Archives for July 2016

Howard County law enforcement officers conducted a sting at a hotel in Jessup last month, leading to the arrest of 13 men, all charged with prostitution-related offenses. A spokesperson said the sting involved the placement of a fake ad on the website Backpage, which is a popular website for men seeking prostitutes. As men called in, they were allowed to talk to undercover female officers, who arranged a meeting at the hotel. When the men arrived at the room, they were placed under arrest.

According to police, it’s part of an ongoing program designed to end human trafficking in Howard County. A similar undercover effort nabbed eight men at a hotel in North Laurel in early February.

AV-Rated Columbia and Ellicott City, MD, Criminal Defense Lawyer

Jonathan Scott Smith, a Maryland Super Lawyer, has fought for the rights of criminal defendants in Maryland for more than 30 years. Because of his record and reputation for effective representation, he has been awarded the Client’s Choice Award from AVVO, based on an average client review of 5 stars (the highest rating possible). He has a perfect 10.0 Superb rating as a litigation attorney from AVVO, and has also built an outstanding reputation with his colleagues in the legal profession, earning an AV-rating under Martindale-Hubbell’s Peer Review Rating System. Smith was also recognized as a 2012 Top Rated Lawyer by The American Lawyer Magazine and Martindale-Hubbell.

Criminal Defense Attorney in Baltimore County, Maryland

At the law office of Jonathan Scott Smith, we aggressively defend people charged with any crime. Contact us by e-mail or call us at 410-740-0101 to schedule an appointment. We represent criminal defendants in Howard County, Baltimore County, Carroll County, Frederick County, Prince Georges County and Montgomery County in Maryland.

The motive behind an attempted murder in Severn last month?—it’s the oldest story in the book. Police say the suspect tried to kill a man he believed had slept with his girlfriend.

The defendant, 34-year-old James Dyson, has been charged with first and second degree assault, as well as attempted first degree murder in the June 20th incident. He also faces allegations of reckless endangerment and illegal use of a firearm.

The victim, who has chosen to remain nameless, told police that he was returning to his home near Pioneer Drive and Arwell Court some time before 5 a.m. on June 20, when he was approached by three men. He said the men did not attempt to rob him and exchanged no words with him, but one of the men pulled out a gun and shot him twice. The victim then found someone to take him to Laurel Regional Hospital, where he was treated. Police say they learned later that the victim had allegedly has sexual relations with Dyson’s girlfriend.

AV-Rated Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney

Maryland Super Lawyer Jonathan Scott Smith has aggressively protected the rights of criminal defendants in Maryland for more than 30 years. Because of his record and reputation for effective advocacy, he has been awarded the Client’s Choice Award from AVVO, with an average client review of 5 stars (the highest rating possible). He also has a perfect 10.0 Superb rating as a litigation attorney from AVVO. Smith was also recognized as a 2012 Top-Rated Lawyer by The American Lawyer Magazine and by Martindale-Hubbell.

Ellicott City and Columbia, MD Criminal Defense Lawyer

When you face criminal charges, you want someone who will aggressively protect your constitutional rights. Contact us by e-mail or call us at 410-740-0101 to schedule an appointment. We represent criminal defendants in Howard County, Baltimore County, Carroll County, Frederick County, Prince Georges County and Montgomery County in Maryland.