Dorchester County Criminal Defense Lawyer

By population Dorchester County is one of the smaller counties in Maryland and was at one point in time the least densely populated county in the state.  Despite the small number of permanent residents, hundreds of thousands of people visit Dorchester County each year.  Whether it be to visit Cambridge or stay at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay, Dorchester is a popular tourist destination.  It is also the main thoroughfare from the Bay Bridge to Ocean City and is heavily trafficked in the summer months.  The Maryland State Police and the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Department have a large presence on Route 50, and Cambridge Police are also responsible for a large number of arrests per year.  If you or someone you know has been arrested on the Eastern Shore contact Dorchester County criminal defense lawyer Benjamin Herbst anytime for a free consultation.  Benjamin has handled all types of cases from traffic infractions to murder and is standing by to assist in your defense.

Despite a low overall crime rate in the county, Cambridge and its surrounding areas actually have a relatively high rate of crime.  Drug and firearms offenses are surprisingly common and DUI cases are a top priority along the Ocean Gateway.  If you have been arrested or charged in Dorchester County, it is important to contact a lawyer with familiarity with the area immediately to assure your rights are protected.  Benjamin has been practicing on the Eastern Shore for over 15 years and knows what it takes to achieve the best possible result in your case.  He has won numerous jury trials for charges involving assault, DUI and robbery and is more than willing to take on the State in your case.  Benjamin has been highly successful defending those charged with firearm offenses in the entire state, including gun cases in Dorchester County.

Despite the fact that overall crime has been slightly trending down, there has been an increase in the number of serious offenses committed by juveniles.  This has been an alarming trend for the entire state, and Cambridge is no different.  Benjamin is a skilled juvenile criminal defense lawyer who specializes defending youths in the Eastern Shore.  He has extensive experienced defending teenagers and young adults in Dorchester, Wicomico and Worchester Counties and will fight for the best result in your child’s case.  The most important goals of any juvenile attorney should be to assure your child remains with his or her family and that their future is protected.  This means fighting at all costs to avoid permanent criminal convictions and juvenile delinquency findings.