Jon Katz’s victories

From a medical marijuana sentence on thirty plants, to a probation before judgment

March 27, 2007

Practicing criminal defense is about bringing the client to harmony as much as possible at all stages of the case, including at trial and at any sentencing. Maryland’s medical marijuana sentencing law (which I have discussed here) appears to be a strange compromise between those...

Client Caught in Disbelief Over an Acquittal

February 26, 2007

A drug possession conviction requires probable cause to seize the alleged drugs; proof that the seized item constitutes illegal drugs; and proof beyond a reasonable doubt of knowledge, dominion and control over the alleged drugs. (Image from public domain.) When I started doing criminal defense over...

Professional and thorough approach

I’ve known Jon as a colleague and friend for decades. There is no lawyer who cares more about the people he represents and is more dedicated to a professional and thorough approach to defense of one’s Constitutional rights than Jon. He would be my first pick to go to if I ever needed a criminal law defender.

Paul Grussendorf
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Homework Pays Off!

Jon is a bulldog. In a judicial system that treats each defendant as a cog in a factory, Jon researches all the inherent biases in the system and advocates zealously and passionately on his client’s behalf. In my case, due to Covid-19, I needed to wait 10 months for proper adjudication. Yet, at the outset, Jon advised me to do a long list of homework to help with my case (potential misdemeanors for DUI and reckless driving). I accomplished all of the homework as quickly as possible. At times, it felt as though the homework would not provide me with the outcome that I wanted – given how impersonal the court experience had been. Nonetheless, when the day came, Jon meticulously went through all of the homework, presented it in a holistic and systematic way, and negotiated an excellent outcome on my behalf (dropped charge; substantial charge/penalty reduction on the other). The judge openly noted how impressive the homework was, and he went further noting that my counsel was outstanding. I couldn’t agree more. At times, Jon can come off brusquely or hurried, but he is always on his game when the day in court arrives. And that bulldog approach is precisely what makes him effective. Thank you, Jon, for a terrific outcome!

K.
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A true Professional that really cares about his clients

Jon is Great at what he does. A true Professional that really cares about his clients. I would recommend Jon without hesitation…Thanks again Mr.Katz for all you do!.

TC
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Jon Katz’s victories

From a medical marijuana sentence on thirty plants, to a probation before judgment

Client Caught in Disbelief Over an Acquittal

Jon Katz Practices in the Following Courts and Beyond