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Juvenile Crimes, Personal Injury, Misdemeanors, Traffic Violations, Drug Crimes, Arson, Criminal Defense, Burglary, Hit and Run, Business Disputes, Sex Crimes, Murder, Auto Accidents, Slip and Fall Injury, DUI/DWI, Robbery, Dog Bites, Business.
Domestic violence is not a crime in and of itself, but a label attached to certain offenses committed in a domestic situation. These are crimes that occur within a household or between family members. Arrests for domestic violence can be made without a warrant if an incident is reported to law enforcement within 48 hours of its occurrence. Law enforcement can arrest you if they suspect you engaged in any type of domestic abuse or on suspicion of violating a restraining order (known as a protective order). Sometimes these arrests can be based on statements made by your accuser that are false, misleading, or exaggerated to malign you in a divorce or child custody case or for some other ulterior motive. If you need legal advocacy, reach out to our Baltimore domestic violence defense attorneys at T. Wray McCurdy, P.A..
Child Abuse
Domestic violence or abuse is described by law as an act that causes seriously bodily harm or places a person in fear of imminent bodily harm, any type of assault, child abuse, rape or attempted rape, sexual offense or its attempt, false imprisonment, and stalking.
In the face of a weapon crime, you should protect yourself, ensure you understand the charge and its potential consequences, and be informed as to what to expect in the criminal justice system. Your best recourse in such a situation is to turn to a reputable and respected Baltimore criminal defense lawyer, which is what you will find at T. Wray McCurdy, P.A.. Our founding attorney has earned an AV Preeminent® peer-reviewed rating from Martindale Hubbell®, which is the highest rating possible. Our team also worked as former prosecutors which gives our firm a first-hand understanding of the prosecutorial procedure which can be used to your advantage.
DUI/DWI
If you’ve been charged with a DUI or DWI, you’ve come to the right place. Drunk driving defense attorney T. Wray McCurdy, P.A., and his legal team have successfully defended thousands of DWI and DUI cases in the state of Maryland.
Traffic Violations
Drug crimes are among the most commonly heard in courts in Baltimore and across the nation. These crimes can range from possessing a small amount of an illegal narcotic for personal use to drug trafficking massive quantities across state lines. Drug charges can range from a marijuana violation on par with a traffic ticket to felonies punishable by up to 25 years in prison and fines of up to $50,000. Penalties may be doubled for repeat offenders.
Sex Crimes
A sex crime allegation can seriously damage your personal and professional life for many years to come. A sex crime conviction can lead to even more serious consequences, the worst of which may be mandatory sex offender registration. These are crimes that are aggressively pursued and prosecuted and carry with them a harmful social stigma. They also can be crimes that are based on falsehoods, misleading statements, and exaggerations and lead to a “he said she said” situation.
Robbery
Other major theft crimes such as burglary, robbery, and armed robbery; depending on the offense, punishable by 15 up to 20 years in prison
Burglary
By killing the victim while committing another felony such as arson, burglary, robbery, carjacking, kidnapping, rape, or another crime
Theft
Misdemeanors
Gun laws and laws related to other dangerous weapons in the state of Maryland are covered under Maryland Criminal Code Title 4 and Maryland Public Safety Article. These laws cover all aspects of gun and weapon possession and activity in the state. If you are charged with a weapon crime, you may be facing a misdemeanor or felony depending on the specific nature of the offense. These crimes can lead to jail or prison time along with heavy fines upon a conviction with the end result of having a permanent criminal record.
Embezzlement
Wray successfully defended a woman who had been accused of stealing money from a Rite Aid bank deposit, protecting her freedom as well as her reputation.
Drug Crimes
In Maryland, illegal drugs are categorized by their degree of addictiveness and risk for abuse, according to Schedules. Schedule I drugs are the most dangerous and have no medical value. Schedule I includes heroin, methamphetamine, LSD, and Ecstasy. Drug crimes can also include medical drugs such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, Valium, Adderall, Fentanyl, and more. If you are found to be in possession of such drugs without a valid prescription, you can be charged and prosecuted.
