Blog: Criminal Defense
- Tom Maronick Jr. on Whether Luigi Mangione's Double Jeopardy Gamble Can Kill the State Murder Case.
Aug 21, 2026
Luigi Mangione's Double Jeopardy Motion: Why a Baltimore Defense Attorney Called It 'Worth a Shot' Within the span of a single hour on a Friday morning, Luigi Mangione's legal situation shifted in two directions at once. He pleaded guilty in federal court to two counts of interstate stalking resulting in death, and then, before that courtroom had barely cleared, his defense team filed a 62-page motion to dismiss the New York state murder case against...Read More - When a Jury Finds Evidence 7 Law Enforcement Agencies Missed, What Does It Mean for Your Defense?
Aug 13, 2026
When a jury finds evidence during deliberations that seven separate law enforcement agencies failed to uncover, it stops being just a headline. It becomes a serious question about how reliable any criminal investigation actually is, and what it means for your defense. That is exactly what happened in a case covered by Tom Maronick Jr. was quoted in the WUSA9 piece, raising a pointed question about the investigation: "Where was the evaluation of..." That...Read More - Media Access In Criminal Trials: What The Mangione Overflow Room Fight Reveals About Public Trial Rights
Aug 11, 2026
When a criminal case captures national attention, one of the first battles has nothing to do with guilt or innocence. It is about who gets to watch. Media access to criminal trials has moved to the center of the case against Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, and the fight tells you a great deal about the Sixth Amendment right to a public trial that protects every defendant, including here...Read More - Involuntary Manslaughter Charges in Maryland: What Must Prosecutors Prove After a Deadly Crash?
Jul 15, 2026
If you are watching news coverage of a fatal highway crash and worrying about what A recent case moving through the courts has put these exact questions in the spotlight. A charter bus driver is facing five counts of involuntary manslaughter and reckless driving after a deadly crash on Interstate 95, and prosecutors now have to show far more than the fact that a collision happened. That distinction, between a tragic accident and a...Read More - Defamation Lawsuits In Maryland: What Does The UMES President’s $1 Million Case Reveal About Public Figures And Actual Malice?
Jul 7, 2026
Your reputation can take decades to build and only one public accusation to damage. That hard truth sits at the center of a defamation lawsuit in Maryland that is drawing attention far beyond the Eastern Shore, as the president of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore moves forward with a $1 million claim over allegations that she plagiarized her doctoral dissertation. When In this post, we break down what happened in the UMES case,...Read More - Jury Selection In Maryland Criminal Trials: How Do Courts Find Twelve Impartial People When Everyone Has An Opinion?
Jul 2, 2026
If you are facing criminal charges, you have probably asked yourself one unsettling question: who will actually decide what happens to me? Jury selection in Maryland criminal trials is one of the most important stages of the entire case, and it often begins before a single witness ever takes the stand. The twelve people seated in that jury box will weigh the evidence, size up the witnesses, and return a verdict that can shape the...Read More - Ocean City Beach And Boardwalk Laws: What Every Visitor Needs To Know Before Summer Gets Expensive
Jun 20, 2026
You packed your bags, found a place on the Boardwalk, and planned what should be a perfect In a recent The attorneys at Maronick Law LLC have handled Ocean City Maryland Laws: Why The Rules Here Are Different From Every Other Shore Town Ocean City is not like Rehoboth Beach, not like the Jersey Shore, and not like Virginia Beach. The town draws millions of visitors every summer to a narrow barrier island,...Read More - Baltimore Defense Attorney Tom Maronick Jr. Quoted In The Baltimore Sun And New York Sun On The Luigi Mangione Mental Health Defense
Jun 18, 2026
When a criminal case captures the attention of an entire country, the legal strategy behind the defense becomes a matter of genuine public interest. The case of Luigi Mangione, the Towson native and former Gilman School valedictorian charged with the December 2024 murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, reached a new turning point this month. Mangione's legal team briefly signaled it would pursue an extreme emotional disturbance defense at trial, a strategy that stops short...Read More - Banfield Murder Trial Verdict: Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney Tom Maronick Jr. Breaks Down The Judge's Comments And What Comes Next
Jun 8, 2026
When a judge uses the word "evil" from the bench, it says something. Not just about the defendant standing before her, but about the nature of the crime, the weight of the evidence, and what the jury ultimately believed. In the Brendan Banfield double murder case, that word landed hard. And it was earned. Brendan Banfield was convicted of Shortly after sentencing, The Co-Conspirator's Testimony: Why Cooperation With Prosecutors Can Change Everything One of...Read More - Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month In Maryland: What Can Riders And Defendants Learn From The Ocean City Harley Theft Case?
May 27, 2026
By Motorcycle events bring thousands of riders to Ocean City each year, but they also bring heavier police presence, traffic stops, theft investigations, and criminal charges. After the May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, which makes this a timely moment to look at what riders should know and what defendants can learn from a serious Maryland criminal case. The Ocean City Harley This blog breaks down what happened in the Worcester County...Read More