A criminal trial includes many elements. An error by the court in any one of these can make the difference between a fair trial and injustice, between conviction and acquittal. Ensuring you get justice means safeguarding your rights at each of these steps. The best way to ensure that your rights are protected throughout your criminal trial is to retain the services of an experienced Maryland criminal defense lawyer.
A felony assault case from Montgomery County shows how even a seemingly subtle error can make all the difference.
The accused, W.L., was on trial following an altercation with another man outside the other man’s Takoma Park home. The other man received multiple knife wounds following a shouting match between the men. The state charged the suspect with first-degree assault.