Following a jury trial in Montgomery County Circuit Court, Eric Bacaj won acquittals on all rape charges and one lesser-included offense that his client faced. In March 2024, Silverman Thompson’s client was caught in the crosshairs of law enforcement authorities when he was the last person seen with a missing…
In October 2023, attorneys Eric Bacaj and Andrew C. White won a partial acquittal for their client, a decorated veteran of the war in Afghanistan, who was facing serious child pornography charges in Anne Arundel County. The State accused the client of possessing and distributing child pornography but it had…
As a criminal defense attorney with over 30 years of experience representing clients in DUI cases, I’ve seen firsthand how important it is to thoroughly review the evidence and approach each case with a strategic mindset. Recently, I represented a 19-year-old man charged with driving under the influence in Baltimore…
Maryland has significantly increased the penalties for people who are convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) or driving while impaired by alcohol (DWI). If you have been charged with DUI or DWI, you need an experienced and aggressive criminal defense attorney who has experience handling these types…
Marijuana is legal for recreational consumption in Maryland, but the laws surrounding its use, especially when combined with driving, are still evolving and often confusing. This creates a complex landscape for those facing Driving Under the Influence of Drugs (DUI) charges under Maryland Transportation Article 21-902 (c) or (d), and it’s…
Driving under the influence (DUI) under Maryland’s Transportation article 21-902(a) is a criminal offense that carries serious consequences in Maryland, including up to a $1000 fine and 1 year incarceration. DUI as operating a vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs and is a clear crime in Maryland. Driving while fatigued…
As we navigate through the beginning of 2025, notable holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, and the approaching St. Patrick’s Day mean that law enforcement is particularly vigilant on our roadways. These celebrations typically result in an increased police presence aimed at detecting and apprehending impaired drivers. …
In October 2022, Silverman Thompson’s client—an Ivy League-educated attorney and mother of two working in a career position with the federal government—was arrested and charged in federal court with cyberstalking. In January 2025, the Government dismissed the case. While the criminal complaint comprised more than 100 pages, it was primarily…
Can I Sue to Stop Internet Harassment? Like all things in the law, the answer is “maybe.” Criminal charges (visit part 1 of this series) typically require what is called specific intent and it will require more than bad language or opinion posted about another person in a single instance. …
In the last few years, explosive growth of social media caused an explosion of internet harassment. Whether it is internet harassment of a person or a business, the growth of cyber-bullying, revenge porn, or just plain false information online has grown exponentially. Changes in evolving technology have been far…
Attorney: Creston Smith Essex District Court December 2-6
This week, the United States Attorney’s Office in the District of Maryland dismissed the five-count indictment that has been pending since early April 2023 against Frederick County Sheriff Charles “Chuck” Jenkins. Jenkins is currently serving his fifth term as the elected sheriff of Frederick County. The dismissal was “with prejudice”…
Maryland Enacts New Law Requiring Enrollment in the Ignition Interlock System Program for Individuals Who Receive Probation Before Judgment (PBJ) The Drunk Driving Reduction Act of 2016 or “Noah’s Law,” in honor of Montgomery County Police Officer Noah Leotta, who was killed in the line of duty by a drunk…
Silverman Thompson attorneys Brian Thompson, Riane White, and Patrick Seidel recently scored a major victory for a married couple facing a 30-count indictment for serious felonies, including armed robbery, extortion, and use of a firearm in the commission of a crime of violence. They faced maximum sentences of over 100…
According to the Pew Research Center, nearly all U.S. teens say they use the internet every day, with almost half reporting they are online “almost constantly.” As every parent knows, the internet is a double-edged sword: it is an incredibly useful tool, but it is fraught with potential danger for our children—especially when unsupervised. …