Strategic Criminal Defense Focused on Your Rights
Criminal allegations can result in serious penalties that include jail time, loss of license, fines and a lasting criminal record. Whether you are under investigation or currently facing criminal charges, it is important to work with an experienced attorney. At the Law Offices of P. A. Hotchkiss and Associates, we offer supportive, strategic advocacy focused on defeating criminal charges and minimizing the consequences of a conviction.
We are experienced in the defense of felonies and misdemeanors, including:
- Drug crimes: drug possession, distribution, trafficking, prescription drugs
- Violent crimes: assault and battery, murder, reckless homicide, armed robbery
- Sex crimes: rape, sexual assault, molestation, Internet crimes
- Property crimes: robbery, fraud, theft, embezzlement, grand larceny, shoplifting, forgery
- DUI/DWI defense: underage drinking, first offenders, repeat offenders
- Traffic offenses: speeding, reckless driving, hit and run, evading an officer, driving without a license
Results-driven criminal defense on your side
If you have been charged with a crime, you should know that a prosecuting attorney has already lined up against you. When you call us, you are enlisting a team of tenacious defenders focused on your rights and the ultimate outcome of your case. While we are strategic negotiators, we are also aggressive litigators, skilled in achieving results in or outside the courtroom. Our criminal defense team includes a former prosecutor, who, as a result of his experience, understands the prosecutor's strategy, thereby being able to successfully handle the most complex felony and misdemeanor criminal cases.
Expert resources and skilled investigations focused on your rights
We are well equipped to defend your rights in criminal defense cases. We work with experts and witnesses to bolster your defense. Our criminal defense lawyers will keep you abreast and informed of all developments in your case, advising you of both short-term and long-term implications of the charges against you. You can trust in our defense strategy and ability to protect your rights throughout the case.
Can I prevent a criminal conviction?
If you have been charged with a crime or are under investigation, your primary concern must be how to prevent a criminal conviction and how to avoid or reduce penalties associated with the crime. The Law Offices of P.A. Hotchkiss and Associate can help you. It is important that you consult with us as soon as possible to protect your rights. We handle all criminal matters, including the defense of DUI and traffic violations, drug crimes, violent crimes, domestic violence and all felonies and misdemeanors.
For more information, please call 301 932-7700 to arrange a free consultation with a lawyer at our Waldorf or La Plata office or 410 828-6366 at our Baltimore office. Credit cards accepted.
