 Shapiro & Mack concentrate on various areas of law. Please read more about our specific areas of concentration below. Criminal Defense | DUI/DWI | Traffic | Juvenile Delinquency | Personal Injury
"In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right...to a trial, by an impartial jury...and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him...and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense." (6th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution)Criminal law involves clients who are being prosecuted by the state or federal government after being arrested and charged with either a misdemeanor or felony offense. An arrest, and subsequent criminal charge, comes with many foreseeable consequences including incarceration, a criminal record and/or serious fines. However, aside from the foreseeable, defendants are faced with many personal and sometimes overlooked strains including but not limited to the loss of employment, a strain on familial ties, house arrest, community service, and public scorn or humiliation. With zealous representation, the above stresses can be greatly reduced. The Law Office of Shapiro & Mack, P.A. has years of experience trying and handling criminal cases of all varieties. More importantly, the attorneys at Shapiro & Mack, P.A. remain committed to providing the highest level of representation and professional standards.
An arrest, and subsequent criminal charge, for a DUI or DWI, carries with it exposure to a host of potential punishments; the most serious charge, carries a maximum penalty of three (3) years incarceration and/or a $3000.00 fine. Additionally, if charged with a Maryland DUI or DWI, one can lose his or her privilege to drive for up to one (1) year or more regardless of guilt or innocence. Thus, it is critical, after a DUI arrest and charge, for defendants to be informed of Maryland Vehicular laws and take action immediately. As a result of focused practice in the concentrated area of Maryland DUI and Maryland Criminal Law, the attorneys at the Law Office of Shapiro & Mack, P.A., impart significant experience and proven results in defending their clients' charges in Maryland's Criminal and Civil Courts.
An individual convicted of a traffic offense in Maryland faces many serious consequences, which may include jail time, points on his or her driving record, fines, and increased insurance rates. Additionally, there are many situations whereby the Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) will take action against one's license seeking to suspend, revoke or otherwise restrict driving privileges. In some instances, one offense alone is enough to suspend or revoke one's license. However, prior to having driving privileges suspended or revoked, drivers are entitled to and should undoubtedly pursue a hearing.The attorneys at the Law Office of Shapiro & Mack, P.A. have years of experience handling traffic cases of all varieties in the District and Circuit Courts as well as the MVA, and represent clients in all Maryland and Federal traffic offenses, including:
Juvenile justice is the area of criminal law applicable to persons not old enough to be held responsible for criminal acts. Juveniles, or minors, are by law, any individual not yet 18 years of age. When a minor child is accused of a criminal act, the process is initiated by the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services and a hearing is held in their offices to determine whether the allegation can be handled on an informal level or whether the case needs to be referred to the criminal courts for prosecution.The attorneys at the Law Office of Shapiro & Mack, P.A., have specific experience in handling all criminal matters through Department of Juvenile Services, which will, in turn, help avoid court litigation whenever possible. If it is not possible to prevent a juvenile matter from reaching Court, the attorneys at the Law Office of Shapiro & Mack, P.A., stand ready to zealously defend our juvenile clients in any judicial proceeding. Above all, however, attorneys at Shapiro & Mack, P.A., act as dedicated advocates for our juvenile clients' rights, and they will work relentlessly to ensure that justice is done in every case they handle.
Whether you have suffered serious injury or lost a loved one as a result of an automobile accident, medical procedure, or a defective product, the attorneys at the Law Office of Shapiro & Mack, P.A., have the trial experience and ability to help you determine what your rights are and seek recovery for you to the maximum extent of the law. The insurance companies have lawyers, thus, clients will need strong legal representation to protect their rights. If it is determine that a potential client has a strong case, legal fees will be on a contingency basis.Each type of personal injury case requires different skills and expertise for success. Because the evidence in these cases may require familiarity with other areas of knowledge such as engineering, physics, or medicine, these cases are hard for attorneys without special training to handle. The attorneys at Shapiro & Mack, P.A., develop a "theory" of every case in order to guide arguments and encourage settlement. However, with years of trial experience, the Attorneys at the Law Office of Shapiro & Mack, P.A., will ensure that clients receive the most just and equitable result available at law. |
