Domestic Violence

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

If the police arrest you on charges of domestic violence, you must act quickly. Do not think it will blow over or that the alleged victim will tell the police it has all been a big mistake. Once a charge is filed, only the prosecution or court can put it to bed....

When people hear about domestic violence, they may automatically picture a victim who has bruises and other injuries. It’s true that physical domestic violence is usually the easiest to spot, but it’s not the only type of domestic violence that can occur between a...

Compared with other violent crimes, domestic violence isn't particularly severe in the eyes of many people. Arrests and criminal charges can stem from a neighbor misunderstanding an argument or a relationship between two people with poor impulse control. If the other...

Let’s get this out of the way: domestic violence is a very heinous act. Domestic violence robs the victim of their dignity and self-worth. That said, if you have been accused of domestic violence, it is important that you move with speed to defend your rights and...

If someone accuses you of domestic violence, it puts a series of events in motion that will throw your life into chaos. The speed at which it happens may shock you. Let’s say you and your spouse arrive home from work after stressful days and end up arguing over...