Archives for June 2014

Hit-and-Run in Harwood and Four Arrested

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A regular family feud ensued at a Harwood mobile home park after a woman and her estranged husband and father of her child got into a fight during what was meant to be a routine drop-off of their child. The child’s mother, Jane Doe, father, John Doe, the mother’s boyfriend, Bob, and the father’s brother, Dave Doe, all were arrested after getting into a fight while dropping off the child at the father’s house.*

Evidently, the estranged couple began arguing and the argument escalated into a fight. At that point, the boyfriend, Bob, went after the husband’s brother Dave with a baseball bat. The brother retaliated by hitting him with a two-by-four.

As the couple was pulling out with their car, the brother then smashed the window on the driver’s side. Then the boyfriend drove into the brother and left the scene. Additionally, he struck a female bystander, who suffered thankfully only minor injuries, and two cars that were parked in the mobile home park.

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  • Maryland Super Lawyer List
  • Listed in the Top 100 Lawyers in Maryland by Super Lawyers (2014)
  • 10.0 Superb as a litigation attorney by AVVO, the consumer review website
  • AV-Preeminent,** the highest peer rating by Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, for the past 25 years in a row

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*http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/anne-arundel/annapolis/bs-md-ar-hit-and-run-20140218,0,7509937.story

**AV® Preeminent™, BV® Distinguished™ and Rated are certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the Bar and the Judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings fall into two categories — legal ability and general ethical standards.

Woman Pepper Sprays More Than 20 People in Failed Arundel Mills Robbery Attempt

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Recently, a woman who was confronted for attempting to steal a pair of boots at the Arundel Mills Mall pepper sprayed 24-plus people trying to escape.*

The woman in question is from Baltimore, and took the boots, sprayed the store and ran. She also pulled a knife when a security guard stopped her outside the store, Off Broadway Shoes, in the middle of the day.

The security guard was able to get the knife despite the fact that the woman also pepper sprayed him while they struggled. He was also able to take the pepper spray from her and spray her. The police then took her into custody.

The security guard and an employee at Off Broadway Shoes were treated at Baltimore Washington Medical Center for exposure to pepper spray. All others on the scene were treated at the store by firefighters from Anne Arundel County.

The woman has been charged with many crimes, including robbery, theft, reckless endangerment and several counts of second-degree assault.

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Attorney Jonathan Scott Smith is an aggressive, experienced former prosecutor who now fights for the defense. With a 30-year track record of results, this is one lawyer you want on your side when you are facing a criminal case against you.

Mr. Smith is known and respected by both peers and clients alike. His recognitions include:

  • Inclusion on the Maryland Super Lawyer List
  • Top Attorneys in Maryland (American Registry 2013)
  • The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers (this organization is by invitation only and limited to the Top 100 Trial Lawyers from each state in the union)
  • Listed in the Top 100 Lawyers in Maryland by Super Lawyers (2014)
  • 10.0 Superb as a litigation attorney by AVVO, the consumer review website
  • AV-Preeminent,** the highest peer rating by Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, for the past 25 years in a row

The Smith Law Firm handles cases involving drunk driving, hit-and-runs, drug charges, theft offenses, violent crimes including murder and adult sex offenses. We represent clients throughout Maryland, including Columbia, Clarksville, Sykesville, Fulton, Elkridge, Frederick, Mt. Airy, Ellicott City, Laurel, Westminster and Baltimore, and throughout Howard County, Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Carroll County, Frederick County, Prince George’s County and Montgomery County in Maryland.

Skilled Criminal Defense Attorney on Your Side

The Smith Law Firm is prepared to fight for your rights. Find out how attorney Jonathan Scott Smith can protect your rights. Contact us by e-mail or call our office at 410-740-0101 to schedule an appointment. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.

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