Easton Criminal Defense Attorneys

Skilled Lawyers for Criminal Law Representation in Easton, MD

If you are arrested on criminal charges, your personal liberties may be in jeopardy. Prosecutors and law enforcement officers often take aggressive measures to secure a conviction, and in many cases, they will seek the maximum penalty. No matter how serious the charges against you may be, an Easton criminal defense lawyer can advocate for your best interests while providing you with sound legal advice.

You do not have to face a criminal charge by yourself. At the Law Offices of Murphy & Price LLP, we stand as devoted advocates for the people of Easton, representing clients who have been arrested on misdemeanor and felony charges. When you work with our firm, you can take comfort knowing that your case will be handled by skilled, experienced attorneys with a deep knowledge of criminal law.

DUI/DWI

A conviction for any drunk driving charge will involve much more than a slap on the wrist. If you are found guilty, you could end up losing your driving privileges for a long period, along with high fines and possible jail time. As such, it is crucial that you contact an attorney as soon as you can after an arrest.

In Maryland, DUI and DWI are two separate crimes. DUI, or driving under the influence, refers to driving with a blood alcohol concentration of .08 percent or more. DWI, or driving while impaired, may be charged when a driver's blood alcohol concentration is below the legal limit, but they still show signs of drunkenness. While both offenses are misdemeanors, DWI comes with lower penalties.

Defending against a DUI/DWI charge often requires a thorough examination of the events leading up to your arrest. For instance, if the chemical testing equipment was not properly calibrated or maintained, any blood alcohol concentration readings could be skewed. Additionally, if law enforcement misplaced or mishandled any evidence that would have played a role in your case, we can bring that to the court's attention.

Domestic Violence

An accusation of domestic violence can ruin your reputation overnight, and you will face even more serious penalties if you are convicted. Acts of violence against family members, a spouse, or an intimate partner are often classified as assault in Maryland, which comes in two degrees. Second-degree assault is a misdemeanor, whereas first-degree assault is a felony. If the prosecution alleges that you inflicted or intended to inflict serious bodily harm, you could face felony charges.

Often, victims of domestic violence will attempt to retract their statements, only to find that the prosecutor will not drop the charge. At the Law Offices of Murphy & Price LLP, our attorneys can look for mitigating circumstances in a domestic violence case to pursue the best possible outcome for you.

Drug Possession

Possession of a dangerous controlled substance is a misdemeanor offense in Maryland. For a first conviction, you could be sentenced to up to a year in jail, and the sentence may increase to two years on a fourth or subsequent offense. You could also be saddled with a $5,000 fine for each offense. Unlawful possession of cannabis is a lesser charge, but it can still result in a six-month jail sentence and a fine of $1,000.

A drug possession charge could escalate to possession with intent to distribute if you are caught with a large quantity of illegal substances. When law enforcement stumbles upon a sizable stash of drugs, they will likely assume that you were trying to sell them, even if you had no plans to do so. At the Law Offices of Murphy & Price LLP, we can fight these damaging accusations, and if your rights were violated in a search for drugs, we will push to have the evidence dismissed.

Meet With an Easton, Maryland Criminal Law Attorney

Have you been charged with a misdemeanor or a felony in Maryland? At the Law Offices of Murphy & Price LLP, our Easton criminal defense lawyers are ready to represent your best interests. Call our offices at 410-280-2500 or contact us online for a free consultation.