Easton Criminal Lawyers, Near You

At Archey Law, our Easton criminal lawyers like to evaluate each case in a linear fashion. We begin by making sure that the officer abided by the law throughout their interaction:

1. First, we speak with you about why you were stopped and why the police officer came into contact with you. This is a fundamental 4th Amendment evaluation to determine whether the police officer had a reasonable purpose for being in contact with you. If there was legitimate purpose, we move onto the next stage.
2. Second, we find out what the police officer did. Did he abide by all the norms for roadside meetings like this? What did you say to the officer? What questions did they ask you? Did they ask you to step out of the car? Did they tell you they smelled the odor of alcohol? Did you tell them that you had consumed any alcoholic beverages or controlled dangerous substances?
3. Third, we will ask about the tests. Often, people analyze how they performed on the test to determine how it went. What they don’t realize is that police officers are trained to pick up on the most minute details. The police often have very strict interpretations of what they want you to do and what they’re asking you to do. We’ll then review whether you were properly instructed to take the breath alcohol concentration tests, as well as if and when they made statements while in custody.
4. Lastly, we ask if you’ve attended any treatment programs, if that is something that needs to be addressed.

The first is, “can they take my boat for this?” The answer is no. At least not in normal circumstances.

People will often ask if an OUI will affect their driver’s license. The answer is a bit more complicated since there are ramifications under certain circumstances, which may be unique to each individual.

Many people also get concerned that they may not be able to go out and enjoy themselves on the water again. Especially if it was your first OUI, you were most likely just having fun & not trying to hurt anybody.

A serious citation from a police officer can potentially take away your freedoms, but there are ways you can return to the water and enjoy it responsibly. Don’t drink too much alcohol, and don’t be a menace to others.

The first step is to go to the Motor Vehicle Administration and get a physical copy of their driving record. Next step would be to call us. Depending on the violation, we may be able to get the points down and help you figure out the situation. We will review your driving records and thoroughly discuss the circumstances of the stop to make sure that you were pulled over reasonably under the 4th amendment.

Most Easton drug charges start out as a traffic offense. This could be for a number of reasons: the police officer believed the person operating the vehicle was under the influence, had a warrant for their arrest, or they shouldn’t have been driving for some reason. If the police officer says that he smells the odor of marijuana, it gives him probable cause to search the vehicle.

If you’re in a situation where you’ve been stopped or accosted by the police, unless you’re a repeat offender or well known to law enforcement, they will generally issue citations on the spot. Then, at some point, you’ll get notice of your court date.

Sometimes, they can take you in front of the commissioner to determine whether or not you need a bond. If you receive charges for CDS we recommend going for a substance abuse evaluation. This will tell you whether you have a substance abuse issue and how you should go about dealing with it. It will help determine if you need any inpatient or outpatient programs, a detox – things that will need to be dealt with before going to court. The court will want to see if you are taking a proactive approach to dealing with your addiction.

If you have a legitimate CDS addictions issue, oftentimes the courts will understand and want to see that you’ve made strides in dealing with that issue. In order to do that, you need to go have an evaluation and you need to start attending treatment. We always recommend Community Behavioral Health, a local organization, NA, or AA. This treatment can help you learn a lot about yourself and you can significantly help your legal situation.

I’ve defended well over a thousand assault cases, all over the Eastern Shore; in Baltimore City, Ann Arundel, Queen Anne’s, Cecil, Worcester, Tallbot, and Dorchester Counties, to name a few.

I’m both a hunter and a boater and have had experience prosecuting and defending all types of hunting and fishing cases. Having lived in MD my entire life, I’m a local. Unlike just any attorney, I’m familiar with the areas, prosecutors, and the Department of Natural Resources Police.