Case 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

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The 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/

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Possible 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…

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Warren S. Alperstein Quoted in The Baltimore Sun, February 2015

The Baltimore Sun: “Prosecutors refile charges in Barnes case” Warren S. Alperstein was quoted in an article from The Baltimore Sun, published on February 3, 2015, about the second-degree murder charges against Michael Maurice Johnson, which were refiled less than two weeks after Johnson was acquitted by a judge following a mistrial. Read the article from The Baltimore…

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Warren S. Alperstein Quoted in The Baltimore Sun, February 2015

The Baltimore Sun: “Ravens CB Jimmy Smith’s disorderly conduct case dismissed” Warren S. Alperstein was quoted in an article from The Baltimore Sun, published on February 2, 2015, about the dismissal of Jimmy Smith’s misdemeanor disorderly conduct case. Read the article from The Baltimore Sun in its entirety HERE. 

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Andrew I. Alperstein Quoted in The Frederick News-Post, January 2015

The Frederick News-Post: “Man sentenced for illegally transporting guns” Andrew I. Alperstein was quoted in an article from The Frederick News-Post, published on January 27, 2015, about the outcome of a sentencing hearing for a Baltimore County man who was charged with illegally transporting guns. Read the article from The Frederick News-Post in its entirety HERE. 

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Andrew I. Alperstein Quoted in Baltimore Sun, January 2015

Baltimore Sun: “Bishop charged with manslaughter in death of cyclist Thomas Palermo“ Andrew I. Alperstein was quoted in a Baltimore Sun article, published on January 9, 2015, regarding Bishop Heather Cook’s manslaughter, DUI and texting while driving charges. Read the article from the Baltimore Sun in its entirety HERE. 

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Andrew I. Alperstein Quoted in Baltimore Sun, January 2015

Baltimore Sun: “Molly Shattuck teen sex abuse case heads to court for hearing Wednesday“ Andrew I. Alperstein was quoted in a Baltimore Sun article, published on January 6, 2015, regarding Molly Shattuck’s rape and sexual assault charges. Read the article from the Baltimore Sun in its entirety HERE. 

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Police Officer Found Not Guilty of Criminal Charges

Baltimore criminal defense attorney, Andrew Alperstein successfully defends a Howard County police officer accused of negligent driving and assault. Andrew Alperstein was recently quoted in the Baltimore Sun in relation to his representation of a Howard County police officer charged with four counts of second-degree assault, one reckless driving count, and two counts of negligent…

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New Marijuana Legislation in Maryland

New Marijuana Legislation: On Monday, April 14th, Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley signed Senate Bill 364 which decriminalized possession of small amounts of Marijuana.  The legislation will go into effect on October 1st, 2014.  What it means: Decriminalization is not the same as legalization, and it is not true that marijuana will be legal in Maryland.  What is true…

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