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The Challenges of the Case Against Baltimore Police Officers
The technical nature of Freddie Gray’s knife could define whether or not his arrest was lawful under Baltimore City code. Andrew Alperstein discusses this issue, and the issue of “acting in good faith” on The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell. Watch the clip here: http://www.msnbc.com/the-last-word/watch/baltimore-officer-challenges-case-against-him-440421443679
Read MoreCase Against Officers May Be Difficult to Prove
Though jurors in Baltimore City are historically unsympathetic to police officers, Andrew Alperstein establishes that the allegations against Officer Caesar Goodson Jr., and the other officers charged in the Freddie Gray case, may prove difficult to substantiate in court. Watch it here: http://www.cnn.com/videos/tv/2015/05/04/tsr-dnt-todd-freddie-gray-convictions-tough.cnn
Read MoreThe Case Against Baltimore Police Officers
“These charges are very tricky to get convictions of, especially in this set of facts,” said Baltimore attorney Andrew Alperstein, after the announcement by the State’s Attorney that criminal charges were to be brought against the six officers involved in Freddie Gray’s arrest. Read more from Alperstein here: http://wwlp.com/2015/05/04/the-case-against-the-baltimore-police-officers/
Read MorePossible Reductions of Charges for Officers in Death of Freddie Gray
On May 1, 2015, State’s Attorney,Marilyn Mosby, promised justice for the death of Freddie Gray just before announcing that six Baltimore police officers would face criminal charges. Regarding the charges against Officer Goodson, Andrew Alperstein states that the prosecution will have to prove that “what the officer did was so reckless and so depraved of…
Read MoreDemand Letters in Civil Suits
While presenting a personal injury claim before a judge may seem like the only way to receive compensation, forcing the other party to settle the dispute in a courtroom is not always necessary. Sending a demand letter can be just as effective, in addition to being less expensive and stressful, in the pursuit of justice.…
Read MoreCourts-Martial: Understanding Your Rights
If you are an active duty service member and are charged with an offense related to your military service, you are subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice. This means that you will likely be prosecuted in military court under the rules and regulations outlined in the Manual for Courts-Martial of the United States.…
Read MoreFighting Over Fido … Pets and Divorce
In the course of a divorce settlement, there are many formal agreements that are prepared to ensure the proper separation of assets and sharing of custody for any children involved. But what happens to the family pets during the divorce process? Owners often develop very close, unique bonds with their pets and treat them as…
Read MoreLimited vs. Absolute Divorce in Maryland
There are two types of divorce in Maryland, an absolute divorce and a limited divorce. An absolute divorce is a final, permanent divorce where all issues related to alimony, child custody, child support and property distribution are handled by the court. After a person is granted an absolute divorce, that individual is free to remarry.…
Read MoreInitial Steps to Protect Yourself Pending Divorce
Divorce has become an increasingly common occurrence in today’s society. Often times the transitional period of a divorce can create the most tension between you and your spouse. In order to protect yourself and your money, awareness of your social media presence and bank accounts is required. While every case is different and each person…
Read MoreWorkers’ Compensation: The Basics
For over 35 years, we have been protecting the rights of injured workers from all walks of life in workers compensation cases involving both catastrophic and minor injuries. As our client, you will always be kept updated on developments in your case as we pride ourselves in good customer service. We fully appreciate the significant…
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