First-degree murder
Criminal Law § 2-201
Elements, evidence, and identification require individual review.
Maximum: Depends on the charged subsection, grading, and history.
Mandatory minimum: Depends on the charged subsection and prior history.
MARYLAND CRIMINAL DEFENSE
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01 · WHERE YOU STAND
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02 · CHARGE REFERENCE
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The sentencing range cannot be reduced to a single number for many offenses. Read the linked subsection and ask counsel how the charging document and history affect it.
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Second-degree murder
Criminal Law § 2-204
The charged theory and evidence matter.
Maximum: Depends on the charged subsection, grading, and history.
Mandatory minimum: Depends on the charged subsection and prior history.
Manslaughter
Criminal Law § 2-207
The statute and charging document must be read together.
Maximum: Depends on the charged subsection, grading, and history.
Mandatory minimum: Depends on the charged subsection and prior history.
First-degree assault
Criminal Law § 3-202
Review the alleged injury or firearm element.
Maximum: Depends on the charged subsection, grading, and history.
Mandatory minimum: Depends on the charged subsection and prior history.
Second-degree assault
Criminal Law § 3-203
Review the exact allegation and any enhanced provision.
Maximum: Depends on the charged subsection, grading, and history.
Mandatory minimum: Depends on the charged subsection and prior history.
Robbery
Criminal Law § 3-402
Identify each alleged element and the evidence for it.
Maximum: Depends on the charged subsection, grading, and history.
Mandatory minimum: Depends on the charged subsection and prior history.
Robbery with a dangerous weapon
Criminal Law § 3-403
Review the weapon allegation and identification.
Maximum: Depends on the charged subsection, grading, and history.
Mandatory minimum: Depends on the charged subsection and prior history.
CDS distribution / intent
Criminal Law § 5-602
Quantity, substance, and alleged intent require review.
Maximum: Depends on the charged subsection, grading, and history.
Mandatory minimum: Depends on the charged subsection and prior history.
CDS possession
Criminal Law § 5-601
Confirm the alleged substance and statutory exceptions.
Maximum: Depends on the charged subsection, grading, and history.
Mandatory minimum: Depends on the charged subsection and prior history.
First-degree burglary
Criminal Law § 6-202
Review dwelling, intent, and entry allegations.
Maximum: Depends on the charged subsection, grading, and history.
Mandatory minimum: Depends on the charged subsection and prior history.
Second-degree burglary
Criminal Law § 6-203
Review the type of structure and alleged intent.
Maximum: Depends on the charged subsection, grading, and history.
Mandatory minimum: Depends on the charged subsection and prior history.
Theft
Criminal Law § 7-104
Value and charging theory change the range.
Maximum: Depends on the charged subsection, grading, and history.
Mandatory minimum: Depends on the charged subsection and prior history.
Handgun on the person or in a vehicle
Criminal Law § 4-203
Review permits, exceptions, location, and prior history.
Maximum: Up to five years for a first offense under § 4-203; repeat and other provisions differ.
Mandatory minimum: No single mandatory prison minimum applies to every § 4-203 violation. Read the charged paragraph.
Handgun in a crime of violence
Criminal Law § 4-204
Review the predicate offense and firearm allegation.
Maximum: Depends on the charged subsection, grading, and history.
Mandatory minimum: Depends on the charged subsection and prior history.
Firearm possession by a prohibited person
Public Safety § 5-133(b)
The specific disqualifier and possession evidence matter.
Maximum: Depends on the charged subsection, grading, and history.
Mandatory minimum: Depends on the charged subsection and prior history.
Firearm possession after crime of violence
Public Safety § 5-133(c)
Confirm the prior conviction and statutory subsection.
Maximum: Depends on the charged subsection, grading, and history.
Mandatory minimum: Depends on the charged subsection and prior history.
DUI / DWI
Transportation § 21-902
Review the precise citation and separate MVA notices.
Maximum: Depends on the charged subsection, grading, and history.
Mandatory minimum: Depends on the charged subsection and prior history.
Code links lead to the Maryland General Assembly. The handgun § 4-203 first-offense maximum is five years in the current text; this is not a universal range for every subsection. Check the current Code and discuss the precise charge with counsel.
03 · DATES THAT MATTER
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04 · COURTS & CUSTODY
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Prince George’s District Court · Hyattsville
4990 Rhode Island Avenue, Hyattsville, MD 20781.
Official court pagePrince George’s District Court · Upper Marlboro
14735 Main Street, Suite 173B, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772.
Official court pagePrince George’s Circuit Court
14735 Main Street, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772.
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