http://www.marylandcriminalattorneyblog.com/ Published by Silverman|Thompson|Slutkin|White en-us 2010-06-24T18:01:50-05:00 http://www.marylandcriminalattorneyblog.com/2010/06/federal_drug_case_motion_to_su_1.html As a Former Assistant United State's Attorney and current Maryland Federal Criminal Attorney I have handled hundreds of Federal Drug Cases. Before as a prosecutor and now as a defense attorney I am often amazed at how quickly and often... Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) Brian G. Thompson 2010-06-24T18:01:50-05:00 http://www.marylandcriminalattorneyblog.com/2010/06/drake_v_state_court_of_appeals.html Today the Maryland Court of Appeals issued an opinion on the proper use of voire dire in Maryland criminal trials. Facts: Charles & Drake were tried together on charges stemming from the death of Bryant Jones. Both were convicted of... Steven D. Silverman 2010-06-21T12:52:27-05:00 http://www.marylandcriminalattorneyblog.com/2010/06/supreme_court_narrows_miranda.html Maryland Criminal Attorney reviews Miranda decision by Supreme Court. In its recent decision in Berghuis v. Thompkins the Supreme Court, in what some view as a paradoxical ruling, ruled that a defendant must affirmatively invoke his right to remain silent... Brian G. Thompson 2010-06-02T15:30:30-05:00 http://www.marylandcriminalattorneyblog.com/2010/05/on_appeal_firm_frees_defendant.html Today in the case of State v. Campbell, Silverman, Thompson, Slutkin and White's criminal appeals lawyers convinced the Maryland Court of Special Appeals to reverse a Circuit Court for Baltimore County Judge thereby winning the freedom of a client serving... Appeals Steven D. Silverman 2010-05-26T14:19:20-05:00 http://www.marylandcriminalattorneyblog.com/2010/05/maryland_court_of_special_appe.html Today, the Maryland Court of Special Appeals vacated a murder conviction because defendant’s right to counsel violated. Facts: The victim was stabbed in Hagerstown Maryland. Based on a review of images captured by security cameras, Adams was a suspect. Adams... Appeals Steven D. Silverman 2010-05-26T10:58:44-05:00 http://www.marylandcriminalattorneyblog.com/2010/05/supreme_court_rules_life_witho_1.html As a Baltimore Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney, I routinely handle matters charged in the juvenile courts of Baltimore County, Baltimore City and throughout the metropolitan area. Last week the Supreme Court of the United States handed down its decision in... Sentencing Brian G. Thompson 2010-05-24T14:54:06-05:00 http://www.marylandcriminalattorneyblog.com/2010/05/as_a_service_to_members.html As a service to members of the Maryland Bar, below you will find a typical criminal litany given by the defense attorney to the defendant before a guilty plea is accepted. Different lawyers have different styles when advising a defendant... Guilty Pleas Steven D. Silverman 2010-05-21T16:06:14-05:00 http://www.marylandcriminalattorneyblog.com/2010/05/attempted_first_degree_murder_1.html As a Baltimore Maryland Criminal Attorney I am often confronted with cases in which the Baltimore City Police (and occasionally police from other jurisdictions) take a simple misdemeanor case and charge it as a major felony. I have blogged about... Murder Brian G. Thompson 2010-05-20T13:40:32-05:00 http://www.marylandcriminalattorneyblog.com/2010/05/date_rape_charges_dropped_agai_1.html http://www.mdattorney.com/lawyer-attorney-1300820.htmlAs Baltimore Maryland Criminal Attorneys, we are often called upon to defend college students and other young people who are charged with what is commonly termed "date rape" allegations. These allegations invariably involve young women who are highly intoxicated on... Sex Offenses Brian G. Thompson 2010-05-20T10:06:44-05:00 http://www.marylandcriminalattorneyblog.com/2010/05/huguely_attacked_another_stude_1.html Based upon sources in Baltimore, it is confirmed that George Huguely brutally attacked a University of Virginia male lacrosse player in his sleep in 2009. Eerily similar to the alleged attack and murder of Yeardlay Love, Huguely bloodied the face... Murder Steven D. Silverman 2010-05-07T23:20:24-05:00