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Cirincion’s lead in Washington County State’s Attorney race lessens
Washington County State's Attorney Gina Cirincion's lead in the Republican primary has narrowed to 12 votes with mail-in ballots still being counted.
In Dorchester, candidate’s saga as Baltimore prosecutor attracts little scrutiny
As a candidate for state’s attorney in Dorchester County, Molly Fox touts her past experience prosecuting criminal cases in Baltimore. Her campaign website doesn’t mention, however, the unusual circumstances that […]
Half of Maryland prosecutors are unchallenged in 2018 election
Half of Maryland jurisdictions do not have contested state’s attorney‘s races in 2018 because the incumbent top prosecutor is unopposed both in the primary and general elections. Barring independent challengers, who […]
Harford prosecutor candidates object to Cassilly-backed attorney’s email to police
After nine terms in office Harford County State’s Attorney Joseph I. Cassilly is not seeking reelection this year, and a pack of four Republican challengers are vying to be on […]
Board of Estimates to consider $50K for police training programs
The city's spending panel is scheduled to consider Wednesday a $50,000 consultant agreement with a Baltimore law firm to conduct three training programs with police. The contract with Warnken LLC would run through the end of June and involves the law firm leading programs titled "Cars, Cops & Stops," "Seeking, Obtaining and Executing Arrest Warrants and Search Warrants" and "Preparing for a[...]
No charges for police captains who claimed overtime
No criminal charges will be filed against two Baltimore City Police Department captains who were the subject of an investigation into overtime payments they received, the city’s State’s Attorney Office […]
Wicomico State’s Attorney’s Office seeks new home
SALISBURY — The Wicomico County State’s Attorney‘s Office is seeking a new home after being asked to leave its space at the county Circuit Court building. WBOC-TV reports that the […]
Off-duty Baltimore Co. police officer indicted for teen’s death
A Baltimore County police officer was indicted Wednesday on manslaughter charges in the death of a teen after a chase and a struggle sparked by youths throwing rocks at his […]
So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, goodbye
About a year ago, when I started blogging for Generation J.D., my career was in a state of transition: I was leaving a firm and about to start my clerkship. […]
Letters to the Editor – 2/21/12
Kudos to Baltimore City State’s Attorney Gregg Bernstein for his documented changes in the Office of the Baltimore City State’s Attorney (“Bernstein outlines changes made, to come,” Jan. 10). When […]
Registered dress o-friend-er
Two weeks after I began in the state’s attorney‘s office, the empty cubicle to my left became occupied by Pedro Shultz, a former law clerk with the judge I clerked […]
The abridged narrative of a public defender
The role of an Assistant Public Defender is tough, but can be rewarding. Metaphorically speaking, to be an Assistant Public Defender, especially at first, is like landing on foreign enemy terrority with bullets flying in all directions. Inexperienced, disoriented, and unaware of your surroudnings, large caseloads, little time to prep for cases, and clients who are often incommunicado, can and ha[...]
