AFFORDABLE MARYLAND CRIMINAL LAWYER
An affordable Maryland criminal lawyer. Familiar with the Maryland court system. I can help to either dismiss or lower your charges.
Steven Ameche, Esq.
Affordable & Competent Maryland Criminal Attorney
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(240) 705-8960
Hagerstown, Frederick, Cumberland, Westminster, Ellicott City, Rockville. Silver Spring, Oakland, Hyattsville, Upper Marlboro, PG County, Annapolis, Glen Burnie, Essex, Baltimore, Allegany County. Catonsville, Towson, Washington County, Montgomery County
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Indeed, an affordable Maryland criminal lawyer. Mr. Ameche has successfully handled all types of Maryland criminal law cases. Further, he is familiar with the nuances of the Maryland court system. Moreover, Mr. Ameche is proud to offer his clients over 27 years of in the trenches experience. Accordingly, he is a skilled and well respected Maryland criminal attorney. Mr. Ameche will try to get the best outcome for your case. Hence, he is a seasoned Maryland criminal attorney. His goal is simply to achieve the best possible results. He does this for each of his clients in every case he handles.
Some Criminal Law Areas of Practice
ASSAULT
THEFT
DISORDERLY CONDUCT
WEAPONS
DRUG CRIMES
PROSTITUTION
Traffic Law areas that an affordable Maryland criminal lawyer can help you with…
DUI
HIT & RUN
TRAFFIC TICKETS
BENCH WARRANTS
SUSPENDED LICENSE
DRIVING WITHOUT INSURANCE
MOST FELONY & MISDEMEANORS
Important Information on Failure to Appear in Court
Failure to show up in court on your scheduled court date could result in a drivers license suspension. This is a Failure to Appear. Sometimes shortened to FTA. Additionally, there are some circumstances where the court may issue a bench warrant. For instance, if you were facing a jailable offense. Further, you may have failed to appear on your court date. If so, then there is a possibility that the court has issued a warrant for your arrest. A Maryland criminal attorney can help.
Better to hire a lawyer beforehand…
If you come into contact with police – you may wind up sitting in jail. They can hold you until your court date. Also, they can extradite you if you are out of state. We can remove the warrant. Further, we can file a motion to recall. You will get a new court date. You can wait at home for the new court date – instead of in jail. At home you can choose what and where to eat. When at home, you can choose to eat organic… or at McDonalds. There are no happy meals in jail. In jail you eat bologna sandwiches. An affordable Maryland criminal lawyer can remove the warrant.
An affordable Maryland criminal attorney for theft crimes…
An experienced Maryland theft lawyer can help you with the charges of felony or misdemeanor theft. Sometimes called shoplifting. Also, burglary and scheme.
∼ Theft Offenses:
Misdemeanor theft of property or services with a value of less than $100.
Misdemeanor theft of property or services with a value of less than $1,000.
Felony theft of property or services of at least $1,000 but less than $10,000.
Felony theft of property or services of at least $10,000 but less than $100k.
∼ Scheme
Sometimes several thefts happen in one continuing course or scheme. Accordingly, the State may add up the total value of the stolen items. They can charge you with an additional count.
An affordable Maryland theft lawyer can help to either dismiss or lower theft charges
∼ About Restitution
You’re going to have to pay it back. Hence, a person left with a theft crime may also have to repay the victim.
∼ Assault
A quality assault lawyer can help you with your first or second degree assault charge.
First Degree Assault
A charge of First Degree Assault will include one of the following:
1. Intentionally causing serious physical injury to another.
2. Attempting to cause serious physical injury to another.
3. Also, using a firearm during an assault.
A serious physical injury occurs when the injuries cause a risk of death or permanent damage.
First degree assault is a felony – up to 25 years in prison.
Second Degree Assault
Second Degree Assault is a step down from First Degree Assault. Sometimes, this charge comes when there is an assault that does not result in serious injury. Generally, this is an unwanted touching of another person.
Second Degree Assault is a misdemeanor. However, do not take this lightly. It carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison.
Lastly, an assault on a police officer is a felony.
An affordable Maryland criminal lawyer can help with a fair result.
Reckless Endangerment
Reckless Endangerment occurs when a person recklessly puts someone at risk of death or seriously physical injury.
The offense of Reckless Endangerment is not an intentional act. For example, diving off of a stage into a crowd. Also, shooting a gun on New Year’s eve.
Reckless Endangerment is a misdemeanor. It can result in jail time, not over 5 years, or a fine not to exceed $5,000, or both.
MD. Code §3-204
Drug Crimes
A knowledgeable Maryland criminal drug crimes attorney can help. Information on drug possession or distribution of drugs offenses…
Drug Type:
1) Schedule 1 drugs: Ecstasy, LSD, and Heroin.
2) Schedule 2 drugs: Cocaine and Morphine.
3) Schedule 3 drugs: Anabolic steroids and Vicodin.
4) Schedule 4 drugs: Ambien, Xanax, and Valium.
5) Schedule 5 drugs: Lyrica and cough suppressants.
Penalty for Possession:
Controlled Substances (not marijuana) | Such as heroin (smack, tar, junk, white), cocaine (blow, coke) and methamphetamines (meth).
• Maximum penalty of up to 4 years and/or $25,000 fine.
Drug Paraphernalia | Use or possession with intent to use (i.e., syringes).
• Maximum | 4 years and/or $25,000 fine.
Prostitution
This crime can be embarrassing. Further, keeping a prostitution charge off of your record should be a priority. Sometimes, doing a little community service can help. Hence, a Maryland criminal lawyer may have a solution.
Indeed, an affordable Maryland criminal lawyer. Mr. Ameche practices in Maryland. He is also valid in the District of Columbia. Further, he has argued in front of the US Third Circuit Court of Appeals. Proudly, Mr. Ameche is a graduate of the University of Central Florida and recipient of the UCF distinguished alumni award. Lastly, Steven Ameche is a licensed and insured State of Maryland battle-hardened criminal attorney.
Trust and Respect
If you appear in court often enough. If you know how to read people. Also, if you know and understand the particular court system. When you have a well respected lawyer. You will get a good outcome. Indeed, the criminal and traffic attorney community is a small and close knit group. In short, everybody knows everybody. It really comes down to trust, knowledge, respect – and in my opinion… impeccable manners.
DUI Charges and your Maryland Criminal Lawyer
Police actively search for drunk drivers. This goes on day and night. This includes law enforcement from the local county Sheriff’s offices. The Maryland State Police. Also, the local city police departments. They patrol the streets and highways of Maryland seeking impaired drivers. Further, the likelihood of a police stop between 12:00AM and 6:00AM is even greater.
Indeed, it is illegal to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. A Maryland criminal attorney may be able to help dismiss or lower your DUI charges.
In short, call or text (240) 705-8960. Also, email us at [email protected].
Lastly, hire a valid attorney. Accordingly, you can check bar admission with the State of Maryland – Attorney License Check Here.
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