Introduction

Before Andrea Jaskulsky began defending clients, she was on the other side of the courtroom prosecuting them. That prosecutorial background, built before she transitioned to private criminal defense practice in 2006, informs how she reads a case file, anticipates the state’s strategy, and identifies weaknesses in the government’s evidence. Her practice in Baltimore covers the full range of serious criminal charges, from homicide to drug offenses to weapons charges, alongside a traffic defense practice that includes DUI, vehicular homicide, and other driving-related criminal matters. She is a member of the Maryland State Bar Association and the Women’s Bar Association of Maryland.

The Law Office of Andrea Jaskulsky, Esq. serves clients in Baltimore and throughout Maryland. The phone number is 410-539-2639, and the website is andylawyerbaltimore.com.

Criminal defense representation that draws on prosecutorial experience operates from a different vantage point. An attorney who has prosecuted cases knows how charging decisions are made, what evidence prosecutors find persuasive, and at what point a case is considered strong enough to take to trial. Jaskulsky brings that knowledge to her defense work.

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense: The firm handles a wide range of criminal charges in Maryland courts. The scope of representation includes:

Arson, assault, carjacking, bribery, burglary, child abuse, conspiracy and attempt charges, homicide, kidnapping, narcotics (including possession with intent to distribute), obstruction of justice, perjury, reckless endangerment, resisting arrest, robbery, sex offenses, theft, trespass, and weapons charges.

This breadth reflects the reality that clients facing serious criminal charges need an attorney who can handle the specific charge they face, whether that is a weapons violation or a homicide case. Maryland’s criminal code and the procedures that govern prosecution in state courts apply across all of these charge categories, and Jaskulsky’s background as both a prosecutor and defense attorney since 2006 covers the range.

Traffic Defense: Criminal charges arising from driving conduct form a distinct category of the firm’s practice:

Speeding, reckless driving, vehicular homicide, hit-and-run, street racing, driving without a license, driving without insurance, DUI (blood alcohol content at or above 0.08 under Maryland law), and DWI (blood alcohol content between 0.04 and 0.079 under Maryland law).

Maryland distinguishes between DUI and DWI based on BAC level. DUI applies at 0.08 or above. DWI applies to the range between 0.04 and 0.079, recognizing that impairment can occur at levels below the DUI threshold. Both charges carry legal consequences including license penalties, fines, and potential incarceration. Traffic defense at this firm covers both levels of the alcohol-related driving charge, as well as serious traffic offenses like vehicular homicide that carry criminal consequences far beyond points and fines.

Attorney Profiles

Andrea Jaskulsky has been practicing criminal defense since 2006 in Baltimore and throughout Maryland. Her prior experience as a prosecutor gives her a perspective most defense attorneys must construct entirely from the outside. She understands constitutional due process rights as both the standard her former office was required to meet and the standard she now holds the prosecution to on behalf of her clients. She is a member of both the Maryland State Bar Association and the Women’s Bar Association of Maryland. Her emphasis on client communication reflects an approach to representation that keeps clients informed about what is happening in their case and why.

Location and Service Area

The Law Office of Andrea Jaskulsky, Esq. is based in Baltimore, Maryland, and serves clients throughout the state of Maryland. Baltimore is the location of the Circuit Court for Baltimore City and the District Court for the city, the venues where the majority of local criminal matters are heard. State courts throughout Maryland are within the firm’s service area.

Client Focus

The firm’s clients range from individuals facing misdemeanor traffic charges to those confronting serious felony accusations including homicide and sex offenses. Constitutional due process rights are central to how the firm approaches every case. The presumption of innocence, the right to challenge evidence, the right to confront witnesses, and the protection against unlawful searches and seizures are not abstract principles in a criminal defense context. They are the specific legal tools that a skilled defense attorney deploys on behalf of each client.

Strong client communication is an explicit priority. Clients who are facing criminal charges are dealing with one of the most stressful situations a person can encounter. Being kept informed about the progress of their case, the options available at each decision point, and the realistic assessment of what they face allows clients to make informed decisions rather than feeling passive in a process that will significantly affect their lives.

FAQ

How does a former prosecutor approach criminal defense differently?
A former prosecutor has seen the evidence-gathering and charging process from the inside. She knows what the prosecution considers a strong case, what it considers marginal, and where the pressure points are. In plea negotiations, that knowledge informs how to assess the strength of the state’s evidence. In trial preparation, it informs which arguments are likely to resonate and which evidence is worth challenging. Jaskulsky’s prosecutorial background is not historical. It is active professional knowledge she applies to every defense matter.

What is the difference between DUI and DWI under Maryland law?
Maryland law defines these charges by BAC thresholds. DUI, driving under the influence, applies when a driver’s blood alcohol content is 0.08 or higher. DWI, driving while impaired, applies when BAC falls between 0.04 and 0.079. The distinction matters because the charges carry different maximum penalties. Both can affect a driver’s license, insurance rates, and, if not handled properly, can escalate in consequences for repeat offenses. The firm handles both charges and the full range of circumstances that lead to alcohol-related driving arrests in Maryland.

Does the firm handle charges that began as traffic stops but escalated to criminal charges?
Yes. Traffic stops frequently lead to criminal charges when officers observe evidence of drug possession, weapons, or other offenses during the stop. The constitutional validity of the stop itself, the scope of any search conducted, and the handling of any evidence found are all subject to challenge. The firm handles cases where the initial interaction was a traffic stop and the resulting charges are criminal in nature.

What happens if someone is charged with vehicular homicide in Maryland?
Vehicular homicide is a serious felony charge arising from a death caused by criminal negligence or gross negligence in the operation of a vehicle. These cases often involve accident reconstruction evidence, toxicology, and expert witnesses. The consequences of conviction include significant prison time. The firm handles vehicular homicide as part of its traffic and criminal defense practice.

What does due process mean practically for a criminal defense client?
Due process includes a set of constitutional protections that govern how the government must conduct a criminal prosecution. Practically, this means the prosecution must prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt. It means evidence obtained through unlawful searches can be challenged and potentially excluded. It means the defendant has the right to confront witnesses and to present a defense. It means procedures exist to ensure that convictions are based on reliable evidence obtained through lawful means. Jaskulsky’s emphasis on constitutional due process rights reflects her approach to testing whether the government has met those requirements in each specific case.

Closing

Prosecutorial experience does not guarantee a good defense attorney, but it removes the guesswork about how the other side thinks. Andrea Jaskulsky spent time building cases before she began dismantling them, and that combination has shaped a Baltimore criminal defense practice that covers serious felonies, drug offenses, weapons charges, and traffic crimes including DUI and vehicular homicide throughout Maryland. Practicing since 2006, with an emphasis on client communication and constitutional due process rights.

Phone: 410-539-2639
andylawyerbaltimore.com