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Maryland Super Lawyers Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI

Harford County Not Guilty DUI

by Gary S. Bernstein, P.A. | May 15, 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, 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, Strong evidence

I tried a case this week where my client was acquitted of DUI charges notwithstanding the severity of the basic facts. According to a witness, my client appeared to be exceeding the speed limit when she struck a parked car. She admitted to 4 drinks over a 4 hour...

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 Horseshoe Casino Conspiracy

by Gary S. Bernstein, P.A. | Mar 28, 2025 | 10.0 Rated AVVO, Acquitted, AV Rated Martindale-Hubbell, Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America 2008-2025, Best Lawyers in America 2008-present, Conspiracy, Criminal Defense, Criminal Law, Firm News, Maryland, Maryland Criminal Defense, Maryland Super Lawyers, Maryland Super Lawyers Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, Misdemeanor Criminal Defense, Not guilty, Theft

If you play the slots you might enjoy this. In 2023 the Horseshoe Casino finds that there have been a significant number of jackpots hit on Progressive Slot Machines in a 10 day period. The jackpots paid just short of $5,000.00 and one just a few pennies short of...

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.

Howard County Not Guilty

by garybernstein | May 30, 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, Distribution of Drugs, Domestic Violence, Drug Charges, DUI, 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

It is around 2:00 AM when the phone rings and a former client is at a police station taking a breath test. He tells me he has blown twice and they wants a third sample. I tell him either one blow was insufficient or the two are too far apart. He says no the machine...

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...

Harford County-“You Never Disappoint”

by garybernstein | Nov 8, 2023 | 10.0 Rated AVVO, Acquitted, Addiction Issues, Assault, AV Rated Martindale-Hubbell, Battery, Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America 2008-present, Child Abuse Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Law, Dismissed charges, Distribution of Drugs, 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, 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 was in Harford County the other day with a highly charged case. I won the legal argument and the judge was forced to rule in my favor. He was pissed as he should have been about the facts and how his hands were tied and he could not impose a 10 year sentence. He...

Best Lawyers 2024 And Top Lawyer In The Field

by garybernstein | Aug 18, 2023 | 10.0 Rated AVVO, Acquitted, Addiction Issues, Assault, AV Rated Martindale-Hubbell, Battery, Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America 2008-present, Child Abuse Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Law, Dismissed charges, Distribution of Drugs, Domestic Violence, Drug Charges, DUI, Federal Criminal Defense, Federal Drug Offenses, 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, Weapons charges, White Collar Criminal Defense

Congratulations again on your recognition by your peers as the 2024 “Lawyer of the Year” in DUI / DWI Defense in Baltimore. Your peers have spoken and named you the singular top lawyer in this field and jurisdiction this year. Today, Best Lawyers has released our 2024...

Not Guilty DUI- MSP DUI Specialist

by garybernstein | Aug 16, 2023 | 10.0 Rated AVVO, Acquitted, 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, 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 Opiods, Search Incident to Arrest, Sex Offense Criminal Defense, Weapons charges, White Collar Criminal Defense

You have to know when to run and know when to fold them when you are on the witness stand and you screwed up. As the bailiff told my client after the case, her lawyer put a beat down on the police officer. The reason for that was because he was an arrogant prick. I...

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