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Warnken Talks to ABC
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.
Professor Warnken Talks to CBS
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 [...]
Professor Warnken Interviewed About Helen Holton Case
Professor Byron Warnken, as Legal Analyst for WJZ-TV, Explained the Court of Appeals Ruling in the Case of Baltimore City Councilwoman Helen Holton, Whose Criminal Charges Were Dismissed Because They Violated Her Legislative Immunity
Professor Byron Warnken Is Interviewed about Miranda Rights by the Washington Post
The Honorable Eric Johnson, on the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, granted a motion to suppress a confession given by a father in a sex abuse case involving his daughter. The defense argued that the statement was inadmissible because the defendant’s Miranda rights were violated. Judge Johnson, a former police officer, agreed. To obtain a [...]
Professor Warnken Interviewed Regarding Casey Anthony Verdict
Professor Byron Warnken, as Legal Analyst for News Channel 2, Is Interviewed about the “Not guilty” Verdict in the Casey Anthony Murder Trial
Professor Warnken Interviewed Regarding Jury’s Award of Punitive Damages in Exxon Case
Professor Byron Warnken, as Legal Analyst for WJZ Television, Is Interviewed on the Jury’s Award of Punitive Damages in the Baltimore County Case in Which Exxon Was Responsible for Underground Leaks That Made Homes Uninhabitable
Professor Warnken Interviewed Regarding Supreme Court Decision on GPS Tracking
Professor Byron Warnken, as Legal Analyst for WBAL Radio, Is Interviewed on the Supreme Court Agreeing to Decide Whether GPS Tracking – “24-7” for Months at a Time – Violates the Fourth Amendment Prohibition Against Unreasonable Searches & Seizures
Professor Warnken Interviewed About COA’s reversal of Two High Profile First Degree Murder Convictions
Professor Warnken interviewed regarding Court of Appeals’ reversal of first degree murder convictions of two men convicted of beheading three young family members.
Professor Warnken Interviewed About Indictment Against Personnel Working for Former Governor Ehrlich’s Gubernatorial Campaign
Warnken interviewed about indictment of Paul Schurick and Julius Henson, former personnel working on Ehrlich gubernatorial campaign.
Attorney James M. Nichols, Esq. earns 7-0 victory in COA
On March 21, 2011, the Court of Appeals of Maryland issued a 7-0 decision in favor of this Firm’s clients. James M. Nichols, Esq. was responsible for preparing, filing, and conducting oral argument on the Brief. Congratulations to Mr. Nichols on such a victory before Maryland’s highest court.