My Hometown Lawyers | Spotlighting Defense Lawyers in 20854 | Potomac, Maryland
Frost and Associates | Serving 20854 and Maryland
Our law firm has been handling criminal cases just like yours for decades. If you have been charged with a crime or need help, know your rights and give us a call below:
Principal Office 12505 Park Potomac Ave, Potomac, MD 20854 |
This local legal business card was created by the team at My Hometown Lawyers. We spotlight one top local defense lawyer per zip code and only top candidates are selected for this specific title. Criminal defense is a serious form of law and should not be taken for granted.
Over the years, advocates have argued for the improvement of programs to aid victims. As a result, most states have adopted a victim's bill of rights. At the least, you should be kept aware of developments in the case and of any dates when you're required to appear in court. You should also expect to have the sentence explained to you and to be notified when the offender is released or paroled.
Cooperating with the police may help bring the defendant to justice and may help bring closure to any issues you may have with the case.
If I hire a lawyer, am I stuck with him?
Not really. You can certainly interview more than one lawyer until you find one you like; but bear in mind that once you've hired one, it can be complicated and potentially harmful to your case to change lawyers mid-way through.
How long will a conviction stay on my record?
Except in some cases involving minors, convictions stay on your record unless you apply to get your record expunged, which means it is sealed and will not be accessible to anyone outside the criminal justice system. Getting your record expunged is difficult, and the procedures to do it vary from state to state. If this is something you're interested in, you should talk to an attorney about whether your conviction is one that can be expunged and what is involved.
Learn more about the legal process: How to appeal when you are charged with a crime
