Andrew Alperstein Appears in Trial as Defense Attorney for Ravens Safety Director
On Monday, August 17, 2015, the trial for Darren Sanders, Ravens Director of Security, began in the Baltimore Circuit Court in which he is charged with sexual assault by an M&T Bank Stadium employee. Andrew I. Alperstein is the defense attorney for Mr. Sanders, and his strategy includes triggering doubt within the case that should prove Mr.…
Read MoreProsecutors Accused of Withholding Evidence in Freddie Gray Case
Warren S. Alperstein appeared in a recent Fox45 video interview regarding the latest court filing in the case of Freddie Gray’s death in Baltimore, Md. In this court filing, defense attorneys for the six officers charged in the death of Freddie Gray provide information that the State’s Attorney withheld evidence that could prove Freddie Gray had a…
Read MoreJudge Williams Denies Motion for Protective Order of Evidence in Gray Case
Warren S. Alperstein recently spoke during a radio interview with WBAL regarding Judge Barry Williams’ decision to deny State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby’s motion for a protective order on the release of evidence in the Freddie Gray case. Judge Williams’ stated that there is insufficient cause to support the need for the order of protection, and Mr. Alperstein proceeds…
Read MoreWill There Be a Separate Trial for Officers Charged in the Freddie Gray Case?
Warren S. Alperstein recently spoke during a radio interview with WBAL regarding Marilyn Mosby’s request for a judge to order a separate trial for two of the six officers charged in the death of Freddie Gray. Mr. Alperstein, who has no connection to the case, says, “The prosecution may believe it can get a conviction of Porter and…
Read MoreWhat is Proof Beyond a Reasonable Doubt?
Proof beyond a reasonable doubt is a legal standard of evidential proof that a prosecutor must present to be able to find a defendant guilty of that which they are accused. The American judicial system requires the highest standard of proof to convict an individual of a crime. Proof beyond a reasonable doubt is the…
Read MoreJudge Barry G. Williams Will Preside Over the Case Against 6 Officers in Freddie Gray's Death
Warren Alperstein was quoted in a recent Baltimore Sun article regarding the appointment of Judge Barry G. Williams to the criminal case against 6 Baltimore police officers indicted in the arrest and death of Freddie Gray. Mr. Alperstein, an attorney who represents the city’s bar association on the council, notes, “He is a no-nonsense, fair and practical…
Read More6 Officers Charged in the Death of Freddie Gray
With charges ranging from murder to misconduct in office, six officers were charged in the case regarding the death of Freddie Gray. Alperstein & Diener attorney, Andrew Alperstein recently spoke with ABC2 News in a video interview about the possible scenarios that the attorneys and their clients could pursue as this case continues to develop.…
Read MoreWhat is Reckless Endangerment?
In certain circumstances a person’s conduct is so extreme that it warrants criminal charges, yet that specific act is not covered under the specified criminal law statutes. For this reason, Maryland lawmakers created a special category for these crimes – reckless endangerment. To be convicted of reckless endangerment, the State must prove that a person acted…
Read MoreDoes Freddie Gray’s Knife Matter?
Lawmakers are divided on the issue of whether or not the knife, found on Freddie Gray after he was arrested, was legal. In an interview with ABC News, attorney Andrew Alperstein discusses how this issue could affect the false imprisonment charges against Officer Edward Nero. Read more here: http://wric.com/2015/05/06/legal-or-illegal-does-freddie-grays-knife-matter/
Read More“Cops Feel Hesitant on the Job”
In an interview with CNN, Andrew Alperstein discusses the “chilling effect” within the Baltimore Police force after charges were brought against 6 officers involved in the death of Freddie Gray. See it here: https://twitter.com/TinaKimCNN/status/597844090177228800
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