Maryland Firearm Law
United States of America v. Mario Valencia-Birruetta
Baltimore, Maryland, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute drugs. Mario Valencia-Birruetta, 35, of Corning, California, distributed large quantities of cocaine. As a result of their investigation, in July 2023, investigators learned Valencia-Birruetta was a member of this DTO, so law enforcement placed him o... More...
$ (02-14-2026 - MD)United States of America v. Lawrence Nathanial Harris
Greenbelt, Maryland, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession of a machine gun and possession with intent to distribute drugs. Lawrence Nathanial Harris, 33, of Temple Hills Maryland, admitted that on November 16, 2022, while law enforcement executed a residential search warrant at his home, he threw a firearm and a bag of marijuana from his room. He possessed ... More...
$ (01-23-2026 - MD)<H2> State of Maryland v. Daquwan Hicks
Baltimore, Maryland, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession of a firearm with a nexus to a drug trafficking crime.... More...
$ (12-17-2025 - MD)<H2> State of Maryland v. Reginald Lincoln Leo, Jr.
Hagerstown, Maryland, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with armed carjacking, two counts of first-degree assault, two counts of armed robbery, two counts of reckless endangerment, car theft, two counts of theft under $1,000, and use of a firearm in the commission of crime of violence.... More...
$ (12-31-2021 - MD)<H2> United States of America v. Thaddeus Lamont Wills
Baltimore, Maryland, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with commercial armed robbery. After a nine-day trial, on October 25, 2024, a federal jury found Thaddeus Lamont Wills, 52, of Waldorf, Maryland, was found guilty of conspiracy to interfere with interstate commerce by robbery, two counts of interference with interstate commerce by robbery, and two counts of carjackin... More...
$ (12-14-2025 - MD)State of Maryland v. Christian Ramos
Baltimore, Maryand, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with three counts of attempted first-degree murder and related offenses.<br> <br> Christian Ramos, 28, of Aurora, Illinois was charged with three counts of attempted first-degree murder and related offenses. Ramos, who also faces a separate firearm charge in Cecil County.<br> <br> Shortly before midnight on June 18, 202... More...
$0 (10-23-2025 - MD)<h1> United States of America v. Daniel Michael Harris </h1></h1>
Greenbelt, Maryland criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with four armed robberies while using, carrying, and brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence. <br> <br> U.S. District Judge Deborah K. Chasanow sentenced Daniel Michael Harris, Sr., 44, of Waldorf, Maryland, to 14 years in federal prison for committing four armed robberies while using, carryi... More...
$0 (09-30-2025 - MD)State of Maryland v. Amir Barnes-Henderso
Baltimore, Maryalnd, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with First-Degree Murder and multiple related charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Gary Lee Matthews, age 34. Assistant State's Attorney Elizabeth Stock prosecuted this case.<br> <br> On November 21, 2024, at approximately 5:22 p.m., a Northeast District Patrol Officer with the Baltimore Police responded t... More...
$0 (09-26-2025 - MD)United States of America v. Troy Spencer
Baltimore, Maryland, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession of a firearm and ammunition by a prohibited person, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1) (Count 1), and possession of a firearm in a school zone, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(q) (Count 2). <br> <br> ... More...
$0 (09-22-2025 - MD)United States of America v. Brandon Glen Jackson
Baltimore, Maryland criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with traveling across state line while indicted for a state-law felony.<br> <br> Arizona bans short-barreled rifles. Ariz. Rev. Stat. §§ 13-3101(A)(8)(a)(iv),<br> 13-3102(A)(3). In December 2020, a Phoenix police officer alleged that Brandon Glen<br> Jackson "knowingly did manufacture, possess, transport, sell, or ... More...
$0 (09-12-2025 - MD)<h1> United States of America v. Gary Hall </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Baltimore, Maryland criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possession of Firearm and Ammunition by Convicted Felon in School Zone </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><b> </b><br> Baltimore Recidivist Sentenced for Possession of Firearm and Ammunition by Convicted Felon in School Zone</h2></center></b></b></center></... More...
$0 (09-12-2025 - MD)<h1> United States of America v. Wesley Phillip Wilson, Jr. </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Greenbelt, Maryland criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with using, carrying, and brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><b> </b><br> Upper Marlboro Man Pleads Guilty to String of Bank Robbery, Firearms Offenses</h2></center></b></b></center></><br> </fo... More...
$0 (09-12-2025 - MD)<h1> United States of America v. Allan Shaw </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Baltimore, Maryland criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition by a Prohibited Person </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><b> </b><br> Baltimorean Pleads Guilty to Possession of Firearm and Ammunition by Convicted Felon</h2></center></b></b></center></><br> </font/color="red"></b></... More...
