Blog: Criminal Defense
- The Miranda Fight In The Luigi Mangione Case: What Tom Maronick Says Could Change Everything
Dec 18, 2025
The case against Luigi Mangione has been heating up, with his defense team recently trying to get critical evidence thrown out over potential constitutional violations. Legal analyst and Maryland-based criminal defense attorney Tom Maronick has been following this case closely and recently shared his professional opinion in interviews tied to both Keep reading to find out what he has said about the case, and what it could mean for prosecutors if key evidence gets...Read More - Luigi Mangione Evidence Hearing Update: Gun, Notes, And Bodycam Footage In The UHC CEO Case
Dec 12, 2025
What Happened In Court, And Why It Matters Now New reporting has added important details to the ongoing evidence hearing involving Luigi Mangione, who is charged in connection with the December 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City. Although the one-year anniversary passed on December 4, 2025, the most immediate question in the case right now is not a trial date. Instead, it is this: That question matters because the...Read More - Understanding Maryland’s Constitutional Process for Removing Elected Officials Facing Criminal Charges
Dec 3, 2025
When elected officials face criminal charges, questions about whether they can remain in office often arise. In Maryland, the state constitution outlines a specific process for suspending or removing public officials under certain circumstances. This process balances accountability with due process, ensuring that elected leaders are not prematurely removed before a conviction while still holding them responsible once guilt is established. How Maryland’s Constitution Addresses Criminal Misconduct in Office Maryland’s constitutional provisions for handling criminally...Read More - Were Charges Filed Too Soon? Understanding the Delays and Questions Surrounding the 2024 Ocean Parkway Fatal Crash
Dec 2, 2025
When a serious crash leads to a tragic loss of life, families understandably want answers. Yet, sometimes the investigative process raises more questions than it resolves. This is exactly what happened in the November 16, 2024 incident involving William Lewis, the brother of Wicomico County Sheriff Mike Lewis. Although prosecutors recently filed charges, the case has drawn public attention because the Maryland State Police crash investigation was still unfinished at the time. As defense counsel,...Read More - When Does Public Filming Cross the Line? Understanding First Amendment Auditors in Maryland
Dec 1, 2025
On October 25, 2025, three men wearing masks and sunglasses were seen recording people outside the post office on North Juniata Street in Havre de Grace. Their presence attracted immediate attention from nearby residents, many of whom contacted police out of concern. Havre de Grace Police Chief Jonathan Krass confirmed the department received numerous calls, noting that the situation “puts people on edge a little bit.” According to Krass, the men described themselves as First...Read More - Presumption of Innocence: Understanding the Legal Process in a Maryland Child Abuse Case
Dec 1, 2025
When a tragic event involves the death or injury of a child, emotions understandably run high. Maryland law enforcement and prosecutors take these cases extremely seriously, and charges can carry some of the most severe penalties in the state. However, even in heartbreaking circumstances, every accused individual is entitled to constitutional protections, including the presumption of innocence, the right to counsel, and the opportunity to challenge the state’s evidence in court. A recent Baltimore County...Read More - “It’s a Very Good Day for Luigi Mangione”: Tom Maronick Responds to Terrorism Charges Dropped
Oct 20, 2025
A New York City judge recently dismissed the terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione, the 27-year old man accused of killing United Healthcare president, Brian Thompson. Legal analyst and criminal defense attorney, Terrorism Charges Against Luigi Mangione Dropped In the latest development in the trial of Luigi Mangione, Judge Gregory Carro dismissed the two terrorism charges against the former data engineer. In his published Per Judge Carro, New York law does not consider an...Read More - Reckless Endangerment Charges Dropped in Perry Hall Deer Burning Case
Oct 10, 2025
In late July 2025, a deceased baby deer was found with a rope tied around its neck and severe burn marks. Two teenagers, Ethan Patrick Cummins, 18, and Aiden Thomas Holman, 19, were charged with Teens Cleared of Wrongdoing After Deer Burning Allegations in Maryland On the morning of July 24, 2025, a young deer was found badly burned and with a rope around its neck. A glove, a piece of a charred box...Read More - What Charges Can Students Face for Hazing or Initiation Rituals in September?
Sep 23, 2025
When the fall semester begins, fraternities, sororities, sports teams, and campus organizations welcome new members with social events and bonding activities. Unfortunately, some of these activities cross the line into hazing. While many students may view hazing or initiation rituals as harmless traditions, Maryland law treats them very seriously. Understanding what charges students can face for hazing or initiation rituals in September is essential for anyone involved in campus life. Defining Hazing in Maryland Hazing...Read More - Can Providing the Means for Suicide Lead to Murder Charges in Maryland?
Sep 12, 2025
In August 2025, Harford County police discovered a tragic suicide in Forest Hill. What began as a welfare check quickly evolved into one of Maryland’s more unusual criminal cases: prosecutors charged a Baltimore man, Michael Privett, 30, with second-degree murder, The case has raised difficult legal questions. The Facts of the Privett Case The charges against Privett originate from a well-being check by the Harford County Sheriff’s Office on August 10. When police...Read More