A Baltimore man accused of first-degree murder was denied bail on March. 4 before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Phillip S. Jackson.
Troy Peace, 33 is charged with first-degree murder, use of a firearm during a violent crime, and two counts of possession of a firearm with a felony conviction in connection to an incident on Oct. 16, 2021. Police have not released the victim’s name.
During a bail hearing on Friday, Judge Jackson listened as the prosecutor informed the court that the defendant is a danger to the community and should be held without bail.
Peace’s defense attorney, Jason Silverstein, argued that the defendant got into a verbal altercation with the victim but there is no evidence that he shot and killed the victim. He said there are conflicting reports because one witness says the defendant didn’t have a gun and the other witness says the defendant had the gun.
In addition, Silverstein mentions the defendant is a high school graduate, a single father, and has a CDL license. The defense attorney requested home detention because his client is not a public safety risk.
After listening to counsel, Judge Jackson deemed the defendant as a risk to public safety and denied bail.
Peace’s next hearing is scheduled for June 15.
