whats the max u can serve for a misdemeanor warrant in the state of maryland?
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whats the max u can serve for a misdemeanor warrant in the state of maryland?
i was served wo appear in criminal court but never got the summons because i no longer lived at the address to which it was issued. what should i do?
Asked on July 6, 2009 under Criminal Law, Virginia
Answers:
B. B., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
I think you need to talk to a lawyer who practices where the Maryland criminal court is. You'll need defense counsel for the original charge, and to deal with the failure to appear.
Your lawyer can help you set up getting the warrant cleared, by posting bail; it's possible you'll have to turn yourself in briefly.
The address change might be accepted as the reason for the failure to appear, depending on the timing and other circumstances.
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