$0 (09-08-2025 - MD)State of Maryland v. Kelly Talbert
Baltimore, Maryland criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with h first- and second-degree assault, and other related firearm charges.<br> <br> <img width="400" src="https://news.maryland.gov/msp/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2025/07/Talbert-Kelly-1.jpg"><br> <br> At approximately 6:00 a.m. on July 7, 2025, the Maryland State Police Golden Ring Barrack received an emergency call f... More...
$0 (09-03-2025 - MD)<h1> United States of America v. Andre Rush </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Washington, D.C. Criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Carjackings and Armed Robberies </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><b> </b><br> Spree of Carjackings and Armed Robberies Results in a 108-Month Prison Sentence</h2></center></b></b></center></><br> </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <c... More...
$0 (08-22-2025 - MD)<h1> United States of America v. Khalil Dunaway </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center>Baltimore, Maryland criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possessing with the intent to distribute controlled substances. </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><b> </b><br> Baltimore Man Sentenced for Possession With Intent to Distribute Fentanyl and Cocaine</h2></center></b></b></center></><br> </font/color="red"></b... More...
$0 (08-08-2025 - MD)<h1> United States of America v. William David Hill, aka Old Man, aka Tank </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Greenbelt, Maryland criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Violent Armed Robbery Spree in Prince George's County </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> D.C. Man Sentenced to More Than 30 Years for Violent Armed Robbery Spree in Prince George's County</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> U.S... More...
$0 (05-20-2025 - MD)<h1> United States of America v. Osman Malik Sesay </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Baltimore, Maryland criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with felon in possession of firearms and ammunition; conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute a controlled substance; possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance; maintaining a drug involved premises; and possession of firearms — including a m... More...
$0 (05-08-2025 - MD)<h1> United States of America v. Daniel Michael Harris, Sr. </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Greenbelt, Maryland criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with committing an armed robbery while using, carrying, and brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence. </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Charles County Man Pleads Guilty to Four Armed Commercial Robberies </h2></cente... More...
$0 (04-02-2025 - MD)<h1> United States of America v. Jesus Manuel </h1></h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Greenbelt, Maryland criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon. </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Previously Convicted Felon Sentenced for Possession of a Firearm And Ammunition </h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> U.S. Dist... More...
$0 (03-11-2025 - MD)<h1> United States of America v. Xavier Jones </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Baltimore, Maryland criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Washington, D.C. Man Sentenced to 22 Years in Federal Prison for Role in Armed Robberies of Four Maryland Cell Phone Stores</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> <br> Xavier Jones, 26, of W... More...
$0 (02-18-2025 - MD)State of Maryland v. Lando Neshitt Alston
Annapolis, Maryland criminal defense attorney represented the Defendant charged with illegal possession of a regulated firearm after being convicted of a disqualifying crime.<br> <br> On January 22, 2022, police officers were called to investigate a shooting outside of 450 Fontana Court, Glen Burnie, Maryland, 21061 ("residence"). After police arrived at the residence, an officer noticed the Appel... More...
$0 (01-24-2025 - MD)<h1> United States of America v. Montreal Proctor </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Greenbelt, Maryland criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possessing an Illegal Firearm </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Baltimore Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Possessing an Illegal Firearm</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><center><h2><font><br> <br> Montreal Proctor, 34, of Bal... More...
$0 (12-23-2024 - MD)<h1> United States of America v. Montreal Proctor </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Greenbelt, Maryland criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possessing an Illegal Firearm </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Baltimore Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Possessing an Illegal Firearm </h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><center><h2><font><br> <br> Montreal Proctor, 34, of B... More...
$0 (12-23-2024 - MD)State of Maryland v. Edgar Gerardo Escobar Sosa
Upper Marlboro, Maryland criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with murder.<br> <br> Following a jury trial in the Circuit Court for Prince George's County, Edgar Gerardo Escobar Sosa, appellant, was convicted of two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of first-degree assault, and one count of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony or crime of violence.... More...
$0 (12-27-2024 - MD)<h1> United States of America v. Montreal Proctor </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Greenbelt, Maryland criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possessing an Illegal Firearm </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Baltimore Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Possessing an Illegal Firearm </h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> <br> U.S. District Judge Deborah K. Chasano... More...
$0 (12-27-2024 - MD)<h1> United States of America v. Andrew Trayvon Hale </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Greenbelt, Maryland criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Series of Armed Commercial Robberies </font/color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Prince George's County Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for a Series of Armed Commercial Robberies </h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> U.S. District T... More...
$0 (12-18-2024 - MD)State of Maryland v. Calvin McCrea
<h2><br> City of Baltimore, Maryland criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with murder.<br> </h2><br> <br> Appellant was charged in two separate indictments for charges stemming from two incidents in Baltimore City, roughly twelve hours apart. In case 1, appellant was indicted by the Grand Jury for Baltimore City of first-degree murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a ... More...
