Domestic Violence

Rockville, Maryland, Domestic Violence Lawyer

People of all social and economic backgrounds can be charged with domestic violence. For many people who are arrested, it is their first involvement with the criminal justice system. To avoid overly harsh penalties, it is important that your case is handled properly by an experienced criminal defense attorney.

In Maryland, domestic violence cases are assault charges involving a parent, a spouse, a child, a sibling or a domestic partner. If you are arrested for domestic violence, you can be removed from your home and subject to an order of protection (also known as a peace order if the assault involves someone who is not a family member) before you are even convicted. A conviction on domestic violence charges can have a devastating effect on your career and your reputation. At the Law Offices of Michael G. Banks in Rockville, Maryland, our goal is to minimize the effect that a domestic violence charge has on your life now and in the future.

Maryland is more prone to prosecute domestic violence cases than many other kinds of assault charges, even if the weight of evidence is not convincing. The state does not want to take the risk of the kind of outcome that we all read about in the newspapers.

When it comes to domestic violence, you need an experienced lawyer who understands the subtleties as to what constitutes a serious assault. Attorney Michael G. Banks has a successful track record of obtaining dismissals and not guilty verdicts in domestic violence cases.

Free attorney consultation for criminal and personal injury matters: If you have been charged with domestic violence in Maryland, call 301-251-9161 or fill out our contact form to discuss your case with an experienced Rockville criminal defense lawyer.