Charles County Felony Defense Lawyer
Felony charges in Charles County demand a defense that moves quickly on release, preserves evidence, and builds leverage for reduction or acquittal. We appear regularly in La Plata District Court and the Charles County Circuit Court, defending violent felonies, gun crimes, property felonies, and complex drug cases.
Felony Cases We Handle
- Violent Felonies: robbery, carjacking, burglary, kidnapping
- Gun Crimes: wear/carry/transport, prohibited person, ghost guns
- Property Felonies: felony theft, organized retail theft, rogue and vagabond
- Drug Felonies: PWID, CDS trafficking, conspiracy
Our Felony Defense Approach
- Immediate triage: release conditions and a written plan
- Discovery & investigation: BWC, CAD, 911, lab records, forensics, phones
- Suppression & evidentiary motions: stops/searches/statements, Daubert/frye‑reed issues
- Negotiation vs. trial: candid ranges, structured offers, and trial readiness
Evidence & Litigation Focus
- Search warrants, probable cause, and scope (homes/vehicles/phones)
- Forensic reliability and chain of custody (DNA, ballistics, digital)
- Statements: Miranda, custody, voluntariness, and scope
- Third‑party video, scene reconstruction, and alternate causation
Sentencing & Mitigation
If sentencing is likely, we build a thorough mitigation record: treatment/counseling where appropriate, employment or school verification, community support, and restitution plans. We target structured outcomes that reduce exposure and collateral damage.
The Felony Timeline in Charles County
- Initial appearance/bail and release coordination
- Discovery, reciprocal discovery, and defense investigation
- Motions (suppression, severance, compel, exclude, Daubert/Frye‑Reed)
- Negotiations, structured offers, and trial selection (bench vs. jury where applicable)
- Trial or plea, followed by a focused sentencing presentation if necessary
Collateral Exposure We Address
- Immigration risks and admissibility
- Professional licenses and credentialing
- Security clearances and public trust roles
- Restitution and civil exposure planning
FAQs
Can I get my felony reduced?
Sometimes—through legal challenges and structured negotiations. We’ll assess early and build leverage where possible.
Should I talk to police or investigators?
No. Exercise your right to counsel. We'll coordinate any communications.
How long will this take?
Felony timelines vary with discovery volume and motion practice. We keep you updated and move efficiently without sacrificing leverage.
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Contact
Start with a free felony defense consult on our contact page.