Handling Drug Arrests, DUI Cases and Other Criminal Charges in Rockville, Silver Spring, and Other Areas
If you have been arrested or received a criminal citation, you may be tempted to simply accept the consequences — so you can put the experience behind you as quickly as possible.
In almost every situation, it pays to consult a criminal defense lawyer before deciding how to respond to a criminal arrest. Criminal convictions, even for misdemeanor crimes, can have serious long-range consequences that you may not be aware of.
My name is Dontrice P. Hamilton, and I am a Rockville criminal defense lawyer serving Montgomery County, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. If you have been arrested, I encourage you to contact me for a free 10-minute consultation to learn about your legal options.
I handle all manner of criminal cases, including:
- DUI defense
- Drug arrests for marijuana possession or possession with intent to sell
- Traffic tickets
- Assault charges
- Gun and weapons charges
Do Not Talk to the Police: Talk to a Criminal Defense Lawyer as Soon as Possible After an Arrest
The two biggest mistakes made by people facing criminal charges — especially on a first offense — are:
- Trying to explain themselves to the police
- Putting off talking to a criminal defense lawyer
A criminal defense attorney is the first and only person you should talk to after an arrest or criminal citation. Trying to explain yourself to the police or a judge is almost never a good idea — you have the right to remain silent for a very good reason, and I encourage you to use that right.
A criminal defense lawyer can explain the criminal process to you and help you negotiate with the district attorney's office to reduce or eliminate the negative consequences of the arrest. A criminal defense attorney will have more reliable advice than a friend or family member who has been arrested.
Contact My Rockville Criminal Defense Law Office for a Free Consultation
Contact me to schedule a free 10-minute consultation regarding your criminal case.
