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Not Guilty Harford County Assault

by Gary S. Bernstein, P.A. | Mar 2, 2026 | 10.0 Rated AVVO, Acquitted, Addiction Issues, Assault, AV Rated Martindale-Hubbell, Battery, Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America 2008-2026, Body cam footage, Child Abuse Criminal Defense, Conspiracy, Criminal Defense, Criminal Law, Criminal Law Power List, Dismissed charges, Distribution of Drugs, Domestic Violence, Drug Charges, DUI, false arrest, false imprisonment, Federal Criminal Defense, Federal Drug Offenses, Fourth Amendment, Handguns, Inventory Search of Car, Marijuana, Maryland, Maryland Criminal Defense, Maryland Super Lawyers, Maryland Super Lawyers Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, Misdemeanor Criminal Defense, Modification of Sentence, Not guilty, Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Drugs, Possession of Herion, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Opiods, Search Incident to Arrest, Sex Offense Criminal Defense, Shoplifting civil settlement, Strong evidence, Theft, Weapons charges

It is unfortunate and just wrong when someone uses the "I am a victim of domestic violence" when it never occurred. There are tons of legitimate cases but the liars taint the legitimate cases. Anyone can take out a Protective Order and there is a low bar to having it...

SUPER LAWYER 2026

by Gary S. Bernstein, P.A. | Jan 9, 2026 | 10.0 Rated AVVO, Acquitted, Addiction Issues, Assault, AV Rated Martindale-Hubbell, Battery, Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America 2008-2026, Best Lawyers in America 2008-present, Body cam footage, Child Abuse Criminal Defense, Conspiracy, Criminal Defense, Criminal Law, Criminal Law Power List, Dismissed charges, Distribution of Drugs, Domestic Violence, Drug Charges, DUI, false arrest, false imprisonment, Federal Criminal Defense, Federal Drug Offenses, Fourth Amendment, Handguns, Inventory Search of Car, Marijuana, Maryland, Maryland Criminal Defense, Maryland Super Lawyers, Maryland Super Lawyers Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, Misdemeanor Criminal Defense, Modification of Sentence, Not guilty, Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Drugs, Possession of Herion, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Opiods, Search Incident to Arrest, Sex Offense Criminal Defense, Shoplifting civil settlement, Strong evidence, Theft, Weapons charges, White Collar Criminal Defense, Wrongful Death

New selection came out and agin I am included. Still the longest running tenure as I was the first one selected. The Blog on the Dismissed case in Baltimore County explains why I make it as well as the new Power List.

DUI DISMISSAL BALTIMORE COUNTY

by Gary S. Bernstein, P.A. | Jan 9, 2026 | 10.0 Rated AVVO, Acquitted, Addiction Issues, Assault, AV Rated Martindale-Hubbell, Battery, Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America 2008-2026, Body cam footage, Child Abuse Criminal Defense, Conspiracy, Criminal Defense, Criminal Law, Criminal Law Power List, Dismissed charges, Distribution of Drugs, Domestic Violence, Drug Charges, DUI, false arrest, false imprisonment, Federal Criminal Defense, Federal Drug Offenses, Fourth Amendment, Handguns, Inventory Search of Car, Marijuana, Maryland, Maryland Criminal Defense, Maryland Super Lawyers, Maryland Super Lawyers Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, Misdemeanor Criminal Defense, Modification of Sentence, Not guilty, Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Drugs, Possession of Herion, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Opiods, Search Incident to Arrest, Sex Offense Criminal Defense, Shoplifting civil settlement, Strong evidence, Theft, Weapons charges, White Collar Criminal Defense, Wrongful Death

WATCH THE BODY CAMERA FOOTAGE. After paying a $70.00 no points ticket, my DUI, etc... case is being dismissed. Why? Because my client did not do poorly on the SFSTs and the Maryland State Trooper STOPPED him from taking the breath test!!! My client is under 21 so...

