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Nick Reiner’s high-profile lawyer quits as public defenders take over; arraignment postponed
High-profile defense attorney quits representing Nick Reiner in his parents’ murder case, postponing arraignment until February 23 in LA.
Trump attack suspect to represent himself at trial
Ryan Routh, accused of trying to assassinate Donald Trump, wins right to self-represent at trial despite court concerns and broken ties with defenders.
MD Supreme Court broadens, clarifies criminal defendants’ appellate rights
The Maryland Supreme Court broadened the rights of criminal defendants on appeal and clarified defendants’ rights beyond the trial stage.
Federal judge in Abrego Garcia case had contentious Senate confirmation
Judge Paula Xinis accuses Trump administration of bad faith for failing to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia after wrongful deportation to El Salvador.
Maryland Public Defender: New study highlights need to reduce workloads
Effectively representing America's indigent defendants requires far more work hours by public defenders than previously thought, a new study found.
Judge rejects Eighth Amendment claim of excruciating pain
Today is Monday, the 78th anniversary of D-Day. Here are some other news items. — Federal judge rejects condemned man’s cruel and unusual punishment argument. — Maine’s absence of a […]
Dartigue will succeed DeWolfe as Maryland’s chief public defender
Acting Baltimore District Public Defender Natasha M. Dartigue will become Maryland’s chief public defender July 1, succeeding the retiring Paul B. DeWolfe.
Livestream catches Oregon judge
Welcome to Monday, the 2,065th anniversary of the assassination of Julius Caesar. Here are some news items to get your week started. — Oregon judge is caught on livestream belittling […]
OPD calls for reduction of inmate population to stop virus spread
The Maryland Office of the Public Defender called for the release of inmates who do not pose a safety risk or who are nearing the end of their sentences to […]
Prosecutors, public defender back bail-reform rule
ANNAPOLIS – Maryland’s local lead prosecutors and the state’s chief public defender voiced strong support Tuesday for a six-month old rule designed to prevent judicial officers from imposing bail on […]
Public defenders appointed for Oaks in federal case
A federal judge Thursday signed an order appointing a public defender for Maryland state Sen. Nathaniel T. Oaks, who had been represented by private counsel since his he was charged with wire fraud in April.
DeWolfe: Subject minor offenders to fines, not jail
The “prohibitively high” caseloads of Maryland’s public defenders could be reduced if lawmakers decriminalize minor offenses, the state’s public defender says.
