Domestic violence order cannot last longer than 1 year, unless extended by court order for an additional year. Peace orders only last 6 months. A permanent injunction seems unlikely in this scenario. Therefore, depending how long ago the order was entered, it may have already expired. If his... View More

It is not a conviction, because it is not a criminal matter. It is a civil case order. It is not part of a criminal history record.

Report it to tge authorities

First, document the harassment. I often provide clients was an agenda or calendar that has individual pages for each day. I have them document in that agenda exactly what happened on a specific date and keep a running log of it. Don't lie or exaggerate anything in that book, be as accurate as... View More

He is as on parole and probation as well? If he was on parole (early conditional release from a prison sentence) and he was re-arrested on a new charge, parole is automatically revoked and he returns to prison to serve his existing sentence. Release on bond in that situation is rare. Even if he was... View More

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answered on Jul 4, 2019

Your situation needs a lawyer to ask you questions and get more information in order to advise you. So, please contact an attorney experienced in divorce and domestic violence.

It’s a complicated question. With no court order in effect, either parent has legal authority to have physical custody and can move out of state. However, because this is the child’s home state of residence, Maryland courts have jurisdiction to hear a custody dispute under the Uniform Child... View More

First Degree Assault carries a potential penalty of 25 years in jail. It is a very serious charge, and he needs a lawyer.

First Degree Assault can be charged in either of two factual circumstances: (1) intentionally cause or attempt to cause serious physical injury to another; or (2)... View More

Unless the trial is a criminal charge, and you are under a conditional release on bond which imposes specific travel restrictions, then no.

You can personally obtain expungement forms from the clerk of the court or hire an attorney to assist you.

You can try for a protective order. Or you can just report the emails to the police.

You cannot refuse to testify, but you can make your wishes known to the prosecutor that you do not wish to proceed.

You called the police. They responded and saw evidence of physical injury caused by assault. They now have sufficient evidence to investigate a crime against the person who did this to you. Do you have minor children? That could also be an issue if they were involved in any way as victims. You may... View More

You will need a lawyer to research whether you can in this situation. Ordinarily a district court protective order may be appealed to the circuit court and is heard “de novo”, meaning you get a complete do-over. However, there is a general legal doctrine that holds that a litigant may not... View More

Nobody can answer that question without a whole lot more facts and details. He needs a lawyer who can review all the circumstances of the specific offense he's charged with, his background, and his current situation. A prior record for the same kind of charges will result in harsher... View More

You must appear if subpoenaed. The prosecutor may request the judge issue a body attachment, meaning the sheriff will come get you, place you in custody, and deliver you to the courthouse. You may be held in contempt of court. If you have not previously asserted your spousal privilege, a spouse has... View More

No, any monetary award to which you could be entitled would have to be awarded as part of the balancing of the “equities” in your divorce judgment. There is no separate cause of action outside of the divorce case where you can sue your ex for conduct relating to or arising out of the marriage.

Yes, but you can also be found not guilty if defended properly. This is a very serious charge, and a lot more facts are needed to evaluate your defense, but the last place to want to be posting details is on a public forum accessible by law enforcement. Call a lawyer and schedule a private... View More

If you were married to him, then you have a legal privilege not to testify. If not, so long as the subpoena was properly served on you, then you must appear or risk the judge issuing a body attachment to have you brought to court and detained until you testify. You may want to consult with a lawyer... View More

You’re a juvenile so I would imagine not much, maybe counseling. Ordinarily there would be an Intake Meeting with a case worker from Juvenile Services first, and you’d possibly be offered an”informal disposition” that would avoid court.