Eugene M. Whissel, II, Of Counsel
State courts in Maryland are mostly closed, until further notice, for most types of hearings. Some hearings, such as bail reviews and protective order cases are going on, but on a limited basis. Updates may be found at the Court’s website at – https://www.mdcourts.gov/coronavirusinformationforpublic If you are unsure about the status of a case, please …
The Enterprise published this very good article about a recent case of mine in St. Mary’s County Circuit Court. The jury acquitted my client of all charges, including Attempted First Degree Murder. They were out less than 30 minutes. Note: I did not represent the client in his earlier case.
Years ago I adopted a retired racing greyhound name Hooper from West Virginia. He was a great dog. Very loyal and friendly. Last fall he started to have health issues and despite numerous vet visits, he passed away in November. I wanted to do something in his memory to raise money for Greyhound Rescue, Inc., …
For years I have been following the rise of Bitcoin. I found the idea fascinating, but I never went through the trouble of actually buying any of them. As I have watched Bitcoin rise in price, I have been kicking myself for not buying Bitcoins when they were cheap. If you were smart enough to …
I’m not always normal. My friends and family know that by now. But normal isn’t always good. Normal people don’t think outside the box. Normal people don’t often get results. However, while, I may not always be normal, I am always NORML. NORML, or the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, “supports the …
Driving Suspended or Revoked Charges If you are charged with driving on a suspended or revoked license in Maryland, there are great ways to handle it and terrible ways handle it. A great way to handle a driving suspended or revoked charge is to first stop driving until you get a valid license. To do …
With nearly 15 years experience as a lawyer, including almost a decade as a criminal defense attorney, I was happy to join the Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney’s Association. According to its website: The Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney’s Association was formed to promote study and research in the field of criminal defense law and the related …
The vast majority of civil and criminal cases in Maryland are handled in our State courts. I have been licensed to practice in Maryland since 2002, but up until recently, I had not applied to practice before the Federal Courts. As a prosecutor in Baltimore City and then as a public defender in Anne Arundel …
The law isn’t easy or for the faint of heart. But when you work hard and get the right result, it is extremely rewarding. My client, Terrence Robert Proctor, was charged with a murder in Anne Arundel County. While reviewing the hundreds of pages of discovery and listening to the countless hours of police interviews, …
MDEC or Maryland Electronic Courts is an ambitious project to put the entire Maryland Court filing system in the cloud. No longer will attorneys have to print out, sign, and mail fillings. Everything will be done online. It was designed to save time and money, although the Post Office won’t be happy about it. MDEC …