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Joanna Findlay
Joanna Findlay is fighting her conviction in a Southern Maryland Court. Byron Warnken, Esq. has just filed an appearance on February 29, 2012 as her counsel. According to SoMdNews.com, Warnken stated in open court that he would be filing a motion for a new trial. As is most often the case, Warnken has been brought […]
Warnken Speaks on Huguely Again
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 […]
Warnken in the News for Various Cases
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 […]
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 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.