Legal Question in Criminal Law in Maryland
multiple charges
My daughter has been charged with drunk and disorderly conduct and assaulting a police officer. What might happen regarding fines or jail sentencing?
3 Answers from Attorneys
multiple charges
Maryland courts take a dim view of hitting a cop. Your daughter's best path now is to contact a criminal lawyer, like myself, to begin preparing a defense. The first thing her lawyer should do is contact the State's attorney, to see if this can be worked out without giving your daughter a criminal record.
Re: multiple charges
This depends upon the severity of the charges your daughter is facing, in the event she is charged with a felony for assaulting a police office...felony charges can result in jail sentences of 5 years or longer and a severe fine. However, it is highly unlikely your daugher was charged with a felony, rather a misdemeanor or a summary charge, but in any event you need to retain legal counsel to advise her ASAP.
Contact my office for more information at your convenience.
Sincerely,
Marc V. Taiani, Esquire
AAAL - Allegheny Attorneys At Law, PC
412.731.0865
www.AlleghenyAttorneys.com
Re: multiple charges
It will depend on the jurisdiction, prosector, judge and how much the officer pushes the issue. In addition, your daughter's record will play into the equation.
I would urge your daughter to contact an attorney as soon as possible.
I would be happy to discuss your daughter's situation further, please contact my office for a consultation.
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