Catonsville Criminal Defense Lawyer
When you’re charged in Catonsville, you need a defense built around the Baltimore County system—especially the District Courts in Catonsville, Towson, and Essex, and the Baltimore County Circuit Court. FrizWoods attorneys Luke Woods and Max Frizalone defend clients in DUI, assault, drug, theft, probation violations, and serious felonies throughout Catonsville and the surrounding communities.
Cases We Handle in Catonsville
- DUI/DWI: Protect your license, make smart MVA elections, and challenge weak evidence
- Assault & Domestic: Self‑defense, unreliable accounts, and 911/body‑cam contradictions
- Drug Charges: Possession and distribution, search‑and‑seizure litigation
- Felony Cases: Violent and property felonies with complex evidentiary issues
- Theft/Property Crimes: Shoplifting, burglary, and related offenses
- Bench Warrants/Probation Violations: Warrant recalls and violation hearings
Our Defense Playbook
- Clear plan on day one. We set priorities: release, evidence preservation, and mitigation.
- Demand and dissect discovery. Body‑worn camera, CAD, 911, lab packets, and witness statements.
- Motions that matter. Illegal stops, overbroad searches, bad statements, and unreliable lab work.
- Negotiation vs. trial. You get honest risk ranges and a strategy that fits your goals.
Evidence Review, Line by Line
- Why did the stop occur, and was it lawfully extended?
- Were field sobriety tests correctly instructed, administered, and scored?
- Was any statement truly voluntary, or is it suppressible?
- Did breath testing follow observation, operator, and maintenance requirements?
- Is blood testing defensible under chain of custody and lab protocols?
- Did a search exceed consent or lack probable cause/warrant sufficiency?
Mitigation That Moves the Needle
We advise on treatment, counseling, employment verification, schooling, and community support—only when those steps help in Baltimore County courts. We avoid busywork and keep you focused on actions that improve outcomes.
Practical Concerns We Solve
- Scheduling, preparation, and court expectations
- Employment/licensing, background checks, and security clearances
- Immigration/admissibility and travel implications
- CDL/rideshare concerns and insurance impacts
FAQs
Can I avoid court on the first date?
We’ll advise whether your presence is required and prepare you for each setting.
Do first‑time offenders go to jail in Catonsville?
Often not—especially with documented mitigation and strong legal issues. Facts and history control risk.
Will my case be expunged?
Some outcomes can be expunged. Others are not expungeable. We’ll aim for the cleanest end‑state possible.
Why FrizWoods
We are trial‑ready, locally experienced, and candid about risk. You’ll get fast communication, transparent strategy, and a defense tailored to Catonsville’s courts.
Related Pages
- Baltimore County Criminal Defense
- Towson Criminal Lawyer
- Catonsville DUI Lawyer
- Catonsville Assault Lawyer
Contact
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