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Suspect Steals Gun From Arundel Mills Mall Store

July 30, 2014 by

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A Maryland teenager was arrested for breaking into the closed Outdoor World Bass Pro Shop in the Arundel Mills Mall and stealing at least one, if not more, shotguns.*

The teen is all of 19 years old and police are not certain how he was able to break into the shop in the wee hours of the morning. However, police know how he exited the shop, as security footage shows him departing from the scene through the inside of the mall, allegedly carrying the gun.

After investigating, detectives were guided to a Prince George’s County home, where the 19-year-old had shaved off his very obvious sideburns in an attempt to change his appearance. It is not clear why the young man stole the gun, nor was the gun recovered.

Experienced Theft Criminal Defense Attorney

Attorney Jonathan Scott Smith is a former Maryland prosecutor turned criminal defense attorney. Since 1984, he has been fighting for the rights of the accused and has tried hundreds of cases through to verdict throughout the Baltimore and Washington, D.C., metro areas.

He represents both adults and juveniles facing charges of unlawful possession of a weapon, theft, robbery, burglary, murder, rape, assault, child violence and neglect, drunk driving and other crimes. Mr. Smith’s work has earned recognition and respect from both clients and peers.

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The firm also handles personal injury, medical malpractice and nursing home abuse cases.

*http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/anne-arundel/odenton/bs-md-outdoor-world-burglary-20140202,0,7173026.story#ixzz2th2J1YXx

Filed Under: Theft Charges

Over $15,000 in Necklaces Stolen From Arundel Mills

July 14, 2014 by

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Four men recently stole two diamond necklaces worth $15,759 from the Hanover Mall in Arundel Mills. It’s amazing that they actually got away with it, because they simply walked into the store, reached across the counter and stole the jewelry right out of the display case. They then ran from the store, and officers were unable to find them.*

The burglary happened around 7 in the evening. Anne Arundel County police provided this description of the burglars:

  1. One man is 6 feet tall, black, in his 40s, weighing around 210 pounds. He wore a navy blue baseball cap, a button-down shirt, and blue jeans with a horseshoe symbol on the rear pockets.
  2. Another man is 5-foot-8, in his 40s, black, about 160 pounds, with glasses, and is wearing a dark hoodie, baseball cap and blue jeans.
  3. The third suspect is about 6 feet tall and black, is wearing a hoodie and weighs about 270 pounds.
  4. The fourth suspect is 5-foot-9 and black, weighs about 230 pounds, and was wearing a black-and-white checked button-down shirt.

Skilled Burglary Defense Attorney in Maryland

Attorney Jonathan Scott Smith has been working in the criminal law field for 30-plus years. During that time he has earned recognition and respect from his peers and clients alike for his meticulous preparation and building of strong cases for the defense, his care and commitment to his clients and his ability to fight for their rights at every stage of a challenging criminal defense case.
Among the honors and recognitions Mr. Smith has received are:

  • 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

The Smith Criminal Defense Law Firm handles cases involving burglary, theft, drug charges, 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.

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Discuss your situation with a former prosecutor turned criminal defense attorney. He understands how the prosecution thinks, anticipates their moves and builds a case that is strong in your defense. Find out how attorney Jonathan Scott Smith can help you. 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.

*Past results are no indication of future results.

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/anne-arundel/bs-md-royal-jewelers-burglary-20140115,0,7314607.story#ixzz2th2ZNN7i

**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.

Filed Under: Burglary Charges, Criminal Defense

Man Arrested as Suspect in Maryland Live! Casino Robbery

July 1, 2014 by

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Hanover is contending not only with the gambling issues the Maryland Live! Casino raises, but also with thieves attracted to the place where money flows freely and people may not always be paying close attention to their pocketbooks and wallets.*

Recently, two men were arrested for what police called a brazen robbery at Maryland’s biggest casino. Around 8 a.m., a man who was sleeping in his car inside the casino’s parking garage awoke to noise near his vehicle. When he left the car to investigate, two men approached him; one had a knife. They demanded property and threatened him with the knife against his neck, said Anne Arundel County Police Lieutenant T. J. Smith.

However, the two thieves weren’t prepared for the dozens of security cameras that took pictures of them from many different angles. Cops tracked the two down soon after they left the scene.

There was also another robbery at the casino in July, and another one back in January. During the January robbery, a man, age 32, attempted to steal a 71-year-old woman’s purse, using a knife as she was entering an elevator. He did not succeed.

A bit later, the man struck again. This time, his victim was a 35-year-old woman who was inside her car in the casino’s parking garage. The suspect evidently approached her with the knife and stole money from her. In both cases, the women were not injured.

The alleged thief was identified through the surveillance system at the casino, witnesses on the scene and casino security.

Maryland Live! Casino issued a statement that said, in part: “We have highly sophisticated resources at our disposal, as well as a substantial security force that make it nearly impossible for anyone to perpetrate a crime on our property and get away with it.”

Skilled Burglary Defense Attorney in Maryland

Criminal defense attorney Jonathan Scott Smith has more than 30 years of experience in the criminal justice field. His work has earned him recognition and respect from peers and clients alike.

In addition to being included on the select Maryland Super Lawyer List, he has been listed in the Top 100 Lawyers in Maryland by Super Lawyers (2014), and has been rated by his peers as AV-Preeminent,** the highest peer rating by Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, for the past 25 years in a row.

Our law firm represents clients defending themselves against charges of robbery, violent assault, burglary, theft, drug offenses and other crimes. 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.

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To discuss your situation with an attorney who can help, please 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.

*Past results are no indication of future results.

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/anne-arundel/glen-burnie/bs-md-ar-casino-robbery-20130723,0,4346885.story#ixzz2th2pX6hb
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/anne-arundel/bs-md-ar-robbery-at-casino-20130721,0,6527074.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.

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