Initial Consultation with a Maryland Theft Attorney

During the initial consultation with a Maryland theft attorney, the lawyer will be looking for all of the basic information regarding the charge. A lawyer will want to know the specific allegations, who the alleged victim is, what the alleged property or goods that were stolen, and where the offense allegedly occurred. An attorney will want to know what the state is alleging and what the defendant’s side of the story is.

If you have been charged with committing a theft offense, you should contact an experienced theft lawyer to schedule your initial consultation.

An Attorney Wants to Know the Defendant’s Expectations

After an initial consultation with a Maryland theft attorney, the lawyer will want to know what the defendant’s expectations regarding the case are. What would they like to see happen? Does the case need to be thrown out? Does there have to be a dismissal or an acquittal? Do they want to potentially go to trial? Do they want to avoid a trial at all costs? Are they willing to do community service or a diversion program to get the case dropped, or do they want to take it to trial no matter what? That information gives the attorney an idea of how to strategize. A skilled lawyer will start looking at the strengths and weaknesses of the state’s case and coming up with a game plan to try to achieve those goals. This discussion also lets the attorney know if those goals are realistic or not, and they could have that conversation with the defendant to discuss.

Importance of Consistent Communication with a Lawyer

A person facing theft charges should expect consistent communication from theft lawyers. Even if the criminal attorney is working diligently on the case, many times, the lawyers are busy, and communication may suffer. Fortunately, a dedicated attorney could ensure that the defendant is not left in the dark. A lawyer could keep the defendant updated about any developments or any new information regarding the case.

Benefits of Obtaining a Theft Attorney

When someone comes into our office for an initial consultation with a Maryland theft attorney, they should know they are working with an experienced and well-versed legal professional. After the meeting, the lawyer could begin building a tenacious and zealous defense in a holistic approach. An attorney will look at all options on the table, including strong motions to suppress evidence that is applicable, developing a legal defense, and putting in many hours of investigation to collect evidence.

Also, the benefits of obtaining a lawyer are that they could work negotiate with the prosecutor and perhaps ask for a diversion program instead of a guilty charge. If the defendant wants to do community service or a theft diversion program, the government may be willing to dismiss their case. Lawyers try to take a holistic approach and use every option within the courtroom and outside of the courtroom to try to achieve the defendant’s wishes. If you are facing theft charges, call today and set up your first meeting with a lawyer.