Domestic Violence

Multiple organizations in Maryland are seeking increased funding for their domestic violence abuse programs. The organizations, all of which are grassroots, are working to change the way that the funding for these programs is distributed by state and county entities....

A plea bargain is a way to resolve a criminal case that can give you some control over the outcome of the case. You have to think about what outcome you want and which ones you might be willing to consider if you are going to try for a plea bargain.When you are trying...

Domestic violence is a crime that is taken very seriously in Maryland. The law does take a harsh stance against a host of actions that can occur in these cases.There are several different things that are considered domestic violence in this state. False imprisonment,...

Domestic violence is a term that encompasses physical abuse and other types of abuse. In many cases, there is more than one type of abuse present in a case. It is imperative for defendants to understand how emotional abuse might come into the picture when they are...

The holidays are a stressful time for many people, but you can't let this stress get you into trouble. Sometimes, people joke about having a dysfunctional family. The fact here is that there isn't really anything funny about dysfunction at family events. This can...

People tend to focus on the criminal aspect of a domestic violence case. It is easy to understand why, but people need to realize that there is often a civil case that has to be addressed. Victims of domestic violence can seek compensation for their injuries in a...

You shouldn't ever take domestic violence accusations lightly. In some cases, these charges can ruin your future. They can rip apart your family and cost you dearly. We understand the challenges that domestic violence cases come with. We can help you learn the ways...

Our previous blog post touched on some of the ways that a domestic violence conviction can impact your life. This is something that is very serious just because of the nature of the charges. If you are facing these charges, you need to think about your life as it...

When you are accused of domestic violence, your immediate concern might be figuring out how you can keep your family together. This is understandable; however, you likely need to start focusing on a defense strategy because a domestic violence conviction can have very...

We recently discussed some of the harsh penalties that you might face for domestic violence charges. If you recall, you can face up to life in prison for a rape conviction that is related to domestic violence. While this might seem harsh, it is proof that you need to...