THE CRIMINAL LAW POWER LIST

by Gary S. Bernstein, P.A. | Dec 9, 2025 | 10.0 Rated AVVO, Acquitted, Addiction Issues, Assault, AV Rated Martindale-Hubbell, Battery, Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America 2008-2025, Best Lawyers in America 2008-2026, Best Lawyers in America 2008-present, Body cam footage, Child Abuse Criminal Defense, Conspiracy, Criminal Defense, Criminal Law, Criminal Law Power List, Dismissed charges, Distribution of Drugs, Domestic Violence, Drug Charges, DUI, false arrest, false imprisonment, Federal Criminal Defense, Federal Drug Offenses, Fourth Amendment, Handguns, Inventory Search of Car, Marijuana, Maryland, Maryland Criminal Defense, Maryland Super Lawyers, Maryland Super Lawyers Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, Misdemeanor Criminal Defense, Modification of Sentence, Not guilty, Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Drugs, Possession of Herion, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Opiods, Search Incident to Arrest, Sex Offense Criminal Defense, Shoplifting civil settlement, Strong evidence, Theft, Weapons charges, White Collar Criminal Defense

Last week the Daily Record legal newspaper published a short list of attorneys who were selected by their editorial leadership team, readers, and others in the legal community. I am one of the attorneys on the Criminal Law Power List. Now if you take the time to...

Best Lawyers 2026

by Gary S. Bernstein, P.A. | Nov 6, 2025 | 10.0 Rated AVVO, Acquitted, Addiction Issues, Assault, AV Rated Martindale-Hubbell, Battery, Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America 2008-2026, Best Lawyers in America 2008-present, Body cam footage, Child Abuse Criminal Defense, Conspiracy, Criminal Defense, Criminal Law, Dismissed charges, Distribution of Drugs, Domestic Violence, Drug Charges, DUI, false arrest, false imprisonment, Federal Criminal Defense, Federal Drug Offenses, Firm News, Fourth Amendment, Handguns, Inventory Search of Car, Marijuana, Maryland, Maryland Criminal Defense, Maryland Super Lawyers, Maryland Super Lawyers Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, Misdemeanor Criminal Defense, Modification of Sentence, Not guilty, Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Drugs, Possession of Herion, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Opiods, Search Incident to Arrest, Sex Offense Criminal Defense, Shoplifting civil settlement, Strong evidence, Theft, Weapons charges, White Collar Criminal Defense, Wrongful Death

Now have a streak from 2008 when it began to 2026. Just announced today. Super Lawyers announces in December.

DUIs Dropped in Baltimore County

by Gary S. Bernstein, P.A. | Oct 14, 2025 | 10.0 Rated AVVO, Acquitted, Addiction Issues, Assault, AV Rated Martindale-Hubbell, Battery, Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America 2008-2025, Best Lawyers in America 2008-present, Body cam footage, Child Abuse Criminal Defense, Conspiracy, Criminal Defense, Criminal Law, Dismissed charges, Distribution of Drugs, Domestic Violence, Drug Charges, DUI, false arrest, false imprisonment, Federal Criminal Defense, Federal Drug Offenses, Fourth Amendment, Handguns, Inventory Search of Car, Maryland, Maryland Criminal Defense, Maryland Super Lawyers, Maryland Super Lawyers Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, Misdemeanor Criminal Defense, Modification of Sentence, Not guilty, Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Drugs, Possession of Herion, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Opiods, Search Incident to Arrest, Sex Offense Criminal Defense, Strong evidence, Theft, Weapons charges, White Collar Criminal Defense

The last 2 weeks I had DUIs dropped by the State. Once again the Body Camera footage was critical. In both cases I had at least 60 examples of normal coordination that demonstrated my client was not affected by alcohol. I was going to give the officer a pad and...

