Maryland Criminal Defense Lawyer
If you're accused of a criminal offense in
Maryland, you need someone to help you decide what
do to next. Whether it is a criminal summons on a
traffic offense, or a serious felony charge where
you are facing jail time, everyone has the same
basic questions:
- What penalties am I facing if they find me
guilty?
- Can I get my case dismissed or get a not
guilty at trial if I fight it?
- Who is the best criminal defense lawyer in
Maryland for me?
We are attorneys in Maryland who fight for people
accused of a crime in Maryland. Being arrested can be traumatic,
we understand. And going
into court in front of a judge and jury can make you
feel very vulnerable and alone.
But we can help. You need someone on your side,
someone who is a strong and skilled advocate for
you. Someone who can guide you and protect you as
much as possible from the worst consequences of a
criminal conviction.
That's what we do. We fight for people facing
criminal charges in Maryland. Even a
minor misdemeanor charge can have serious life
consequences. A criminal record is no joke. And a
felony conviction can be absolutely devastating to
you and your family.
What Penalties am I Facing if they find me
Guilty?
We have assembled a lot of information on this
website about common Maryland criminal penalties,
charges, and defense information. The information is
available on the official
Maryland state criminal code page, but the legal
terminology on that site is very hard to work
through and interpret for non-lawyers.
So we've tried to present the information in plain
English about maximum penalties under the law, and
my interpretation of more common and more likely
outcomes, where possible, as well as options to defend
the charges.
However, while a general explanation can be
helpful and informative, it doesn't answer the
question most people have - What, exactly, is
likely to happen to me if I am found guilty?
The answer to that really depends on the
seriousness of the charge (obviously), the specific
facts of your case, if you have any prior offenses
or other mitigating factors, or extenuating
circumstances.
An experienced defense lawyer who has handled
lots of similar criminal charges in Maryland will be
able to talk to you, and review the police report
and any other evidence in your case, and have a good
sense of what penalties you are realistically
facing.
That's why it makes sense to get a criminal case
evaluation. You need to assess the options available
to you in specific to your case, from the best
Maryland criminal defense lawyer you can find. Can I get my case dismissed or get a not
guilty at trial if I fight it?
Absolutely, it's always possible. Now, no case is
a guaranteed winner, since juries and judges can
make bad decisions, but almost
no case is unwinnable. Experienced defense
lawyers like us have had trials with
terrible facts and evidence against us that have
come back not guilty. So you should never
give up hope.
And, certainly, some cases are excellent and have
a strong chance to get dismissed by a judge,
or end up with a not guilty verdict at trial. But
you always need to have a realistic assessment of
your chances.
A good defense attorney will always be straight
with you, and won't over promise a positive result
that isn't likely. But a good attorney will never
stop fighting, and use every motion and argument
that may help the outcome of your case.
That's why it can make sense to be quick on the draw with a motion
to suppress the evidence against you. Even
defense motions that don't have a strong chance to
be successful can help you in other ways. In a
motion hearing, information or evidence may come out
that can ultimately help your defense at trial, and
expose weaknesses in the prosecutor's case.
A good defense attorney will look for procedural errors by the
DA, or by the police that may have denied you
constitutional protections, or simply fair treatment
by the criminal justice system. But no two cases
are alike. That's why we have lawyers and trials, to
decide how the law applies in your specific criminal
case. How Do I get Help from the Best Defense Lawyer I
Can?
Just by reading this site, you've taken the first
step to help yourself - get informed. I know
it isn't easy, and the law can be extremely
complicated.
The next step is to speak to an attorney and find
out what he or she can do for you. To evaluate who
is the best Maryland criminal defense lawyer to help
you, you need to decide:
- Who has the experience in fighting
cases similar to yours. What kind of results
have they gotten in the past?
- Who listens to you and cares about
doing right by you. Some lawyers don't act like
they care about the actual people they are
defending. I wouldn't hire someone like that.
- Who is extremely knowledgeable about
the law, and knows the answers to your questions
right away. Unless your case is very unusual, a
lawyer who needs to look up answers to simple
questions probably doesn't have enough
experience, and may not be prepared to think on
their feet in court.
Many people speak to a number of lawyers until
they find one with whom they feel comfortable. And
that's a good idea. Fighting a criminal charge in
court is stressful enough on it's own. You need to
feel that the attorney by your side is there to help
you, and that you have confidence in his or her
ability to do just that. Call Now For a Free
Case Evaluation on your Maryland Criminal Charge
Take the next step in helping yourself by calling
me or contacting our attorneys for a Maryland criminal defense
legal consultation. There is no charge for our initial advice. It's a
chance to find out more about your situation from
someone who knows how the system works. And it's a
chance for you to evaluate our services to decide
who is the
right lawyer for you.
So call (888) 632-5650 or
contact us
via this case evaluation form, and we'll arrange a
time to talk on the phone, or meet, if you prefer.
We look forward to speaking with you and offering
our help in this difficult time.
- The Lawyers of Maryland-Defense-Lawyer.com
Call
(888) 632-5650 for a criminal defense
consultation on any Maryland Criminal charge.
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