Domestic Violence

Domestic violence may be terrifying for the victim. The partner who acts violently against their family member may do so as a way of controlling them. Domestic violence can involve physical force, emotional abuse or sexual assaults. A charge of domestic violence may...

If you’re in an abusive relationship, imagine that you decide to end it by calling the police during a domestic incident. Ten minutes later, two officers are at your door, and you let them in, happy someone is on your side.  However, your partner then blames you for...

If someone accuses you of domestic violence, it is crucial to understand what that means. Just because you have never laid a finger on your partner does not mean you could not face charges. There are several groups of people that could make accusations of domestic...

When someone makes an accusation of domestic violence, most people will assume they have a good reason. If someone accuses you, the authorities, even friends and family, may believe there is truth to the matter and look to confirm their suspicions. How you act in the...

Being accused of a crime or civil offense can disrupt your life in a significant way. When your charges involve allegations of domestic violence, you will likely experience repercussions in your personal life very quickly. This is especially true if you are a parent,...

For people in an abusive relationship, it takes not only courage to leave, but often financial resources. Victims of domestic violence in Maryland don’t always have access to the money necessary to forge a life without their abuser, especially because perpetrators...

Though many people know of heard of stalking and know what it involves, they may be unaware of its connection to domestic violence. However, this form of intimidation is often used by people as a means of controlling their former partner or making them fearful. In...

October is domestic violence awareness month here in Maryland. Happily, a change in legislation has just come into effect concerning how certain offenses related to domestic violence are categorized. Advocates hope this change will aid survivors as they seek justice...

Charges of domestic violence are no small matter, whatever the circumstances may be. For survivors, it may be just one part of the process of getting away from an abuser. For those accused, the charges are serious and have the potential to significantly impact the...

So often when picturing a survivor of domestic violence, many people think of a woman. While they are often the most likely victims, men are also frequently subject to abuse from an intimate partner. This is what one player for the Baltimore Ravens, D.J. Fluker,...