College Park Criminal Defense Attorney

Aggressive Criminal Defense Lawyers Representing Clients in College Park, MD

A criminal charge is a terrifying thing to face by yourself. You might have legitimate concerns about being permanently branded with a criminal record, which can have a long-term impact on your reputation and future employment. To avoid a prison sentence and punitive fines, your best option is to seek out a qualified legal representative who can represent you in front of a judge. The College Park criminal defense attorneys at Salvado Law Offices have years of experience fighting charges on behalf of clients, including violent crimes, sex crimes, DUI, and more. Our lawyers are here to provide you with judgment-free representation, protecting your name in a court of law.

Driving Under the Influence and Driving While Intoxicated

Maryland has some of the strictest DUI laws in the nation, and if you have been charged with drunk driving, you should take every measure to fight it in court. For a first time DUI offense, you run the risk of up to a year of jail time and a possible $1,000 fine if you are convicted. Beyond the criminal penalties, you could have your license suspended for six months, or nine months if you refuse to take an official chemical test.

Driving while impaired (DWI) is considered synonymous with DUI, but in Maryland, there is a legal distinction between the two crimes. The difference lies in just a few digit percentages of your blood alcohol content (BAC). A breathalyzer or blood test can approximate how much alcohol is in your bloodstream, and at .08%, you can be charged with driving under the influence. Driving while impaired is only charged at .07% and .08%, just below the legal limit. Accordingly, DWI is a less serious offense, with only a two-month maximum jail sentence and a possible $500 fine.

A criminal defense attorney at Salvado Law Offices can help you formulate a sound defense against DUI and DWI charges, questioning the technology or methods used to charge you, or suggesting an an alternative explanation for your driving that would not fall under intoxication.

Gun Crimes

Maryland respects the right of its citizens to bear arms, but you can still be charged with serious crimes for improper use or possession of certain firearms. Illegal possession can land you in deep legal trouble, as certain individuals are prohibited from owning guns, such as:

• Drug addicts.
• People whose mental illness poses a risk to themselves or others.
• Convicted felons.
• Domestic violence offenders and people with an active warrant of protection against them.

This law is enforced with serious penalties, with the possibility of a felony conviction on your record and a possible five to 15 years in prison. We will argue for your freedoms in court, having the sentence mitigated or dropped to the fullest extent of the law.

Sexual Assault

A conviction of sexual assault can permanently impugn your reputation in the eyes of the public. As such, fighting any allegation against you should be handled with qualified legal representation. Different acts can constitute sexual assault, including abuses of authority to coerce sex, forcing oneself on an incapacitated victim, ignoring consent, or committing statutory rape.

Our attorneys will take these claims very seriously, aggressively contesting the charges against you. We can question if the allegations are supported by evidence and your alibi, argue that the act was consensual, or prove that the accuser has a motive to falsely accuse you.

Meet with a Criminal Defense Lawyer in College Park, MD

If you are facing incarceration and heavy fines from a criminal charge in College Park, you should seek out legal representation as soon as possible. The attorneys at Salvado Law Offices are prepared to defend you, examining your case from every possible angle for a way to exonerate you or have the charges reduced. To schedule a free consultation, contact us at 301-933-1814.