In The News
Byron L. Warnken, Esq. wins Heeney Award
The Maryland State Bar Association has selected Professor Byron L. Warnken as the 2012 recipient of the Robert C. Heeney Award. The Heeney Award is the MSBA “lifetime achievement award” in criminal law. It is selected annually by the 500-member MSBA Criminal Law & Practice Section, which consists of judges, prosecutors, and criminal defense attorneys. […]
Civil Lawsuits, Sentencings, and High Profile Trials
Byron Warnken was in the media half a dozen times last week. He commented on the Yeardley Love civil suit on ABC. He is quoted as saying, “The Plaintiffs want to make [George Huguely] take the stand, maybe make him admit it.” Click Byron Warnken comments on Love’s civil trial to read the whole story. […]
Warnken, LLC’s Recent Wins
Warnken, LLC has had numerous wins on behalf of clients lately. Byron L. Warnken, James Nichols, and Rebecca Smith are all experiencing great success. In the last two Court of Appeals of Maryland cases, the Firm has had one resounding win, with the other case still pending. In the last four Court of Special Appeals […]
Warnken on the New Health Care Law
Professor Byron Warnken was asked to speak to WBAL radio about the new health care law an its constitutionality, now that it has made its way to the Supreme Court. Warnken, a veteran Supreme Court litigator, spoke of the highly unusual nature of the Court hearing six hours of argument. The case, in Warnken’s opinion, […]
Joanna Findlay
Joanna Findlay is fighting her conviction in a Southern Maryland Court. Byron Warnken, Esq. has just filed an appearance on February 29, 2012 as her counsel. According to SoMdNews.com, Warnken stated in open court that he would be filing a motion for a new trial. As is most often the case, Warnken has been brought […]
Warnken Speaks on Huguely Again
Byron Warnken is one of the foremost appellate attorneys in Maryland. After the trial, comes sentencing (if it’s a criminal case), motions for new trial, other post trial motions, and, ultimately, the appeal. Appellate attorneys are often a different breed than trial attorneys. Warnken, in the linked video says, “In an appeal, the trial judge […]
Warnken in the News for Various Cases
Professor Byron Warnken has been in the news quite a bit lately discussing the Yeardley Love case, non-English speaking defendants, and the Bob Ehrlich / Paul Schurick robo-calling fiasco. You can read more about Warnken and non-English speaking defendants here. Warnken correctly predicted the outcome in the Schurick robo calling case. You can read more […]
Warnken Talks to ABC
Professor and Maryland Criminal Lawyer Byron L. Warnken was quoted multiple times this week in the media. He spoke to ABC about the George Huguely trial. The topic was opening statements and their power over juries. The opening statement is obviously crucial. Warnken’s quote can be read here.
Professor Warnken Talks to CBS
Jury selection is underway in the Yeardley Love murder trial. The trial is taking place in Virginia. CBS asked Professor Byron Warnken to comment on the case. The veteran criminal law professor and Maryland criminal attorney Warnken said that the prosecution’s case looks very solid. He also talked about various defenses that Huguely and the […]
Professor Byron Warnken Is Interviewed about Miranda Rights by the Washington Post
The Honorable Eric Johnson, on the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, granted a motion to suppress a confession given by a father in a sex abuse case involving his daughter. The defense argued that the statement was inadmissible because the defendant’s Miranda rights were violated. Judge Johnson, a former police officer, agreed. To obtain a […]