Criminal Defense Attorney in Columbia, Maryland
Aggressive Representation in DUI and Traffic Law Cases
If you have been charged with violating Maryland's DUI laws or with other traffic crimes, you want an aggressive lawyer to protect your constitutional rights. Conviction can have significant consequences, including the loss of driving privileges, increased insurance premiums, substantial fines and even incarceration. You want an attorney who will help you understand all your options, so that you make informed decisions that are in your best interests.
At the Law Offices of Montella E. Smith, we aggressively protect the constitutional rights of men and women in Anne Arundel County, Howard County and Baltimore County, including individuals who have been charged with violating Maryland's DUI and traffic laws. A former Baltimore police officer and homicide detective, attorney Smith has a comprehensive understanding of criminal law and police procedures. When you hire us to handle your DUI charges, you will work directly with attorney Smith. Contact our offices to arrange a free initial consultation.
Our DUI and Traffic Crimes Practice
We handle all aspects of an arrest for driving under the influence in Maryland, from the MVA hearing to determine the suspension or revocation of your drivers license to the criminal trial to determine penalties.
When we take your drunk driving case, we will thoroughly investigate the facts and circumstances surrounding your arrest, as well as the evidence against you. We will review the details of the traffic stop to verify whether you were lawfully stopped. We will examine the police records and question witnesses to confirm that you were properly advised of your rights before you made any statements to the police. We will also determine whether field sobriety and blood alcohol tests were correctly administered. If we discover any irregularities, we will move for the exclusion of evidence and/or the dismissal of charges.
We also aggressively defend traffic tickets/citations, including driving with a suspended license, speeding and other moving violations. All traffic violations are misdemeanor criminal offenses and will assert all trial rights that are available to you.
To set up a free initial consultation, contact us or call us at 410-964-2331. Our offices are located near Route 100, close to Interstate 95. We are open to meet with clients during normal business hours and are available evenings and weekends by special appointment. We accept all major credit cards.
We investigate...we evaluate...we litigate.
Montella E. Smith
Attorney at Law
8850 Columbia 100 Parkway
Suite 303
Columbia, MD 21045
Telephone: 410-964-2331 | Fax: 410-964-2359