The United States Supreme Court recently ruled that attorneys must provide effective assistance of counsel when advising their clients whether to plead guilty or not guilty.  “If a plea bargain has been offered, a defendant has the right to effective assistance of counsel in considering whether to accept it,” Justice Anthony Kennedy said. “If that right is denied, prejudice can be shown if loss of the plea opportunity led to a trial resulting in a conviction on more serious charges or the imposition of a more severe sentence.”

The experienced attorneys at Harbin & Cheeatow LLC have handled thousands of criminal and serious traffic offenses in Hagerstown, Washington County and Frederick, Maryland.  There are serious consequences attached to any case, and we strive to provide the best advice possible so our clients can make informed decisions as to how they proceed with their cases.  

When you hire our firm, you will meet with the attorneys as frequently as necessary to prepare your case.  You will have an opportunity to review all of the evidence available and weigh the strengths and weaknesses of the case.  We will provide you with the relevant statues, regulations and case law that will impact your case.  We will have ample opportunity to discuss the benefits and risks of having a trial or accepting a plea.  You will be represented by attorneys that work on a daily basis with Washington and Frederick County Prosecutors and regularly appear in front of Washington and Frederick County judges.  And, if a trial is in your best interests, you will have attorneys on your side that have tried cases in front of judges and juries in Hagerstown and Frederick with favorable results.     

So, if you are arrested in Frederick or Hagerstown and desire representation from an established firm dedicated to providing superior, competent advice and representation, contact us.

A 20-year-old Hagerstown man charged with impersonating an emergency responder at a crash scene earlier this year was found not guilty in Washington County Circuit Court.  Follow the link below to see how we successfully defended our client:

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