Cross-Examining a Lying Sack of S…

by Gary S. Bernstein, P.A. | Apr 28, 2025 | 10.0 Rated AVVO, Acquitted, Assault, AV Rated Martindale-Hubbell, Battery, Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America 2008-2025, Body cam footage, Child Abuse Criminal Defense, Conspiracy, Criminal Defense, Criminal Law, Dismissed charges, Distribution of Drugs, Domestic Violence, Drug Charges, DUI, false arrest, false imprisonment, Federal Criminal Defense, Federal Drug Offenses, Fourth Amendment, Handguns, Inventory Search of Car, Marijuana, Maryland, Maryland Criminal Defense, Maryland Super Lawyers, Maryland Super Lawyers Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, Misdemeanor Criminal Defense, Modification of Sentence, Not guilty, Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Drugs, Possession of Herion, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Opiods, Search Incident to Arrest, Sex Offense Criminal Defense, Shoplifting civil settlement, Strong evidence, Theft, Weapons charges, White Collar Criminal Defense, Wrongful Death

My latest AVVO review is about a case I took just before the trial. It was an Ex Parte Hearing where my client was accused of assaultive behavior. The Complainant was a disgruntled girlfriend "in fear" for her safety. A total crock of shit!!! I had a small booklet...

Not Guilty Road Rage First Degree Assault and Handgun

garybernstein | Mar 13, 2025 | 10.0 Rated AVVO, Acquitted, Assault, AV Rated Martindale-Hubbell, Battery, Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America 2008-2025, Best Lawyers in America 2008-present, Body cam footage, Criminal Defense, Criminal Law, Dismissed charges, false arrest, false imprisonment, Federal Criminal Defense, Firm News, Handguns, Maryland, Maryland Criminal Defense, Maryland Super Lawyers, Maryland Super Lawyers Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, Misdemeanor Criminal Defense, Not guilty, Weapons charges

Last week I completed a successful trial involving the allegation of a First Degree Assault by pointing a handgun during a road rage incident. This is the second type case this year. The first involved just showing and not pointing a gun. Last week's involved...

Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers 2025

by garybernstein | Aug 16, 2024 | 10.0 Rated AVVO, Acquitted, Addiction Issues, Assault, AV Rated Martindale-Hubbell, Battery, Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America 2008-2025, Body cam footage, Child Abuse Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Law, Dismissed charges, Distribution of Drugs, Domestic Violence, Drug Charges, DUI, false arrest, false imprisonment, Federal Criminal Defense, Federal Drug Offenses, Firm News, Fourth Amendment, Handguns, Inventory Search of Car, Marijuana, Maryland, Maryland Criminal Defense, Maryland Super Lawyers, Maryland Super Lawyers Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, Misdemeanor Criminal Defense, Modification of Sentence, Not guilty, Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Drugs, Possession of Herion, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Opiods, Search Incident to Arrest, Sex Offense Criminal Defense, Shoplifting civil settlement, Strong evidence, Weapons charges, White Collar Criminal Defense, Wrongful Death

I am appreciate of the honors.

DUI win in Baltimore City

by garybernstein | Feb 7, 2024 | 10.0 Rated AVVO, Acquitted, Addiction Issues, Assault, AV Rated Martindale-Hubbell, Battery, Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America 2008-present, Body cam footage, Child Abuse Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Law, Dismissed charges, Distribution of Drugs, Domestic Violence, Drug Charges, DUI, false arrest, false imprisonment, Federal Criminal Defense, Federal Drug Offenses, Fourth Amendment, Handguns, Inventory Search of Car, Marijuana, Maryland, Maryland Criminal Defense, Maryland Super Lawyers, Maryland Super Lawyers Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, Misdemeanor Criminal Defense, Modification of Sentence, Not guilty, Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Drugs, Possession of Herion, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Opiods, Search Incident to Arrest, Sex Offense Criminal Defense, Shoplifting civil settlement, Strong evidence, Weapons charges, White Collar Criminal Defense, Wrongful Death

I prayed a Jury Trial in a DUI in the City. There are posted protocols for selecting a trial date and they were ignored by everyone so the case gets randomly set for yesterday. The prosecutor's file from the District Court did not have the Motions I filed to...

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