate a prosecution on a charge and dismiss the charge by entering a nolle prosequi on the record in open court. The defendant need not be present in court when the nolle prosequi is entered, but if neither the defendant nor the defendant's attorney is present, the clerk shall send notice to the defendant, if the defendant's whereabouts are known, and to the defendant's attorney of record. Notice shall not be sent if either the defendant or the defendant's attorney was present in court when the nolle prosequi was entered. If notice is required, the clerk may send one notice that lists all of the charges that were dismissed.

(b) Effect of nolle prosequi. When a nolle prosequi has been entered on a charge, any conditions of pretrial release on that charge are terminated, and any bail bond posted for the defendant on that charge shall be released. The clerk shall take the action necessary to recall or revoke any outstanding warrant or detainer that could lead to the arrest or detention of the defendant because of that charge.

Nolle Prosequi
Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney
G. Randolph Rice, Jr., Esquire

FAQ for Baltimore County Bail Review Hearings in Towson Maryland (MD)

Bail Review Hearings in Towson District Court Baltimore County, Maryland FAQ / Everything you ever wanted to know about a Bail Hearing in Baltimore County, Towson District Court.

Q:  What happens after someone is arrested in Baltimore County, Maryland?

Baltimore County, Maryland
Criminal Charges

A:  They will be processed (booked) at the precinct and then taken before a commissioner at one of the District Courts in Baltimore County, either Catonsville, Towson, or Essex.

Call the Baltimore County Bail Hearing Lawyer at 410-288-2900
Q: What happens when a person arrested goes before a commissioner?
A:  The commissioner will review the charges, determine if there is probable cause to go forward with the charges and set a bail or release the individual on their own recognizance.

Q:  What happens if the commissioner sets a bail pending trial in Baltimore County, Maryland?

Baltimore County Criminal Defense
Attorney/Bail Hearing Lawyer

A:   If the commission sets a bail then the person would have to post that bail to be released pending trial. (See our page on bail in Baltimore County, Maryland)

Call the Baltimore County Bail Hearing Lawyer at 410-288-2900
Q:  Will the person charged be seen by a Judge for a bail hearing?
A:  Yes, the person charged will see a Judge to a bail hearing in Baltimore County the day after they are arrested.  If a person is arrested on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, then that person will appear before a Judge on Monday.

Q:  Should I hire an attorney for the bail/bond review hearing?
A:  Yes, contact the Baltimore County Bail Review Hearing Attorney, G. Randolph Rice, Jr., at 410-288-2900.  They are available 24/7 for immediate bail review help in Baltimore County Maryland.

Q:  What is the background of attorney G. Randolph Rice, Jr.?
A:  Mr. Rice is a former Assistant State's Attorney that has handled thousand of criminal cases as both a Assistant State's Attorney and a private attorney.  He is located in Baltimore County and is known by all the Judges and court personnel.  You can contact Mr. Rice at 410-288-2900, there is no obligation to contact Mr. Rice and he offers a free consultation to all potential clients to discuss their case and feel comfortable with handling their criminal case.

Towson District Court, Maryland

Q:  Where will the bail review hearing be held for people arrested in Baltimore County, MD?
A:  All initial bail hearings for people arrested in Baltimore County are held in the Towson District Court.

Call the Baltimore County Bail Hearing Lawyer at 410-288-2900
Q: What time are bail review hearings in Baltimore County, Maryland?
A: All bail hearing in Baltimore County are held at 1:00 p.m.

Q:  Who will be the Judge that determines the bail in the bail hearing?
A:  There is no way of knowing until the day of the bail hearing, the Judges change each day in Courtroom 1 and they can even change on the day of the hearing.

Call the Baltimore County Bail Hearing Lawyer at 410-288-2900
Q:  Where should I park for the Towson District Court?
A:  There is metered parking on the streets around the Towson District Court as well as a parking garage right next door to the Towson District Court.

Q:  Should I contact a bail bonds company before the bail review hearing in Towson District Court?
A:  Yes, you should contact a bail bonds company before the hearing, or if you choose to hire the Baltimore County Bail Hearing Attorney G. Randolph Rice, Jr. (410-288-2900), they will make sure a bail bonds company if present to help have your loved on get released immediately after the bail hearing.

Call the Baltimore County Bail Hearing Lawyer at 410-288-2900
Q:  What are bail companies that handle bails in Baltimore County, Maryland?
A:  We use four different companies for bail hearings and bails in Baltimore County: EastCoast Bailbonds, Got Bail?, Freedom Fighters Bail Bonds, and Strong Arm Bail Bonds.

Q: What is the advantage of having the Law Offices of G. Randolph Rice, Jr., LLC (410-288-2900) represent my loved one in the bail review hearing in Towson, Maryland?
A:  The Law Offices of G. Randolph Rice, Jr., LLC, has over 75 points of argument to present to the Court as well as brings valuable arguments and perspective to the Court to assist in reducing bail or assisting a loved ones release on their own recognizance.

Q: Who is the lawyer that handles bail review cases in Baltimore County Towson District Court?
A: Attorney G. Randolph Rice, Jr., he can be contacted 24/7 at 410-288-2900.  He will be able to answer all of your bail questions over the phone and then meet you across the street at his Towson Office before the hearing to review the case and formulate a strategy.

Q:  What does a Judge consider in a bail review hearing?
A:  There are hundreds of factors the Judge considers, that is why it is so important to have a lawyer that can make the best argument to the Judge.

Q:  Can I talk at the bail hearing if I am not a lawyer?
A:  Not usually, the Judge only wants to hear from pre-trial and possible the accused.  That can be dangerous, anything the accused says at the bail hearing can be used against him at a later hearing or trial.

Q:  What happens if I cannot afford the bail?
A:  Then Mr. Rice can file for additional bail reviews or a writ of habeas corpus in the Circuit Court for Baltimore County, Maryland and try to have the bail lowered.

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