Former County Prosecutor Facing Carjacking and Armed Robbery Charges

Isaiah Dixon III, a former Baltimore County Prosecutor is being held on charges of carjacking and armed robbery. According to the Baltimore Sun, at last check, Dixon was being held at the Baltimore County Detention Center, in what is an unexpected view for him, from the other side of the bars.

Dixon is accused of taking a 2009 Honda Accord from its 31 year old female owner earlier in the week. The robbery happened on Smith Avenue outside of Shoppers Food & Pharmacy. Dixon allegedly used a knife and threatened the woman, who handed over her keys. When Dixon was pulled over later in the day on Belle Avenue, he ran from the car but was apprehended and arrested.

This isn’t Dixon’s first run in with the law. As a matter of fact, proceedings to remove him from the bar are currently underway. Dixon, who practices out of Towson, is said to have taken on new clients as late as July of last year, even after he was notified of the complaints against him.
Thos complaints originate with Dixon’s past drug issues and this current incident causes one to wonder if those issues are, in fact, in the past.

A drug problem can cause people to do things completely out of character. A once highly respected professional man can turn down a path of self destruction and crime when addiction is in the picture.

While drugs aren’t a valid defense in the criminal courts, the courts do occasionally provide resources for people who are accused of crimes related to drug addiction. This is especially true for cases involving possession of a controlled substances or possession of marijuana.

If you find yourself facing criminal charges and aren’t sure what options you have, a consultation with a defense attorney is in order. Together we can take a look at your case and determine the best course of action.

Whether you are up against charges of drug possession or even theft, misdemeanor or felony charges, I may be able to help. Call me today for a consultation.

One Baltimore Adult, Two Juveniles Face Assault Charges

Three people are facing assault charges in a case with serious racial overtones. All three have entered not guilty pleas and the case is set for a December 11th trial according to the Baltimore Sun.

Twenty eight year old Calvin E. Lockner, 16 year old Emmanuel Miller, and 17 year old Zachary Watson all face charges in adult criminal court. The charges against them include 1st degree assault and carjacking. If convicted, the sentences could be enhanced under Maryland’s hate crime laws.

Last month, the trio was arrested on suspicion of beating elderly James A, Privott, a black man, who was fishing at Fort Armistead Park. During the beating the three shouted racial slurs and the prosecution believes this crime would have never happened had the victim been a white man.

This earlier report from ABC News reveals that the attack cost 76 year old Privott two teeth and a possible broken eye socket. He was treated at the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center. The weapon of choice used in the attack was a baseball bat.

Lockner is a known white supremacist, with racist tattoos and a nickname of Adolph Hitler. He has spent time in prison after a 2000 conviction on a sex offense.

The two juveniles do not, as of yet, have any adult criminal records, and their attorneys argue the boys were not involved and did not know of Lockner’s intention to beat Privott.

Assault charges are very serious and these are made even more serious because they appear to have been committed based on the skin color of the victim. There are special laws on the books that apply to hate crimes, potentially increasing the penalty because of the racially motivated nature of the offense.

A typical 1st degree assault charge carries a maximum potential penalty of 25 years. These men, if convicted, could serve more.

If you are facing assault charges it may not resemble this case at all. Perhaps you got into it with a companion or got stuck in the middle of a bar fight. Whatever the case, I want to help. Contact me immediately to discuss the situation that led to your charges.

Sixty-Six Year Old Man Charged in Odenton Road Rage Incident

If you have ever been cut off in traffic or narrowly missed having an accident due to the error of another driver you may have gotten angry. However, getting angry and threatening that driver with a gun are two different things. The latter can land you in a slew of legal trouble as 66 year old Lawrence D. Bourgard is finding out.

Police responded to what they thought was an accident but found the scene to actually involve a case of road rage. A 24 year old driver admitted to possibly cutting off Bourgard in traffic but what Bourgard allegedly did following that was a little extreme.

The 24 year old victim stated that Bourgard pulled alongside her, showed her a firearm, and asked if she “wanted to get shot”. Police found the weapon, a loaded .38 caliber revolver, in the vehicle with Bourgard and made an arrest on the spot.

Bourgard now faces several charges including reckless endangerment, transporting a handgun in a vehicle, and both first degree and second degree assault.

The assault charges alone are enough to threaten harsh penalties and dramatic changes in Bourgard’s life. A first degree assault charge can end in up to 25 years in prison. Second degree assault carries a potential 10 year sentence. Reckless endangerment is even considered an assault charge and carries another 5 year potential prison sentence.

In addition, Bourgard faces weapons charges, with a potential for significant additional penalties in his criminal record. Because of their propensity for injury, weapons charges are taken very seriously by the Maryland criminal courts.

Whether you are facing simple traffic offense or a serious assault charge, you want to ensure you put your case in competent hands. An experienced local attorney can give you the attention you need while ensuring your rights are looked after through the entire criminal process.

Let’s discuss the particulars of your case. I want to know what happened in detail so I can assist you in making the best legal decisions. Call me right away.