Prince George's County Drug Lawyer
A drug charge in Prince George's County almost always comes down to two questions: was the search legal, and can the State prove the substance was yours and what it says it is. FrizWoods has an office in Upper Marlboro, and Max Frizalone is a former Prince George's County prosecutor who knows how these cases are built. For the statewide picture, see our Maryland drug charges and CDS pages.
Call us 24/7 at (877) 343-1031 or use our contact form for a free consultation.
Max Frizalone
Founding partner of FrizWoods LLC known for courtroom-first strategy and client-focused advocacy.
- Former Prince George's County State's Attorney and Maryland Public Defender.
- Handled serious cases including carjackings, attempted murder, armed robbery, and violent felonies.
- A thoroughly reviewed criminal lawyer with a track record of trial wins in high-stakes felony and misdemeanor cases.
Luke Woods
Veteran trial attorney with decades of criminal defense experience across Maryland courts.
- Over 20 years of experience in Maryland criminal courts
- Handled thousands of cases and 100+ trials.
- Extensive motion practice, jury/bench trials, and complex felony litigation.
Drug Charges in Prince George's County
- Possession of a controlled dangerous substance is usually a misdemeanor, but it still carries jail and a record.
- Possession with intent to distribute is a felony. The State infers intent from quantity, packaging, cash, and scales, and those inferences can be challenged.
- Distribution and manufacturing carry the most serious penalties, and some carry mandatory time for repeat offenses.
How Drug Cases Move Through the County Courts
Prince George's County is District 5. Misdemeanor possession is tried before a judge in the District Court in Hyattsville or Upper Marlboro. Felony PWID and distribution move to the Circuit Court for Prince George's County in Upper Marlboro, where you may have the right to a jury trial. If a loved one is being held, we can appear at a bail review hearing, often within 24 hours.
How We Defend Drug Charges
- The search. Most drug cases are won or lost on the Fourth Amendment. If the stop, the search of your car, home, or phone, or the warrant was defective, the evidence can be suppressed and the case can collapse.
- Possession. The State must prove the drugs were yours and that you knew about them. Drugs found in a shared car or home are not automatically yours.
- The substance itself. The identity and weight of a suspected drug is a scientific question. We scrutinize the lab analysis and chain of custody.
- Diversion. For possession and many first offenses, we push for treatment-based outcomes, PBJ, or a dismissal instead of a conviction.
Communities We Serve
We defend drug cases across Prince George's County, including Upper Marlboro, Bowie, Hyattsville, College Park, Laurel, Largo, Clinton, Fort Washington, Oxon Hill, and Suitland.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is drug possession a felony in Maryland?
Simple possession is usually a misdemeanor. Possession with intent to distribute, distribution, and manufacturing are felonies.
Can a drug charge be dismissed?
Often, yes. Suppressing an illegal search is the most common path, and possession cases frequently qualify for diversion or PBJ.
What happens to a first-time possession charge?
First offenses are often eligible for probation, treatment, or a disposition that avoids a conviction. We aim to keep it off your record.
Talk to a Prince George's County Drug Lawyer
If you are facing a drug charge anywhere in Prince George's County, contact us for a free consultation. We also handle the full range of charges on our Prince George's County criminal lawyer page.