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      Client Testimonials

      The Opinions that Matter Most

      “If you’re facing this charge and not sure where to turn, reach out to the experts at Alpert Schreyer.”

      - Anonymous

      “Mr. Chris Hartman represented me greatly on my DUI case and it was all dropped and rendered to negligent driving. We went into details about the case and was made to understand how the case could sway but he mesmerized me with a deal that took all that ””

      - Anonymous

      “The firm developed a program and mitigation strategies to help provide the best possible outcome of the case.”

      - Anonymous

      Client Testimonials

      The Opinions that Matter Most

      “If you’re facing this charge and not sure where to turn, reach out to the experts at Alpert Schreyer.”

      - Anonymous

      “Mr. Chris Hartman represented me greatly on my DUI case and it was all dropped and rendered to negligent driving. We went into details about the case and was made to understand how the case could sway but he mesmerized me with a deal that took all that ””

      - Anonymous

      “The firm developed a program and mitigation strategies to help provide the best possible outcome of the case.”

      - Anonymous

      Client Testimonials

      The Opinions that Matter Most

      “If you’re facing this charge and not sure where to turn, reach out to the experts at Alpert Schreyer.”

      - Anonymous

      “Mr. Chris Hartman represented me greatly on my DUI case and it was all dropped and rendered to negligent driving. We went into details about the case and was made to understand how the case could sway but he mesmerized me with a deal that took all that ””

      - Anonymous

      “The firm developed a program and mitigation strategies to help provide the best possible outcome of the case.”

      - Anonymous

      Maryland Drug Sale Attorneys

      With Law Offices in Bowie, Waldorf, Frederick, Lexington Park, Rockville, and Annapolis

      Drug crimes are aggressively prosecuted in Maryland, especially those that involve the sale and distribution of controlled dangerous substances such as cocaine and heroin. Prosecutors will not hesitate to ask for the harshest punishments available under the law, so retaining the services of an experienced Maryland drug crime defense attorney is an important step in fighting the charges against you. At Alpert Schreyer, LLC, our lawyers have a thorough understanding of state drug laws and will do everything in our power to help protect your rights.

      Drug Sale Penalties

      If you have been convicted of selling a controlled dangerous substance in Maryland, you will be guilty of a felony and subject to a maximum of five years imprisonment and/or a maximum fine of $15,000. Without the support of a drug crime defense lawyer, it is more likely that you will be given the maximum sentence allowable.

      If you are convicted for a repeat violation of Maryland’s drug sales law, you will be subject to a mandatory minimum prison sentence of two years, without the possibility of parole during that period.

      Andrew D. Alpert

      Founding Partner

      Michael J. Schreyer

      Founding Partner

      Michael Berman

      Attorney

      Christian Hartman

      Attorney

      Jason Miller

      Attorney

      Drug Type Determines Penalties

      Schedule I or II Narcotic Drugs
      When a person commits the crime of selling controlled dangerous substances in Maryland, the type of drug sold and prior convictions do affect the penalties that can be imposed. If you are convicted of selling a narcotic drug listed in Schedule I or Schedule II, you will be guilty of a felony and subject to a maximum prison sentence of 20 years and/or a maximum fine of $25,000. A second-time offender would be subject to a mandatory minimum prison sentence of 10 years and an increased maximum fine of $100,000. A third-time offender would receive a mandatory minimum prison sentence of 25 years as well as a maximum fine of $100,000. The mandatory minimum prison sentence increases to 40 years with a fourth offense.

      Schedule I or II Hallucinogenic Substances
      If a person is found guilty of selling certain hallucinogenic substances found in Schedule I or Schedule II, he or she is guilty of a felony and will be subject to a maximum prison sentence of 20 years and/or a maximum fine of $20,000. With a second offense, the penalties include a mandatory minimum prison sentence of 10 years and a maximum $100,000 fine. The third and fourth offenses are subject to the same penalties as those for narcotic drugs.

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      How Alpert Schreyer Can Help

      Being convicted of selling controlled dangerous substances carries stiff penalties that can severely jeopardize your personal, professional, and financial future. If you have been arrested for drug sales, you still have legal rights. At Alpert Schreyer, our Maryland drug sales defense attorneys are committed to protecting those rights and aggressively fighting to preserve your right to a decent future life.

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