Byron Warnken is one of the foremost appellate attorneys in Maryland. After the trial, comes sentencing (if it’s a criminal case), motions for new trial, other post trial motions, and, ultimately, the appeal. Appellate attorneys are often a different breed than trial attorneys. Warnken, in the linked video says, “In an appeal, the trial judge … Read more
Professor Byron Warnken has been in the news quite a bit lately discussing the Yeardley Love case, non-English speaking defendants, and the Bob Ehrlich / Paul Schurick robo-calling fiasco. You can read more about Warnken and non-English speaking defendants here. Warnken correctly predicted the outcome in the Schurick robo calling case. You can read more … Read more
Professor and Maryland Criminal Lawyer Byron L. Warnken was quoted multiple times this week in the media. He spoke to ABC about the George Huguely trial. The topic was opening statements and their power over juries. The opening statement is obviously crucial. Warnken’s quote can be read here.
Jury selection is underway in the Yeardley Love murder trial. The trial is taking place in Virginia. CBS asked Professor Byron Warnken to comment on the case. The veteran criminal law professor and Maryland criminal attorney Warnken said that the prosecution’s case looks very solid. He also talked about various defenses that Huguely and the … Read more