Assault
If you or someone you know has been charged with any type of assault crime in or around the greater Baltimore area, your first thought should be to secure competent legal help. Being thrown into the criminal justice system can be confusing and stressful involving language, proceedings, and decisions you may not understand. At T. Wray McCurdy, P.A., you can work with a team of Baltimore assault and battery defense attorneys who have handled more than 22,000 cases and have earned high peer-reviewed ratings in so doing.
Murder
The penalty for first-degree murder is life in prison with or without the possibility of parole. Maryland no longer has a death penalty.
Juvenile Crimes
Identity Theft
For example, identity theft accomplished via the internet carries penalties of up to five years in prison and fines of up to $25,000 plus any restitution needed to reinstate the credit worthiness and financial security of the victims. Cyberstalking is generally charged as a misdemeanor but can incur up to five years in prison and/or fines of up to $5,000. Possession of downloaded child pornography or its distribution over the internet is a felony carrying up to 10 years in prison and fines of up to $25,000 on a first offense. Repeat offenses carry harsher penalties.
Homicide
Under Maryland law, first-degree murder is the most serious of homicide charges. It is described as causing the death of another person deliberately, with intent, or through premeditation.
Arson
Shoplifting
Along with depriving the owner of his or her property or services, theft (also known as larceny) in Maryland is also described as the willful or knowing use, concealment, or abandonment of property that ultimately deprives the owner. Theft in our state can include such acts as the possession of stolen property, the control of lost property, motor vehicle theft, motor fuel theft, writing bogus checks, shoplifting, and embezzlement.
Restraining Order
In any domestic violence case, you may become subject to a temporary or final protective order (commonly called restraining orders) issued by the court. Such an order can ban you from making any kind of contact with the protected person and his or her children, ban you from going near the protected person’s home, school, work, or child care facility, kick you out of the home you share with the protected person, grant the protected person custody of children or pets you share, and ban you from the possession of any guns.
Kidnapping
Manslaughter
Vehicular manslaughter is an example of involuntary manslaughter. In Maryland, this consists of driving in a manner that is deemed grossly negligent. In Maryland, it can occur in four different ways with two of the ways involving driving while impaired from alcohol and/or drugs.
Internet Crimes
Internet crime law is an ever-changing field as technology continues to advance. However, these crimes are aggressively pursued and prosecuted by the courts. Many of them are charged as felonies, especially in cases where many people have been defrauded and financial damage has been severe.
Prostitution
Malicious destruction of property (vandalism) punishable according to the value of the damage done; under $1,000 worth of damage punishable by up to a year in jail and/or fines of up to $500; more than $1,000 punishable by up to three years in prison and/or fines of up to $2,500
Top priority to learn all they can about each case and the individuals involved, down to the last detail. Whenever possible, the lawyers meet with their clients at a time and place most convenient for them. Once they gather all of the details, they formulate a strategy for moving forward. Clients benefit from the attorney’s extensive experience handling criminal, civil or small business law.
Unfair Competition
As business owners ourselves, we understand the importance of protecting your business throughout its lifetime, from formation to its eventual sale or dissolution. We get to know your business and understand your overall goals and objectives to provide you with the right advice for your needs.
Small Business Law
T. Wray McCurdy, P.A. Attorneys are seasoned and well-respected attorneys who work with people who need help with Criminal Law, Personal Injury and Small Business law in the Baltimore area and Ocean City.
Were you injured in an accident caused as a result of someone else’s negligence? As experienced personal injury lawyers, the legal team at T. Wray McCurdy, P.A. works relentlessly to protect the rights of our personal injury clients. We will get you the outcome you deserve.
Auto Accidents
Dog Bites
Dog Bites: The Baltimore County Department of Health investigates approximately 1,000 bite and scratch exposures annually. If you or a loved one was bitten by a dog, you may be able to seek compensation for your injuries. If, sadly, a loved one lost his or her life as a result of being bitten, it is sometimes possible to pursue compensation as a result of a dog bite.
Slip and Fall Injury
Slip & Fall Accidents: Property owners and management companies must maintain their premises and ensure they are hazard free. Reasons for slip and fall injuries can include uneven flooring, protruding objects, and slippery surfaces—to name just a few. If you slip and or fall on someone else’s property, that property owner could be liable for your injuries.