I won a case a few months ago where the officer did not testify to any odor of an alcoholic beverage on my client's breath. This was I think the first time that had happened. I am in front of the same judge a couple weeks ago and the same thing happens. Now I knew...
Tough Times Call For Tough Representation
Year: 2016
A Good Man as Well as a Prosecutor
We are very fortunate in Maryland that the people hired to prosecute criminal cases are good decent people with compassion, as well as being smart. It helps create a bond of trust and respect between the state and the defense. It creates a wonderful atmosphere to try...
Two Breath Tests Ruled Inadmissible
I tried 2 cases in the last two weeks where my objection to the admission of the breath test was sustained. The first in Baltimore City involved the MDTA, and the second in Anne Arundel County involved the Maryland State Police and the Anne Arundel County Police...
Expungement Update from Client
I received the following email today from a client who was worried about his background check post expungement. I was surprised and intend to contact First Advantage Corporation to verify the removal of expunged cases and how they go about updating their database....
The Rules Apply To Me?
Some time ago I get a call from a prospective client referred to me by a friend who is a prosecutor. So I come well recommended and presumably knowledgeable in the DUI field. The person calling is an educator who has zillions of meetings to attend. The educator...
2016 The Best Lawyers In America
I have received this honor as well. I get a lot of membership requests for Best Lawyer type organizations, but I turn them down. Super Lawyers and this are the two I respect the most and think give my potential clients a basis for trusting me to review their cases.
LISTEN TO THE TESTIMONY
I tried a case a few weeks ago where the issue was going to be the officer inducing my client not to take the test. He had an accident avoiding a deer and as a result did poorly on the SFSTs. I had a witness to the inducement. However, during his direct exam the...
2016 Maryland Super Lawyer Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI
Only lawyer in Maryland named for all 10 years.