$0 (12-13-2024 - MD)<h1> United States of America v. Darnell Palmer </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Greenbelt, Maryland criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Fentanyl And Firearm Offenses </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Montgomery County Man Sentenced To Federal Prison For Fentanyl And Firearm Offenses </h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> The Honorable Lydia K. Griggsby s... More...
$0 (10-29-2024 - MD)<h1> United States of America v. Tomeka Glenn, a/k/a “Tomeka Harris†and “Tomeka Davis†</h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Baltimore, Maryland criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Fraudulently Obtaining And Attempting To Obtain More Than $3 Million In Covid-19 Cares Act Loans </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Windsor Mill Woman Sentenced To Over Five Years' Imprisonment In Connection With Conspiracy Involving Fraud... More...
$0 (10-24-2024 - MD)<h1> United States of America v. Sarah Beth Clendaniel </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Baltimore, Maryland criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Maryland Woman Sentenced To 18 Years In Federal Prison For Conspiring To Destroy The Baltimore Region Power Grid</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> Sarah Beth Clendaniel, a Catonsville,... More...
$0 (09-25-2024 - MD)<h1> United States of America v. Shawn Dennis Stockard </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> St. Louis, MO criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Caught with 215 Guns </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Felon Caught with 215 Guns Sentenced to 72 Months in Prison</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> U.S. District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig on Tuesday sentenced a convicted fel... More...
$0 (09-17-2024 - MD)<h1> United States of America v. Boie Barry </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Greenbelt, Maryland criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with possession of ammunition by a convicted felon and possession of controlled substances with intent to distribute. </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Maryland Man Sentenced For Possession Of Ammunition And Possession Of Substances With Inten... More...
$0 (09-13-2024 - MD)<h1> United States of America v. Troy Spencer </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Baltimore, Maryland criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Possession Of A Firearm And Ammunition By A Prohibited Person And Possession Of A Firearm In A School Zone </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Baltimore Man Sentenced For Possession Of A Firearm And Ammunition By A Prohibited Person And Poss... More...
$0 (09-06-2024 - MD)A.C. v. M.C.
<h2><br> Baltimore, Maryland family law lawyers represented mother and father in a protective order dispute.<br> </h2><br> <br> Mother and Father are the formerly married parents of three children: M, age 15; S, age 13; and E, age 6.[3] They separated in 2020. Mother moved to Kentucky where she lived with her parents and other family members. Father continued to reside in Baltimore County, where t... More...
$0 (06-14-2024 - MD)<h1> United States of America v. Stephawn Watson </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Baltimore, Maryland criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Wire Fraud And Illegal Possession Of A Firearm </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Capitol Heights Man Sentenced To 53 Months In Federal Prison For Wire Fraud And Illegal Possession Of A Firearm</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><... More...
$0 (07-22-2024 - MD)<h1> United States of America v. Steven Umberto Angelini </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> Baltimore, Maryland criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Illegal Drug And Firearms Charges </font </color="red"></b></center></i></i><b><center></i><br> <b> </b> Former Baltimore Police Officer Sentenced To Two And A Half Years For Illegal Drug And Firearms Charges</h2></center></b></b> </h2></center></b><br> <br> U.S. Distric... More...
$0 (07-01-2024 - MD)<h1> United States of America v. Laveal David Jones </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center> St. Louis, Missouri criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Carjacking </font <br> </color="red"></b></h2></center></i></i><b><h2><center></i><br> </b> St. Louis Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Fatally Carjacking Friend </h2></center><br> <br> U.S. District Judge Ronnie L. White on Tuesday sentenced a convicted felon who fatall... More...
$0 (05-07-2024 - MD)<h1> United States of America v. Archie Arnold Paul a/k/a “Carter Hill†and “Zion Davis,†</h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center><i> Greenbelt, Maryland criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with conspiracy, bank fraud, aggravated identity theft, and for being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition .</font color="red"></b></h2></center></i></i><br> <b><h2><center><i></b> Maryland Fraudster Sentenced to More Than Six Years in Federal Prison for Bank Fraud Scheme... More...
$0 (03-27-2024 - MD)<h1> United States of America v. Archie Arnold Paul </h1>
<font color="red"><b><h2><center><i> Greenbelt, MD criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with a Bank Fraud Scheme.</font color="red"></b></h2></center></i></i><br> <b><h2><center><i></b> Maryland Fraudster Sentenced to More Than Six Years in Federal Prison for Bank Fraud Scheme </h2></center></i></font color="red"><br> <br> Archie Arnold Paul, a/k/a "Carter Hill†and "Z... More...
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