Maryland Domestic Violence Lawyer

Domestic violence is a broad term applied to a number of Maryland crimes. Charges such as assault, sexual assault, rape, trespassing, stalking, harassment, and kidnapping can all be considered domestic violence crimes in Maryland depending on who the alleged victim is in relation to the defendant. If the accuser is your spouse, ex spouse, or other family member, the case could be considered a domestic offense.

Charges and accusations like these can arise through both civil actions and criminal charges. In a civil action, a protective order might be issued by the court. This court order prohibits the defendant from coming in contact with the accuser. They most often apply to not only physical contact, but also phone and email communications. Criminal charges on the other hand can result in serious repercussions including jail time and fines.

The moment you are contacted by police, their investigation begins. The police are trained to elicit statements from people that are incriminating and can be used in court. Fortunately, you have the constitutional right to have a Maryland domestic violence lawyer present during all meetings with police. His presence can help ensure you do not make any statements to police that could potentially hurt your case.

When you are facing civil actions or domestic violence criminal charges, the Maryland defense attorneys at Price Benowitz LLP can help.