If you’ve been arrested and formally charged, you’ve likely received the Miranda warning. The Miranda warning includes your constitutional rights to remain silent and the right to an attorney. It also goes on to warn the arrestee that anything that he or she says can be used against him or her in a court of law.

To sum it up in a nutshell, you do not have to speak with law enforcement without an attorney present. If you cannot afford an attorney, the State will appoint an attorney to represent you. It’s sometimes easy to get caught up in the emotional-ness of an arrest and to start talking.

But you don’t have to. We encourage you to not speak until you’ve met with a Howard County criminal lawyer. In doing so before speaking with an attorney, you’re at risk of compromising any potential successful defense strategy.

The Miranda warning does not generally apply to juveniles – meaning, the Miranda statement is not given to a juvenile when taken into custody. However, juveniles have rights. Law enforcement cannot engage in conversation with a juvenile while in custody without the presence of a parent or guardian. In the State of Maryland, anyone under the age of 18 is considered to be a juvenile.

At the Law Offices of Samuel S. Nalli, we handle the following types of criminal law cases:

First Degree Murder
Manslaughter
Rape
Aggravated Assault
Burglary
Abuse: Physical & Sexual Abuse
Identity Theft
Fraud
Drug Distribution (also referred to as Distributing Controlled Dangerous Substances)
Second Degree Assault
Stalking
Harassment
Misuse of Electronic Mail, also known as “harassment by email”
Theft
White Collar Crimes such as Extortion, Embezzlement, etc.
And many more types of criminal law cases.

If you’ve been charged with a felony or misdemeanor within the State of Maryland, contact the Law Offices of Samuel S. Nalli to receive a complimentary, free consultation with a Howard County criminal lawyer and prepare for the fight of your life.

Howard County Criminal Lawyer: What to Do When You’ve Been Charged with a Crime
When faced with formal charges and the feeling of “impending doom” from the criminal justice system, you need to seek immediate assistance and counsel from a Howard County criminal lawyer.

Regardless of whether you’ve been charged with a misdemeanor or a felony, you want to take swift action by securing an attorney that you trust to represent you fairly and strongly.

This is especially true when facing charges that result in long jail sentencing or prison time. At the Law Offices of Samuel S. Nalli, we know that sometimes people make mistakes in life and no one is perfect.

Everyone deserves a fair trial and fair legal representation. In the United States, it’s our constitutional right to receive due process without unfair loss of life and liberty, and we want to help you exercise your constitutional right.

Getting convicted of a DUI or “driving under the influence” can have devastating impacts on the life of a person charged. If convicted, you face public humiliation by having the personal details of your case published in the local newspaper. You could lose your license for a year or more. You may face the possibility of jail time, hefty fines, and mandatory alcohol classes.

However, with the proper representation of a Columbia Maryland DUI attorney, the charge could be reduced or dismissed. The Howard County Maryland DUI attorney also has the power to negotiate during sentencing if the prosecution chooses to move forward with the charge versus dropping the charge.

The results of your case depend on you and your Columbia Maryland DUI attorney. First and foremost, if you’ve been formally charged with a DUI after getting pulled over, it’s vital to contact a Howard County Maryland DUI attorney immediately.

You want proper representation before entering the courtroom and facing the judge during the first hearing. And you want adequate assistance when attempting to prevent the loss of your driving privileges by requesting a MVA hearing. An attorney from the Law Offices of Samuel S. Nalli will know exactly what to do when it comes to your personal defense.

During your complimentary free consultation, you’ll share the private details revolving around the incident which resulted in your DUI charge and whether or not you have a prior history of DUI issues. If this is your first DUI, you’ll have better luck facing the judge. However, don’t be discouraged if this is not your first DUI.

Defense to a DUI

Depending upon your case, there are a few avenues to pursue when fighting a DUI. The avenue chosen by your Howard County Maryland DUI attorney will depend on the facts of the case along with other key variables. Your attorney will explore whether the officer who pulled you over had good reason to pull you over to begin with. Why were you pulled over? What prompted the breathalyzer?

Additionally, if there has been a history of breathalyzer malfunctions within the department, this is another avenue to plant “doubt” regarding your breathalyzer results. The attorney is going to carefully examine the results of your “field sobriety tests” and then come up with a plan of action.

One thing’s for sure, the Law Offices of Samuel S. Nalli will not back down when it comes to a fair defense. We’ll make sure that we’ve done everything in our power to have charges reduced or dropped, especially when there’s evidence that paints a picture of “doubt.”

Meet Samuel!

Samuel S Nalli, Attorney At Law, is a member of the Maryland State Bar Association. Attorney Nalli is also a member of the Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney’s Association. Attorney Nalli started his legal journey by graduating from the University Of Maryland, College Park with a Bachelors in Economics. Attorney Nalli then graduated from the University of Baltimore School of Law where he earned his Juris Doctor degree with his concentration in Litigation and Advocacy.

In 2008, Attorney Nalli opened the Law Office of Samuel S. Nalli in Howard County, Maryland in the town of Columbia. After opening the first office, he opened two other law offices in the towns of Westminster and Frederick In his time as an attorney, he has helped hundreds of people just like you.

Samuel S. Nalli Will Never Back Down From a Fight, He Will Always Work His Hardest To Help You.

Attorney Nalli is extremely experienced in Criminal/DUI, personal injury, family law, bankruptcy law, and is well capable of other types of legal cases.

Contact Details
The Law Offices of Samuel S. Nalli
Law Firm 5501 Twin Knolls Rd, Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 730-1188
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