Richard V. Patton - Criminal Defense Attorney Baltimore, Maryland 410-837-1110

Common Criminal Offenses:

Criminal

-Jailable Traffic Offenses

-DUI/DWI

-Disorderly Conduct

-Resisting Arrest

-Assault/Domestic Violence

-Drug Possession & Distribution

-Conspiracy

-Sex Offenses

-Computer Related Offenses

-Theft & Fraud Related Crimes

-Bad Checks/Uttering

-Robbery/ Armed Robbery

-Gun & Weapons Charges

-White Collar Crime

-Appeals

-Bail Review

-8-507 Motions (Drug Treatment)

-Motions to Quash FTA Warrant

-Motions to Modify Sentence

Civil & Quasi Criminal

-Violation of Probation Hearings

-Habeas Corpus Petitions (Bail hearings)

-MVA Hearings (Driver's License Suspension)

-Involuntary Psych Committment Hearings

-Parole Revocation Hearings

-Juvenile Deliquency Matters

-Reverse Waiver Hearings (Juvenile Charged as Adult)

-Protective/Restraining Order Hearings

-Drug-Related Forfeiture Proceedings

-Petition to Strike Bail Forfeiture

-Police Misconduct/Brutality

Courts in Which I Regularly Appear:

-Anne Arundel County (Glen Burnie & Annapolis)

-Baltimore City (Wabash Ave., North Ave., Patapsco Ave.)

-Baltimore County (Towson, Essex, Catonsville)

-Carroll County

-Frederick County

-Howard County

-Harford County

-Montgomery County

-Prince George's County (Upper Marlboro & Hyattsville)

-Office of Administrative Hearings

-Wicomico County (Salisbury)

-Worcester County (Ocean City & Snow Hill)

-Washington County

Disclaimer:

Be advised that the information contained within this website shall not be construed as legal advice nor constitute the practice of law. Richard V. Patton - Attorney at Law is licensed to practice law ONLY in the state of Maryland and as such the information contained in this website is not intended for persons involved in, or anticipating legal action outside of Maryland. All visitors to this site agree that use of this site is limited to the sole purpose of obtaining information about hiring Richard V. Patton - Attorney at Law for representation in a pending or anticipated legal matter, and further agree that no contractually binding relationship for legal services exists as a result of viewing or submitting communications through this website. Please contact Richard V. Patton directly to discuss retaining him as your representative in a specific legal matter, and understand that a legally binding attorney/client relationship will only be created upon the payment and acceptence of attorney's fees and upon both parties executing an Attorney Retainer Agreement.

Every criminal case is different, however, the common thread in any criminal case is that all alleged crimes are comprised of "elements" that each must be proven by the State in order to obtain a conviction. Competent criminal defense attorneys are aware of each of these specific elements of the alleged criminal offense, either through practice or research, and an aggressive attorney will ensure that you are found not guilty unless the State produces evidence to prove each element beyond a reasonable doubt.

It is also important to realize that aside from the actual trial of a criminal matter, an attorney can be helpful in a number of other ways. Some of the most common legal services I provide are related to getting a person released from incarceration before or after the trial, representing people in danger of losing their driver's license, and getting incarcerated persons into drug treatment instead of jail.

While I primarily appear in court in Baltimore City and the surrounding counties, I am regularly in court in Western Maryland and the Eastern Shore. If you have a criminal case in a jurisdiction outside of the Baltimore area, don't hesitate to contact me directly to discuss your options.