Baltimore, Maryland criminal lawyer represented Defendant charged with sexual exploitation of a child to produce child pornography and for being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.

On November 30, 2020, Harford County Sheriff’s deputies went to Travis Joseph Crawford’s residence, based on an arrest warrant issued for Crawford by Maryland State Police for firearms rel... More...    $0 (09-13-2022 - MD)

Baltimore, Maryland criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with sexual exploitation of a minor in order to produce child pornography.

Matthew K. Walsh, age 24, of Baltimore, Maryland, from at least 2016 through 2021, Walsh created fictitious profiles on several online platforms posing as a minor female to make contact with minor males between the ages of twelve and sevent... More...    $0 (07-22-2022 - md)

Greenbelt, Maryland criminal defense lawyer represented defendant charged with coercion and enticement of a minor.

Sean Levan Henson, age 28, of Suitland, Maryland was indicted for coercing and enticing a minor.


In February 2019, Henson used various social media platforms to communicate with a 14-year old female victim residing in Shenandoah County, Virginia. Henson sent ... More...    $0 (07-13-2021 - MD)

Baltimore, Maryland criminal defense lawyer represented Defendant charged with possession and distribution of child porn.

Mathew Palmer, age 44, of Severna Park, Maryland, to eight years in federal prison, followed by 20 years of supervised release, for distribution of child pornography. Judge Gallagher also ordered that, upon his release from prison, Palmer must register as a sex offend... More...    $0 (05-14-2021 - MD)

Baltimore, Maryland child pornography criminal defense lawyer represented Thomas Michael Mannion, Jr., age 46, who was charged by the United States of America with production of child pornography.

“Thomas Mannion is a predator and our children and communities are safer because he will now serve more than 33 years in federal prison,” said U.S. Attorney Robert K. Hur. “We are grateful for ... More...    $0 (10-24-2020 - MD)

Baltimore, MD - The United States of America charged Mark Steven Bartles with possession of child pornography.

Mark Steven Bartles, age 45, of Hagerstown, Maryland, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison, followed by lifetime supervised release, for possession of child pornography. Judge Hollander also sentenced Bartles to 10 months in prison for violating his supervised release for... More...    $0 (12-04-2019 - MD)

Greenbelt, MD - Montgomery County Man Convicted By Federal Jury Of Producing Child Pornography

Produced Videos Documenting His Sexual Abuse of Three Young Girls

A federal jury on September 13, 2018 convicted Kyle Stephen Thompson, age 33, of Burtonsville, Maryland, on 18 counts of production of child pornography. The jury deliberated less than 30 minutes before reaching its guil... More...    $0 (09-14-2018 - MD)

Rockville Cars, LLC and Priority 1 Automotive Group, Inc. (“Rockville Cars”), brought a Section 1983 suit in the District of Maryland against the City of Rockville, Maryland (“the City”) and its Acting Chief of Inspection Services, Robert L. Purkey, Jr. In its action, Rockville Cars alleged a violation of its procedural due process rights under the Fourteenth Amendment when the City suspended its ... More...    $0 (05-24-2018 - MD)

Baltimore, MD - Baltimore County Tax Preparer Found Guilty Of Filing False Tax Returns And Identity Theft

On May 22, 2018, a federal jury has convicted Dawn Chapelle Cottman, age 45, of Owings Mills, Maryland of fourteen counts of filing false tax returns, wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. Cottman owned a tax preparation business called 40 AM Tax Service, which she operated from ... More...    $0 (05-23-2018 - MD)

Greenbelt, MD - Silver Spring Man Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison For Distribution Of Child Pornography

United States District Judge Paula Xinis sentenced Kevin Heiting, age 30, of Silver Spring, Maryland today to 20 years in prison, followed by a lifetime of supervised release, for distribution of child pornography and other admitted conduct detailed in his plea agreement.

The ... More...    $0 (04-14-2018 - MD)

On October 2, 2015, appellant, a science teacher at a Montgomery County high
school, administered a makeup exam to N.S., one of his students.1 As part of the
accommodations for her learning disability, N.S. took a written examination and then had
the questions administered orally.
After completing the written examination, N.S. went to the front of the classroom,
where a... More...    $0 (03-31-2018 - MD)

This matter involves a school resource officer’s decision to handcuff a calm, compliant elementary school student for fighting with another student three days prior. The child brought a claim under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 for excessive use of force in violation of the Fourth Amendment and several state law claims. On a motion for summary judgment, the district court concluded that the officer’s conduct d... More...    $0 (02-14-2018 - MD)

M.L., a minor, by and through his parents, Akiva and Shani Leiman, and Akiva and Shani Leiman, individually and in their capacity as M.L.’s parents (collectively, the “Plaintiffs”), appeal the district court’s denial of their motion for summary judgment under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (“IDEA”), 20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq., and the grant of summary judgment to Dr. Jack Smith,1 in... More...    $0 (08-14-2017 - MD)

Stacy L. Lewis appeals the district court’s decision upholding the Social Security Administration’s denial of her application for disability insurance benefits and supplemental security income. Because the administrative law judge (“ALJ”) did not give appropriate weight to the opinions of Lewis’ treating physicians and failed to adequately explain his decision to deny her benefits, we vacate the j... More...    $0 (06-02-2017 - MD)

Baltimore, MD - Ohio Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Travel with Intent to Engage in Illegal Sexual Conduct

U.S. District Judge Ellen L. Hollander sentenced Michael L. Fischer, age 42, of Toledo, Ohio, today to 10 years in federal prison, followed by 20 years of supervised release, for travel with intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct. Fisher traveled from Ohio to Mar... More...    $0 (04-20-2017 - MD)

Baltimore, MD - Allegany County Man Pleads Guilty to Sexual Exploitation of a Minor to Produce Child Pornography

Jason Wayne Hines, age 37, formerly of Cumberland, Maryland, pleaded guilty to sexually exploiting a child to produce child pornography.

The guilty plea was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Rod J. Rosenstein; Special Agent in Charge Andr... More...    $0 (04-11-2017 - MD)