Criminal Citations Legal Help in Prince George's County
Have you received a criminal citation in Greenbelt, Rockville, Annapolis or Upper Marlboro, Maryland, or in a surrounding community? Criminal citations are used by police to charge a person with a crime without making an arrest, and are usually used for non-violent and finable offences which can include:
- Trespassing
- Disturbing the peace
- Disorderly conduct
- Possession of alcohol by a minor
- Possession of an open alcohol container
- Loitering
- Littering
- Urinating in public
- Shoplifting
- Failing to pay for Metro fare
While most crimes that frequently result in a criminal citation do not carry the threat of jail time, some do, up to 90 days in some instances. Other consequences commonly include:
- A criminal record
- Fines
- Difficulty when applying for college, applying for credit or applying for a job
If you have received a criminal citation for trespassing and have questions regarding how to contest it and how to keep your record clean, the Law Offices of Richard P. Arnold can provide experienced legal help. Firm attorney Richard Arnold has handled hundreds of criminal citations, both as a criminal prosecutor and as a criminal defender.
If you face legal challenges relating to a criminal citation, who better to help you fight your charges than an experienced lawyer who previously served as a prosecutor of such cases for over 14 years? We are fully familiar with prosecutors' tactics, options and case limitations, and can work effectively to protect your rights. For more information regarding our firm and your rights following a criminal citation, contact our offices.
Contact One of the Most Experienced Criminal Defense Firms in Maryland
For experienced legal services following charges of trespassing and other citable offenses, contact the Law Offices of Richard P. Arnold. We offer free initial consultations, are available for evening and weekend appointments, accept credit cards and operate offices in Greenbelt, Rockville, Annapolis and Upper Marlboro. To contact us, call 301-850-4663.
