Upper Marlboro Gun Lawyer
Gun and weapons allegations can turn on where an item was found, who allegedly possessed it, whether the person was legally eligible to possess it, and how police obtained the evidence. FrizWoods defends these cases from its Upper Marlboro office near the Prince George's County courts.
Call (301) 720-1917 or request a free consultation.
Luke Woods
Founding Partner | Former Supervising Public Defender
Firearm defense across wear/carry/transport and felony-in-possession cases.
- Over 20 years of criminal defense experience, including extensive work in gun-related offenses.
- Successfully defended clients against gun possession by prohibited individuals, concealed carry violations, and firearm-related felonies.
- Extensive suppression practice on stop-and-frisk and probable cause.
Max Frizalone
Founding Partner | Former Assistant State's Attorney
Trial-first strategy for handgun and weapons offenses with dismissals and acquittals.
- Former prosecutor in Prince George's County, bringing insider knowledge to gun crime defense.
- Experienced in defending against charges of illegal firearm possession, transportation violations, and use of a firearm in a violent crime.
- Skilled in challenging search and seizure violations, improper gun evidence collection, and flawed ballistic reports.
Shane Nolan
Attorney | Former Anne Arundel County Prosecutor
Former Anne Arundel County prosecutor with serious felony and jury-trial experience.
- Handled felony cases in Anne Arundel County Circuit Court.
- Experience evaluating evidence and presenting serious charges to juries.
- Coast Guard veteran and former certified federal boarding officer.
Gun and Weapons Charges We Defend
Our work includes:
- Wear, carry, or transport allegations
- Possession in a vehicle or shared location
- Prohibited-person or eligibility allegations
- A firearm allegedly connected to assault, robbery, drugs, or another charge
- Permit, transport, or out-of-state travel issues
The precise statute and facts matter. Start with our Prince George's County gun-defense page for countywide information or the Maryland gun-charge overview for statewide topics.
How We Prepare an Upper Marlboro Gun Case
A useful review begins with the alleged conduct and the path police took to the evidence:
- Stop and detention: What facts did officers rely on before stopping a person or vehicle?
- Search: Did police claim consent, probable cause, a warrant, plain view, or an inventory search?
- Possession: Where was the item, who had access, and what evidence allegedly connects it to the accused?
- Statements and recordings: What was said, when warnings were given, and whether body-camera or other recordings match the report?
- Eligibility and object: What does the State rely on to prove the item qualifies under the charged law and that a status restriction applies?
The defense may seek records, recordings, photographs, laboratory or operability evidence, and search-related documentation. A shared car or room does not answer possession by itself.
Attorney Experience and a Published Local Result
Max Frizalone previously served as a Prince George's County Assistant State's Attorney and Maryland public defender. Luke Woods is a former supervising public defender and Army JAG officer with more than 20 years of criminal-defense experience.
In one published Prince George's County matter, a firearm charge was dismissed after Luke challenged inconsistencies in an alleged inventory search and the State conceded. See additional case results. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome, and every case depends on its own facts.
What to Bring to a Consultation
Bring charging papers, hearing notices, release conditions, police paperwork, and any available permit, ownership, purchase, or transport records. Also bring the names of vehicle occupants or witnesses and preserve complete photos, messages, or videos. Write down the stop and search timeline while it is fresh.
During the consultation, we identify the charged statutes, court location, known evidence, immediate restrictions, and records that may need to be preserved or requested.
Upper Marlboro Office and Courts
A case may proceed in District Court or Circuit Court depending on the charge and procedure. The charging papers and hearing notice control where and when to appear.
The appointment-based FrizWoods office is at 14513 Main Street, Suite B, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. Call (301) 720-1917. Phone and video consultations are also available. View directions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a gun found in a shared car automatically belong to the driver?
No. The State still must prove possession under the facts of the case. Location, access, knowledge, statements, and other evidence can all matter.
Can a gun case be challenged based on the search?
Potentially. The analysis depends on why police stopped or detained the person, the claimed basis for the search, and the facts known at each stage. Suppression is not automatic.
Does an out-of-state permit resolve a Maryland carrying charge?
Do not assume that an out-of-state permit authorizes carrying in Maryland. The applicable permit, transport, location, and possession rules require a fact-specific review.
What should I do after release?
Follow every release condition, avoid discussing facts on recorded calls or social media, preserve documents and communications, and confirm the court date on the notice.
Talk with an Upper Marlboro Weapons Lawyer
For a free consultation about a gun or weapons allegation, call (301) 720-1917 or use the confidential consultation form.