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Criminal Defense webpage for Thomas V. Mike Miller,
Jr., P.A. If you are being investigated or questioned
in a criminal case, you may face serious consequences.
Your job, driver's license, reputation and freedom may
be in jeopardy if you are convicted of a crime.
Even if you are being
charged with a non-violent crime and have a clean
record, you may face a more serious punishment than
you anticipated. From helping clients keep their
license in DUI situations to death penalty cases, the
firm's attorneys have successfully represented many
defendants throughout the judicial process. Our
attorneys practice in State and Federal Courts in the
Washington Metropolitan Region, including the entire
State of Maryland, the District of Columbia and
Virginia. The firm has extensive experience in
criminal and civil litigation matters and also in more
specialized areas such as medical malpractice,
personal injury, workers' compensation, social security
and domestic law. We are committed to providing
responsive service and clearly communicated answers to
each client's legal needs. Criminal law is complex and
because the stakes are high, you need experience and
expertise on your side to help ensure that your rights
are protected.
Under the United
States Criminal Legal System, crimes are generally
divided into two categories - felonies and
misdemeanors. The difference between the two
categories is the potential punishment if convicted. A
felony is the most serious of crimes and can result in
the loss of your freedom and privileges, such as
driving, voting, employment opportunities, etc. Jail
time for felonies is quite extensive. Examples of
felony crimes include murder, burglary, rape, guns,
serious drug charges, fraud and sometimes white collar
crimes.
A misdemeanor is
generally not as serious as a felony charge and
carries a lesser penalty. A misdemeanor may still
require time in prison. Examples of misdemeanors
include: writing bad checks, serious motor vehicle
offenses, theft under $300, simple assault and
disorderly conduct. Infractions fall into the category
of misdemeanor crimes. A civil infraction is a
criminal offense which may result in fines and costs
being assessed against you, but there is no jail time
associated with the violation. Most minor traffic
tickets are considered infractions. Often you will
have points added to your driver's license. Some motor
vehicle offenses carry jail time, fines and points.
If you have been
charged in a criminal case, you are up against
prosecutors whose goal is to prove your guilt. An
aggressive defense attorney may be able to save your
freedom, license, livelihood, fines and keep your
record clean. We may even be able to negotiate options
such as deferred sentences or pre-trial diversions for
first time offenders. Call the legal experts at Thomas
V. Mike Miller, Jr., P.A. to discuss your case and the
best strategies to ensure that the justice system
treats you fairly. You can reach us in Clinton, MD at
(301)856-3030, Dunkirk, MD at (301)855-3100 or
(410)257-0400, or you may contact us online via our contact
form.
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