Aggressive Representation In All Types Of Felony And Misdemeanor Criminal Matters
When you are on the ropes facing criminal charges or a criminal investigation, you are looking for a successful resolution to your case. You need the heavyweight experience of attorney Michelle Barnes Attorney At Law to know which approach would be best to take and to have someone in your corner who knows when kid gloves are best for your case and when aggressive punches must be thrown.
Michelle has been a successful criminal attorney in Maryland for 25 years. She is one of the most esteemed criminal defense attorneys with success in cases involving the most serious felonies. The experience she brings comes from both sides of the table. As a former elected state’s attorney, Michelle knows not just some of the prosecution side, but all of it – and at the highest level. Having been the top law enforcement official in Dorchester County, Michelle will bring enormous knowledge to your case. She has spent an entire career in court in front of judges and juries all over the state of Maryland.
What To Know About Drunk Driving Cases
DWI and DUI charges have consequences to your ability to drive. Charges can trigger an ignition interlock device requirement and a driver’s license suspension in the state of Maryland, and multiple convictions can result in revocation of your license, which requires you to go through an MVA hearing before getting your license back.
Other Criminal Matters
In addition to DUI and DWI cases, Michelle confidently handles a wide range of other state criminal cases, such as:
- Violent crimes, including murder (homicide), manslaughter, assault and battery
- Sex offenses, including child pornography
- Property crimes, including theft, shoplifting, robbery, and breaking and entering
- White collar crime, including fraud, the writing of bad checks and identity theft
- Computer offenses
- Weapons offenses, including gun or firearm possession by a felon
- Traffic violations, including speeding tickets and texting-while-driving citations
- Natural resources cases
- Environmental cases
- Transportation without a permit
Successful criminal defense requires full preparation and understanding of all the evidence, background information that is important to your case and knowledge regarding how the prosecution approaches cases. Michelle has the respect and reputation that prosecutors will consider. She knows how important full preparation is to a case and limits the number of cases she takes to ensure that those in her office can fully and extensively prepare each case they handle.
Take Action Today To Protect Your Rights
If you are under investigation by a state agency such as the police, social services, juvenile services or another government entity, it is vital to have the representation of an experienced and knowledgeable criminal defense attorney immediately. The sooner you contact Michelle, the better she can serve your interests and help find the best resolution for your situation. Contact Michelle online or call her office promptly at 410-463-6296 for your best results.