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Letter To Court Template With Judge In Maryland
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While we can understand why it might make sense to write a letter to your judge explaining your side of the story, we have found that writing such a letter can have dire consequences for your case and in some cases, prevent you from filing similar motions in the future.
I appreciate your thoughtfulness, respect, and fairness throughout my trial. I was convicted of shoplifting, and I plan to own up to my actions and make amends for my mistakes. While I can't go back in time and reverse what I did, you can rest assured that this will never happen again.
The letter should be clear and concise, directly addressing the points of character evidence without deviating into irrelevant details. Each paragraph should have a distinct purpose, whether it's introducing the writer, detailing the defendant's positive traits, or appealing for leniency.
Letters from non-lawyers to judges are absolutely to be avoided. They are inappropriate and violate many rules regarding proper communication with judges. Some letters may be in violation of criminal law that prohibits improper efforts to influence the judge. Being a judge is not entering a popularity contest.
Some states also require you to file a notice of motion that outlines what you are asking for and sets a time for you to appear in court to present (argue) your motion to the judge. In some situations, you might also make a motion by writing a letter to the judge that explains what you are asking for, and why.
Standard Format: After your signature, add the abbreviation (e.g., “for/on behalf of”) and then the name of the person on whose behalf you are acting. For example: “Max Mustermann, for/on behalf of Maria Schmidt”.
To show that your evidence is proper, you should be able to describe why you are presenting this evidence, what the evidence proves, who the evidence concerns, and when, how, and where this evidence was obtained. Read the complaint carefully and multiple times.
Anyone can file criminal charges simply by swearing out a charging document before a commissioner. Maryland law allows individuals to initiate criminal charges through a District Court commissioner.
In Maryland, for most civil actions you have a period of three years after the act which caused you the harm to file a lawsuit. However, by law some types of cases have a different limitation period. For example, the limitation period for assault, libel, or slander is one year.
filing is available in all Maryland jurisdictions.
