FrizWoods in the Press
Our attorneys are regularly called on by journalists and news outlets to provide legal analysis on Maryland criminal defense topics. Below are some of our recent media appearances.
Prince George's County Reviewing 100+ Criminal Cases Over Fingerprint Concerns
DC News Now | 2025
Prince George's County launched a review of more than 100 criminal cases after concerns surfaced about fingerprint analysis conducted by a single forensic examiner. Max Frizalone was interviewed by DC News Now about the implications for defendants whose cases may have relied on that evidence.
"I don't know that every single case involving this examiner is going to have an issue, but it certainly calls into question all those cases. Certainly gives ground for people to ask for new trials based on newly discovered evidence."
"How many people relied upon that result in investigations, in prosecutions, in deciding whether or not to go to trial, in actual trials? Could a jury have been presented this result as being reliable and perhaps the only print found or an important fact like that, which could be wrong?"
Read the full article on DC News Now
Motor1: Maryland's New Speeding Law Will Carry Jail Time
Motor1.com | June 2025
Max Frizalone was featured in Motor1's coverage of the Sergeant Patrick Kepp Act, a new Maryland law making it a criminal offense to drive 30 mph or more over the speed limit. The article, which drew nearly a million views on TikTok, covered Max's breakdown of the law and his commentary on Maryland's speed limits.
"If you are going fast enough, you could be going in the back of the cruiser."
Max also told Motor1 that Maryland's highway speed limits should be raised: "I believe all highways should be 65 mph across the state."
Read the full article on Motor1
Fox 5 DMV Zone: Juvenile Car Dealership Break-Ins
Fox 5 DC / DMV Zone
Max Frizalone appeared on Fox 5's DMV Zone to the impact of Maryland's new juvenile laws relating to stolen vehicles and children below the eligible age for charges. Max provided legal analysis on how juvenile defense cases are handled differently from adult criminal cases in Maryland.
Riding Counsel Podcast: Motorcycle DUI and Police Searches
Riding Counsel Podcast | November 2025
Max Frizalone joined attorney Richard Jaffe on the Riding Counsel Podcast to discuss motorcycle DUI stops, police search procedures, field sobriety testing, and what riders need to understand about their rights during a traffic stop. The 33-minute episode covers the difference between DUI and DWI, common reasons motorcyclists get pulled over, how field sobriety tests work on riders, breathalyzer accuracy, and what happens to your motorcycle after an arrest.
Listen on Apple Podcasts | Watch on YouTube
Media Inquiries
If you are a journalist looking for legal commentary on a Maryland criminal defense topic, contact us or reach Max Frizalone or Luke Woods directly at (301) 720-1917. We are available 24/7.