Howard County Domestic Violence

Adept Howard County Domestic Violence Lawyer

Domestic violence is a Maryland criminal offense related to the abuse of a family member or someone with whom the alleged abuser has a romantic relationship.  Domestic violence charges can result from a number of related crimes, including assault, sexual assault, rape, kidnapping, harassment, and stalking.  In Howard County domestic violence cases, legal action is swift and immediate.  Courts issue emergency protective orders to protect alleged victims of domestic violence, even before the accused is charged.  If you need legal help related to a domestic dispute, contact an experienced Howard County domestic violence lawyer as soon as possible.  A Howard County domestic violence attorney can help victims of abuse gain immediate legal protection.  For those accused of Maryland domestic violence, a Howard County domestic violence lawyer can protect their rights, understand the terms of any protective order against them, and begin building a successful defense strategy.

A Maryland domestic violence conviction has extreme negative consequences, which may include:

• Jail
• Loss of the right to possess firearms
• Revocation of security clearance
• Loss of child custody
• Loss or restriction of visitation with children
• Criminal record

If you have been charged with domestic violence, a judge will hear your case at the Howard County District Court, located at 3451 Courthouse Drive in Ellicott City, Maryland.   All too often, Howard County domestic violence attorneys see cases of inflated or even false claims of abuse for the purpose of revenge or to gain an advantage in a custody dispute.  Frequently, charges of domestic violence are the result of an altercation in which both parties are guilty of assault; however, police often make an arrest based on the story they find most credible based on information that is often incomplete.  A Howard County domestic violence lawyer will fully evaluate your case, from the domestic history of the parties involved and the character of the accuser through the police investigative techniques and arrest. 

If a protective order has been filed against you in a domestic dispute case, your Howard County domestic violence attorney can help you understand the terms of the order or can challenge its validity in court.  If you have been served with a protective order, it is imperative that you comply fully with the order.  Violation of a protective order is a separate criminal charge punishable by up to 90 days in jail on the first offense.

For a free consultation with a Howard County domestic violence attorney, contact Price Benowitz LLP.

If you have suffered personal injuries due to a domestic violence incident and are seeking compensation, please read our Maryland Personal Injury Lawyer website for more details.