Law Office Of Andrew Hoverman

Andrew Hoverman, a Maryland lawyer, strives to give personalized legal services suited to the needs of each client. Andrew has provided representation for clients residing, or needing a lawyer, across the state of Maryland. Successfully completed NHTSA and International Association of Chiefs of Police course on DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing.

Andrew Hoverman is licensed to practice state-wide in Maryland and is available to provide representation in criminal, traffic, DUI & DWI, and family cases in every county in the State of Maryland.

Locations served include: Allegany County, Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Baltimore City, Calvert County, Caroline County, Carroll County, Cecil County, Charles County, Dorchester County, Frederick County, Garrett County, Harford County, Howard County, Kent County, Montgomery County (including Rockville and Silver Spring Courthouses), Prince George's County (including Hyattsville and Upper Marlboro Courthouses), Queen Anne's County, Saint Mary's County, Somerset County, Talbot County, Washington County, Wicomico County, and Worcester County.

Even though you might believe your charges to be minor, it is crucial that you work with a skilled criminal defense lawyer. The prosecutor handling the case is an attorney, and they have the ability to ask the judge to take away your liberty and send you to jail.

You should have an attorney on your side for numerous reasons: explaining the court process, explaining your options, the possible penalties you face, the strength and weaknesses of the state's case against you are some of the main reasons to seek a lawyer when you face a criminal charge.If you face a criminal charge, it is extremely important that you contact Maryland lawyer Andrew Hoverman as soon as possible.

A misdemeanor in Maryland is defined as a "minor criminal offense (other than a felony or infraction)." Don't be fooled by the classification of a crime as a misdemeanor though. If charged with a misdemeanor, you still face the possibility of jail time, a fine, or both. Most misdemeanors carry a maximum sentence of up to a year in jail.

Found under the Maryland Criminal Code under § 3-202, First Degree Assault is a felony. It carries a maximum penalty of up to 25 years imprisonment upon conviction. First Degree Assault includes the elements of Second Degree Assault, plus the use of a weapon or the intent to cause serious physical injury.