One of the questions I get asked most often is, “How many of your cases do you win?” It’s a fair question, but the answer depends entirely on how you define a “win.”

When you’re facing unfounded criminal accusations, having a knowledgeable and strategic defense is essential to protecting your rights and your future. At Silverman Thompson, we recently defended a client against charges of reckless endangerment and disorderly conduct following an incident with a security guard at a Ravens game. Thanks to a thorough legal strategy…

Every once in a while, a case comes along that underscores exactly why the presumption of innocence and the right to a fair trial matter so deeply. Recently, Silverman Thompson had the privilege of defending a client in a DUI case in Maryland that ended in an acquittal: a just result in the face of…

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 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 no evidence of the illegal…

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 County, Maryland, and I’m proud…

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 of cases. If you are…