Was Officer Porter Unaware of a New Seat Belt Policy?
Warren S. Alperstein was quoted in a recent Reuters article regarding the trial of Officer William Porter in the death of Freddie Gray. After one week of testimony, prosecutors must now prove that Officer Porter knew he was violating policy when he placed Gray into the police van without seat belting him. Mr. Alperstein noted that the defense…
Read MoreWarren Alperstein Explains Intricate Jury Selection Process in Gray Case
Alperstein & Diener attorney, Warren S. Alperstein was quoted in a recent Baltimore Sun article regarding the jury selection process that is set to take place for the Freddie Gray case. On November 30, 2015, 75 potential jurors arrived at the courthouse in Baltimore, Md. for group and individual interviews. Selecting a jury is a…
Read MoreWarren Alperstein Addresses Jury Selection Concerns in Gray Case
On November 30, 2015, Judge Barry Williams began the questioning for prospective jurors regarding the extent of their knowledge of the Freddie Gray case and the proceeding events that occurred throughout Baltimore, Md. Warren S. Alperstein was recently featured on WBAL Radio to provide insight about the beginning of the Freddie Gray trials, as well as Judge…
Read MoreJury Selection for Freddie Gray Case Begins
Andrew I. Alperstein, partner at Alperstein & Diener and CNN legal analyst, was quoted in a recent CNN article regarding the upcoming trials for the six officers charged in the death of Freddie Gray, as well as their probable defense strategies and potential external factors. However, one major question exists that could leave lasting impacts on…
Read MoreHow Social Media Activity Affects Your Court Case
The attorneys at Alperstein & Diener explain how a person’s social media activity could affect his or her case while in the midst of a legal battle. Over the past decade, social media platforms have taken the world by storm, and the amount of channels available for public use is constantly increasing. What was once…
Read MoreWarren Alperstein Explains Legal Process for ‘Sex for Repairs’ Investigation
Warren S. Alperstein recently spoke with WBAL-TV 11 about the investigation into sexual misconduct complaints by residents in Baltimore’s public housing. A civil suit claims maintenance workers demanded sexual favors in exchange for repairs requested by the housing residents. “There is a process that needs to be completed to see whether prosecutors would move forward with…
Read MoreInjuries From Car Accidents That Don’t Appear Right Away
The personal injury attorneys at Alperstein & Diener protect the rights of accident victims who suffer from injuries that aren’t immediately apparent. Car accidents are distressing and occasionally life-altering events, and there can be a great deal of force involved when two vehicles collide even in the smallest of fender-benders. Oftentimes, when individuals are…
Read MoreWarren Alperstein Breaks Down Judge Williams’ Ruling From Recent Hearing in Gray Case
During the October 13 hearing of the Freddie Gray case, Judge Barry Williams ruled that the statements given by the charged officers during the police department’s internal investigation can be used as evidence. After hearing the arguments provided by prosecutors and defense attorneys, Judge Williams reasoned that the statements were given voluntarily, and therefore, are admissible as evidence…
Read MoreCan You Be Held Liable for Another Person’s Driving?
The personal injury attorneys at Alperstein & Diener explain the reasons for which a person may be held legally responsible for a car accident even if he or she wasn’t driving or in the vehicle at the time of the accident. In many car accident cases, one the most contentious issues that surfaces after the…
Read MoreWarren Alperstein Provides a Preview of Expected Arguments During Hearings in Freddie Gray Case
Warren S. Alperstein appeared in a recent ABC2 News video where he spoke about the arguments that were expected to be made before the judge during the October 13 hearing in the Freddie Gray case. The issue at hand is whether the statements given by the charged officers during the police department’s internal investigation can be…
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