Case Results
Selected Outcomes From Maryland Courts
The outcome of any legal matter depends on its specific facts, the applicable law, and the decisions made by courts and prosecutors. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes in future cases. The examples below are provided to illustrate the range of matters handled and the types of resolutions achieved through careful preparation and advocacy.
Each case is approached individually, with attention to evidence, procedure, and long-term consequences for the client.
State of Maryland v. G.S.
Charges: First-degree murder, attempted murder
Result: Not guilty on all counts
- Multiple witnesses accused the defendant, including cooperating accomplices, a jailhouse informant, and a late-appearing weapons witness.
- Defense systematically discredited every witness through preparation and cross-examination.
- Prosecution’s motive theory was effectively dismantled.
- Jury returned full acquittal despite high-profile security and courtroom threats.
State of Maryland v. G.S.
Charges: Second-degree rape
Result: Not guilty on all counts
- Case relied on delayed accusation, inconsistent statements, and incomplete investigation.
- Defense introduced exculpatory body-camera footage, independent witness testimony, and video evidence showing consensual behavior.
- The key witness admitted uncertainty under cross-examination.
- The jury rejected the prosecution’s narrative and acquitted on all charges.
State of Maryland v. C.F.
Charges: Second-degree rape
Result: Not guilty on all counts
- Allegations were contradicted by Ring camera footage from inside and outside the alleged crime scene.
- Defense secured pretrial release and successfully admitted the video evidence at trial.
- Medical testimony was neutralized by showing injuries can occur in consensual encounters.
- The jury deliberated briefly before returning a complete acquittal.
State of Maryland v. F.H.
Charges: First-degree assault, strangulation
Result: Not guilty on all counts
- The case hinged on credibility, physical feasibility, and missing or disputed evidence.
- Defense proved the alleged strangulation was mechanically unlikely through expert force testing.
- Body-camera footage and physical details contradicted the complainant’s account.
- After months of pretrial detention, the jury acquitted on all charges.
State of Maryland v. C.B.
Charges: Attempted first-degree murder, first-degree arson
Result: Released from jail, resolved with minor plea
Prosecution relied almost entirely on the accusation of an intoxicated boyfriend who did not witness the alleged fire.
Defense obtained delayed body-camera footage, 911 calls, CAD reports, and fire marshal interviews through public records requests.
Evidence showed anonymous 911 calls traced to the boyfriend, a minimal fire, and behavior inconsistent with a genuine emergency.
Judge ordered release from detention, and the case was ultimately resolved with a minor charge rather than trial.
Discuss your situation
If you are facing criminal charges or dealing with the consequences of a serious injury, you are entitled to informed legal guidance. Contact Howard Greenberg, Attorney at Law, LLC to schedule a confidential consultation and discuss how your matter may be handled.