Catonsville Criminal Defense Lawyer

Baltimore Crimianl Defense Lawyers

Catonsville, located in Baltimore County, Maryland, is home to a majority of University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) campus. Catonsville is centered along Maryland Route 144 and is also serviced by I-695 to Wilkens Avenue, Edmondson Avenue and the Baltimore National Pike (U.S. Route 40). Have you found yourself in the surrounding area being charged with a crime such as driving under the influence (DUI), robbery, or drug possession? If so, contact an experienced Catonsville attorney immediately.

Common Crimes in Catonsville

Weapons Crimes

There are multiple types of weapons crimes on the books in Maryland, including, handgun crimes, regulated firearm crimes, assault weapon crimes and rifle and shotgun crimes. All of these types of handgun crimes are taken seriously in Catonsville. If you are caught carrying a concealed weapon, the punishment could be severe, carrying significant jail time. Any type of weapons crime can get complicated very quickly and can be difficult to defend. If you have been charged or arrested for a weapons crime you need a skilled and experienced attorney to assist in your defense. Rice, Murtha & Psoras will conduct a thorough investigation into the details of your gun charges and will formulate the most appropriate defense to your charges.

Burglary

In Maryland, burglary is defined as the breaking and entering of a structure with the intent to commit a felony or other crime. The Maryland statute breaks burglary into four degrees, fourth-degree being the less serious. The most serious is first degree that applies to “dwelling house” with the intention of committing a crime therein. There are defenses to burglary such as consent, coercion, entrapment, and duress. If you have been arrested or charged with the crime of burglary call an attorney immediately to increase your chances of mitigating the results.

Assault

In Maryland, assault is defined as the offensive touching of another individual. In order to prove assault, the touching must be intentional, not merely accidental. The charges for assault are. first-degree and second-degree assault and reckless endangerment. To prove first-degree assault, second-degree assault must be satisfied and the fact that the defendant used a firearm or intended to cause serious physical injury. In order to prove second-degree assault, the state must provide one of three theories; intent to frighten, attempted battery or battery. In order to satisfy the theory of battery, the defendant must have actually tried to cause immediate physical contact and that the defendant’s actions were not consented to. If you have been charged with any degree of assault, contact Catonsville Criminal Attorney Randolph Rice today.

Students facing charges in Catonsville

Was it night out on the town when you found yourself facing charges? Did you find yourself speeding because you were late to a class? Well, a Catonsville attorney may be able to help. The future of students may be hindered by even the most minor of charges. Receiving a speeding ticket could cause the insurance to go up hundreds of dollars, on top of already paying high premiums. Do not leave your charge or ticket to chance, get ahead of the issue today. Call a qualified attorney today to ensure that a charge now will not affect job prospects in the future.

Important Questions for a Criminal Lawyer

What steps should I take after being charged or arrested?

Don’t talk to the police, instead, respectfully state that you will not make any statements without the presence of your lawyer. Write down what happened, minor details are essential to winning any case. We will help you to retain witnesses and evidence including electronic evidence.

What does a criminal lawyer cost?

We believe in transparency when it comes to legal fees. That means we charge flat fees for all criminal cases. We also offer payment plans. Flat fees mean that you pay one price for your case, no matter how many times we have to appear in Court or if you select a trial by jury or we can negotiate a dismissal of the charges. Since the day we started, we offer free consultations. If you have questions about the cost for representation, just call us and schedule a free meeting to talk about your case and what it will cost to defend your case

Am I facing jail time?

This may be one of the most common questions we hear from our clients.  While no lawyer can promise that you will avoid jail time, we can make some general and statistical predictions. For clients with no record and a case without exacerbating circumstances, we keep 98% of our clients from facing jail time. In the Circuit Court, it can be harder to predict with such accuracy the chances of avoiding jail time. The reason for this is, Circuit Court case is typically more serious and thus the potential for jail time can be higher. Again, do not gamble with your future, call an attorney immediately.

Call for Help Today

If you are in Catonsville, Maryland and are facing criminal charges, it can be a scary and nerve racking experience. For the help that you deserve, call a Catonsville Criminal Attorney today.