Category Archives: Criminal Law
One Less Violent Offender on the Streets
For Immediate Release 4/13/2016 Steven “Sandman” Melton was found guilty of several counts related to possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, wear-carry transport of a handgun, and prohibited possession of ammunition. Assistant State’s Attorney Robert Daniels successfully prosecuted this case. On September 20, 2014, a Baltimore Police officer on patrol in the… Read More »
After Pleading Guilty in Brutal Stabbing Death of Patterson Park Woman, 16 Year Old is Facing 45 Years of Incarceration
Alonzo Gorham-Ramos will be sentenced on January 26, 2016, for the heinous murder of Kimberly Leto. Gorham-Ramos plead guilty to brutally stabbing Leto 11 times. Despite the state’s plea recommendation of life suspend all but 60 years incarceration, the defendant availed himself of the court’s offer to cap the defendant’s sentence at life suspend… Read More »
Jury Convicts Nursing Home Caregiver of Assault, Abuse of Vulnerable Adult
Attorney General Brian E. Frosh announced that a nursing home employee has been convicted of assault and abuse of a vulnerable adult following a jury trial in Carroll County. Esther J. Gordon, 46, of Frederick, was found guilty of abusing an 87-year-old man residing at the Pleasant View Nursing Home in Mount Airy. On… Read More »
Baltimore Police Ordered to Maintain Open Lobbies 24/7
BALTIMORE — All Baltimore police districts received orders Tuesday to maintain lobbies that are accessible to the public 24/7. The orders come after a man claimed he had difficulties reporting an alleged mugging that took place on the Gwynns Falls Trail on June 15. Connor Meek said he was put on hold for too… Read More »
Judge Upholds Mayor’s Curfew Authority While Dismissing Charge
By Justin Fenton The Baltimore Sun Baltimore circuit judge upheld Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake’s authority to impose a curfew amid the unrest following the death of Freddie Gray, while dismissing a curfew violation charge against an Annapolis man arrested outside City Hall. Circuit Judge Paul Alpert determined that a curfew was within Rawlings-Blake’s powers as… Read More »
Holiday Workers Need Background Checks, Too
2014 by Angela Preston in Best Practices, By The Way (BTW), Compliance As we get ready for the big gift-giving season. It’s hard to believe, but holiday hiring season is already well under way. If you hire holiday or other temporary workers, it’s important to hire ones that you can trust. Why Screen Temporary… Read More »
Has Santa Claus Been A Bad Boy? Don’t Forget the Background Check
Published by Nick Fishman Tis the season to be jolly. . . and vigilant. As we break out the holiday decorations, rush for the latest Black Friday sale and pray for a white Christmas (as long as that white Christmas doesn’t delay our flight to Florida or Mexico), we need to remember that the… Read More »
First defendants get lawyers at bail hearings in Maryland
By Ian Duncan, The Baltimore Sun 10:20 p.m. EDT, July 1, 2014 In the aftermath of an eight-year court battle, a major change in the way Maryland’s justice system operates finally boiled down Tuesday to one simple question. “Would you like to have a court-appointed attorney?” court Commissioner Jennifer Colton asked a heavily tattooed… Read More »
“Alcopops” Manufacturer to Fix Marketing, Sales Practices Four Loko maker marketed alcoholic beverage to underage persons, failed to disclose dangers of mixing alcohol and caffeine
Baltimore, MD (March 25, 2014) – Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler, joined by 19 state attorneys general and the City Attorney of San Francisco, announced today that Phusion Projects, LLC and its officers, Jaisen Freeman, Christopher Hunter and Jeffrey Wright (collectively, “Phusion”) have agreed to resolve allegations that Phusion marketed and sold flavored malt… Read More »
Caregiver Sentenced for Assaulting Vulnerable Adult Baltimore County man struck, scolded victim at doctor’s office
Baltimore, MD (March 24, 2014) – Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler announced today that Ronald G. Barnes, 54, of Lochearn, was sentenced following his conviction in February of second degree assault. Barnes was employed as a driver/medical runner for L.I.F.E., Inc., a not-for-profit agency that provides residential, employment and day services to individuals with… Read More »
