A false domestic violence claim can throw your life into disarray, especially if you didn’t see it coming. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for someone you once loved, or still do, to falsely accuse you of assaulting them. And if this happens, it is in your best...
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3 proactive steps after false domestic violence accusations
When a spouse or domestic partner feels scorned or mistreated by you, they can inflict a lot of damage on your reputation or even your way of life. One way they may do so is to claim you abused or harmed them. Of course, you want to set the record straight, but you...
Domestic violence victims can’t drop criminal charges
Relationships sometimes get rocky and contentious, but they shouldn’t ever get physical. It’s sometimes possible that accidental contact will occur. It’s also possible that someone will make false accusations of domestic violence. Once a victim reports a crime, they...
3 mistakes to avoid when charged with domestic violence
Domestic violence is a serious offense. It is defined as an actual or a threat of physical, sexual or psychological harm to an intimate partner or a family member. A domestic violence charge carries significant penalties. If you are facing this situation, here is what...
Do you have a duty to retreat in Maryland?
If someone threatens you or assaults you, Maryland law does allow you to defend yourself. In fact, self-defense is a very common reason for what would otherwise be aggressive behaviors. In many altercations, one person will legitimately claim that they did not...
Why would someone fabricate domestic violence allegations?
You respect the law and have never received so much as a traffic ticket. Thus, it comes as a devastating shock when you’re informed that allegations of domestic violence have been made against you. You know for a fact that you have been either physically or...
Can you argue self-defense in a domestic violence case?
Maryland courts take domestic violence allegations extremely seriously. A conviction for domestic violence can lead to serious consequences – both legal and collateral – for the accused party. But what if you acted in self-defense? If you are charged with domestic...
Can you take self-defense too far?
You certainly have a right to defend yourself if you are attacked, even if that means using physical force to do so. This doctrine is known as self-defense. In a lot of cases, people who are practicing self-defense do still get arrested, but they can show that their...
What’s at stake in a Maryland domestic violence charge?
Domestic violence is not limited to a physical altercation between spouses. Under Maryland laws, the occurrence of any of these acts between members of a household amounts to domestic abuse: Assault Attempted or actual sexual assault Actions that cause bodily harm or...
Accused of domestic violence? Here are costly mistakes to avoid
Domestic violence is a serious offense. Even if you have been falsely accused, a domestic violence charge can lead to fines and jail time if you are convicted. Additionally, it can ruin other aspects of your life like your career, reputation and relationship with the...
