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I had a trial in Baltimore City. I asked the supervisors to review the video as I thought my client did well on the SFSTs. The stop was for a brake light and there was no bad driving and everything else was almost perfect. I cannot get the case dismissed or amended...
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...
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....
My prosecutor today asks for a postponement because the officer is on vacation. She just learned about it yesterday. I object. The judge says if the officer requested it more than 2 weeks ago he will grant it as the Court should have postponed the case. He asks...
Entry into Canada with a DUI is a problem. If you have pending plans to go to Canada you should contact the consulate to make sure you are eligible for entry or can receive permission to enter. Here is the the Canadian Government policy regarding admission into...
Well I got out while the sun was still shining. The Court was so accommodating. All the cases in the morning and afternoon except trials were moved to other judges. They do this elsewhere and I don't think I have ever seen it done in Baltimore City before. It...
15 minute not guilty verdict of felony and gun and PBJ for possession of marihuana, after a day and half in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City. Juror number 5 walks out after the verdict and gives my client a thumbs up!. First alternate gives my client her...
The other day I come to court where there is a "visiting judge." That means he is there for the day from another county. I have only done one case in front of this judge because I had to. It was an aggressive driving charge (have to prove three driving offenses like...
I try not to take a case from another lawyer. I think it is professional courtesy, unless the lawyer is a moron. A client came to me about two months ago and wanted to switch lawyers. His lawyer (the partner) is very good and a friend of mine. I told him no, but...
Two days later the same Blasi issue arises in Glen Burnie District Court. After reading the case, the judge agreed the officer had no basis for asking for SFSTs. The client was found not guilty. Had we gotten to trial there was an issue relating to the video tape....