Maryland Criminal Attorney Blog
In a major appellate victory for Silverman Thompson, the Supreme Court of Maryland — in a 6-1 decision on July 30, 2025 — reversed the reckless endangerment conviction of a former Baltimore City police officer, holding that the officer had no legal duty to prevent a spontaneous, unprovoked assault committed by a third party.
Articles Tagged with Appeals
Appellate Team Wins Dismissal of Murder Charges Against Client
On August 12, we published the below article on our firm’s website. Our criminal defense and appellate teams tirelessly advocated on behalf of our client and successfully had his murder charges dismissed by the Appellate Court of Maryland.
How We Defended a Client Wrongly Accused of Reckless Endangerment and Disorderly Conduct
When you’re facing unfounded criminal accusations, having a knowledgeable and strategic defense is essential to protecting your rights and your future. At Silverman Thompson, we recently defended a client against charges of reckless endangerment and disorderly conduct following an incident with a security guard at a Ravens game. Thanks to a thorough legal strategy and compelling courtroom advocacy, our client was fully acquitted.