The Court held that the grant of a mistrial is not warranted when the defendant has not suffered irreversible prejudice[1] and when the prosecution’s statements in closing do not create an inference that the defendant should have taken the stand.[2]
Montgomery County judge’s denial of criminal defendant’s mistrial motions affirmed Read More »
Always discuss your case with an accident attorney.
Don’t let insurance companies have the last word on your case Read More »
Judgment was entered in favor of the client for 30 percent more than the insurance company’s offer.
Maryland Injury Attorney Beats Settlement Offer By Going to Trial and winning Read More »
Ultimately, the instructions were upheld.
Maryland Jury Pattern Instructions Read More »
Jezic’s client was facing 8-1/2 years backup time for an alleged violation of probation.
Montgomery County Circuit Court judge terminated lengthy probationary period Read More »
This practice is not without limits.
The “extreme ruse” – When consent becomes involuntary Read More »
The appellant was convicted on two counts of second-degree assault and three counts of reckless endangerment.
Was there sufficient evidence to support a conviction for second-degree assault? Read More »
Appellant was found guilty by a Montgomery County Circuit Court judge and convicted of child sexual abuse and two counts of fourth degree sexual offense.
The disclosure of a recorded statement that contains only the verbatim statements of the witness (facts) is not protected under the work product doctrine.
The Work Product Doctrine and Other Crimes Evidence Read More »
The court must determine whether purposeful discrimination was at play when jurors were stricken.
Montgomery County judge allowed to re-seat stricken juror in criminal trial Read More »
