You locked the doors and your unaware the police are outside and someone is trying to enter your home after you have locked the doors.You see someone sticking there arm threw the window on the door so you grab a bb gun and tell them if they come in there gonna get it.The police didnt knock or... View More 
answered on Feb 3, 2018
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
answered on Jan 31, 2018
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
There are no bruises or marks
answered on Jan 30, 2018
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.
Can she live with the father of her baby and his parents ?
answered on Nov 21, 2017
Thank you for trying to find answers for someone in crisis.
Generally, child protective services has authority to get involved with any situation involving ongoing abuse of a minor. Options may include temporary custody to another family, some type of foster care arrangement or perhaps an... View More
This immediate family member has repeatedly verbally and emotionally attacked me. They have showed up to my house after I asked not to, and refused to leave. They make threats to show up at my children's sports activities and it drives my anxiety and stress. They are manipulative and minimize... View More
answered on Aug 14, 2017
This is not something to take lightly. You should apply for a peace order and also make a police report.
Will I lose my protective order? Can I try to get him a deal for anger management? I'm scared of what he will do if I testify.
answered on Jul 21, 2017
If the protective order was granted, you will not lose it by not testifying in the criminal case. It is understandable you are scared what he will do if you testify. After all, you sought a protective order for a reason. However, the protective order means he has no contact with you. If... View More
My ex and I can not agree on anything, We have shared physical custody, I informed him that I was going to modify the custody, When dropping off our children I asked what was the matter, one of my children stated that my ex told them that he was going to shoot and kill me, What should I do? He... View More
My ex and I can not agree on anything, We have shared physical custody, I informed him that I was going to modify the custody, When dropping off our children I asked what was the matter, one of my children stated that my ex told her that he was going to shoot and kill me, he does own a gun, What... View More
answered on Jul 18, 2017
The issue is health and safety. If your health or safety is being threatened, that is grounds. A judge will have to agree but the threat of shooting and killing is prima facie evidence if what your child said was true.
MD Crim Pro Code § 11-201 states that "A victim of an assault has the rights provided under § 3-207 of the Criminal Law Article.
§ 3-207 MD Crim Law Code, states that:
(a) Dismissal. -- On a pretrial motion of the State, a court may dismiss a charge of assault if: (1) the... View More
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answered on Jun 23, 2017
You'll need to go to court and convince the Judge the dismissal is proper under all the circumstances.
If nobody was blocking him he would of hit me
Am I able to call the clerk who subpoenaed me and tell her that I do not wish to testify because I do want the case dismissed and the charges dropped. We have 3 children and the state has a peace order where he is not able to contact me or come near me at the time I called the police I was very... View More
answered on Jun 10, 2017
You would need to call the State's Attorney's office if they subpoenaed you. Your views on the case may assist what they wish to do with it. They will make those determinations but usually the positions of witnesses and victims provide input into what they choose to do.
My dad met my step-mom when I was 9 years old. We moved into a house with her, and her two kids. From then, until now (I'm 18), I have endured severe emotional abuse. My step-mother would bully me about my personality, weight, friends, dreams, and everything else. My dad acknowledged what she... View More
answered on Dec 6, 2016
Such cases are extremely difficult and the law doesn't impose a duty of good parenting outside of family law requirements.
Get counseling to deal with the fallout and how to frame things so you can be relatively open (but not manipulated) by family members but the law never could make... View More
I want to drop the charges which the state has pressed on him and remove the protective order. His bail bond modification has been rejected so I'm scared and don't want to ruin my marriage with him. I also want to know the consequences against me if I state that in my testimony. Initially... View More
answered on Nov 27, 2016
You could discuss your concern with the prosecuting attorney. Since you are married, you may invoke your privilege not to testify against your husband and the charges may be dropped. You can only invoke this privilege once. But you would also be wise to consult with an attorney, the prosecutor, or... View More
answered on Nov 15, 2016
You should comply with the subpoena. If you fail to appear then a judge could issue a bench warrant for your arrest. You should consult with the person that issued you the subpoena.
He has anger issues & I had been suicidal etc & ive had to call the cops. In a nutshell he needs anger management & has been getting it now. My 14 year old daughter was home one time & saw him bump me with his shoulder one time, where is did it on purpose, shocked me but I... View More
answered on Nov 4, 2016
You have been subpoenaed, you must appear. If you do not, you can be arrested. You might want to talk to the State's Attorney about having to testify. However, if you do not testify, it is likely the charges will be dropped. Which means your boyfriend will have learned there are no... View More
He never moved out my house even though he was suppose to. He's constantly threatening me and calling me nasty names. I'm constantly begging him to leave but he won't i called the police when he stole my house key and they told me i would be arrested if for letting him come in but i... View More
answered on Oct 14, 2016
Consult local counsel. You may have grounds to file for a protective order.
The conjunctiva of my eye is red. My stomach is bruised. I want him to be responsible for my medical bills/copays when I got to the doctor
answered on Aug 16, 2016
Assume you filed police assault charges. If so he can pay and/or if Md. has a crime victims fund that may pay if you don't have insurance.
And sexual abuse. Plus blackmail and extortion from my father. My family really messed up my life and I wanted to see what, if anything I could do about it. What are my options and what are the posable outcomes if I sue? Can I set up an appointment to meet a lawyer who might work free unless we... View More
answered on Aug 9, 2016
Probably time to move. Generally, you can sue for physical abuse and extreme mental cruelty--but the problem is if the family members don't have money, where will the free lawyer you seek get paid from? Generally, if you are looking for a contingent fee lawyer, contact the Md. Assn for... View More
The petitioner has pictures of bruising sustained from the event. She claims I attacked her and I was keeping her away from me.
answered on Sep 12, 2015
This is just one reason why you need to hire an attorney for any sort of legal matter. Yes, the judge can probably order that.
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