Fort Washington Criminal Lawyer
If you were arrested in Fort Washington, you need a defense built around Prince George’s County courts, prosecutors, and procedures. FrizWoods attorneys Max Frizalone and Luke Woods routinely defend clients in Upper Marlboro and Hyattsville in DUI, assault, drug, theft, probation, and felony matters. Max is a former PG County prosecutor who tried serious felonies; that experience helps us anticipate the State’s playbook and build leverage.
What We Defend in Fort Washington
- DUI/DWI: License protection, MVA elections, interlock strategy, targeted motions
- Assault & Domestic: Self‑defense, credibility disputes, 911/body‑cam analysis
- Drug Offenses: Possession and PWID; vehicle/home/phone search litigation
- Felony Defense: Violent/property felonies and complex discovery
- Theft/Property: Shoplifting, burglary, and related charges
- Bench Warrants/Probation: Warrant recalls and violation hearings
Our Process
- Immediate plan. Release conditions, evidence preservation, and a mitigation roadmap
- Discovery & investigation. We demand body‑cam, CAD, 911, lab materials, and witnesses
- Motions practice. Suppress unlawful stops, overbroad searches, and involuntary statements
- Negotiation vs. trial. Honest risk ranges so you can choose the right path
Evidence & Issues We Press
- Stop basis and scope of any investigative expansion
- NHTSA field sobriety testing: instructions, administration, scoring, video consistency
- Custody/Miranda and voluntariness of statements
- Breath testing (observation, operator, instrument maintenance) and blood testing (chain of custody, lab compliance)
- Search scope, probable cause, and warrants for vehicles, homes, and phones
Mitigation That Matters in PG County
We focus on steps that influence Prince George’s County outcomes: treatment when warranted, verified employment or school, letters of support, and community involvement. We avoid busywork.
FAQs
Can a first‑time offender avoid jail?
Often, yes—especially with strong mitigation and targeted motions. Results depend on facts and history.
Do I need to appear at every hearing?
We’ll advise which settings require you and prepare you fully.
Will a conviction be expunged later?
Some outcomes are expungeable; others are not. We aim for the cleanest end‑state possible.
Why FrizWoods
Trial‑experienced lawyers, local PG County insight, and a plan that aligns with your goals.
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Charged Elsewhere in Maryland?
We defend criminal cases in courthouses across the state. For a full overview of how we handle charges from arrest to court, see our Maryland criminal lawyer page.
Our Upper Marlboro Office Near Fort Washington
The closest FrizWoods office to Fort Washington is in Upper Marlboro, right by the Prince George's County courts:
FrizWoods LLC
14513 Main St B
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
(301) 720-1917
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Serving Fort Washington and Nearby Prince George's Communities
Fort Washington sits in southern Prince George's County, with cases heard in Upper Marlboro and Hyattsville. If a DUI is part of your case, see our Fort Washington DUI lawyer page. You can also explore our Prince George's County criminal lawyer hub and the Maryland criminal lawyer page.
We also defend clients in neighboring Prince George's communities:
- Bowie criminal lawyer
- Clinton criminal lawyer
- College Park criminal lawyer
- Hyattsville criminal lawyer