Towson Domestic Violence Lawyer | Criminal Defense
Towson Domestic Violence Defense Lawyer.
The Law Offices of Amar S. Weisman represents individuals who have been accused of domestic violence who are being prosecuted by the State’s Attorney for Baltimore County. Typically Baltimore County domestic violence cases begin in one of three District Court locations:
- Towson District Court.
- Essex District Court.
- Catosnsville District Court.
The most common charges related to domestic violence in Baltimore County are second degree assault and violation of a peace/protective order. After entering his appearance, Mr. Weisman almost all these files in motion for discovery which requires the state to provide all evidence including police reports, 911 tapes, witness statements, and photographs to defense counsel. When possible, Amar S. Weisman will negotiate the best possible deal with the prosecutor including:
- nolle prosequi
- placing the case on the stet docket.
- probation before judgment.
If the client wishes to proceed with a not guilty plea and take the case to trial, Amar S. Weisman will mount a full criminal defense including:
- preliminary motions.
- opening statements
- cross-examination of the state’s witnesses.
- objections to the state’s exhibits.
- presentation of defense witnesses. Whether to present the client is often complicated.
- presentation of defense exhibits.
- closing arguments.
As in every type other criminal case, the state has a burden of establishing guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. The law offices of Amar S. Weisman also handles appeals of District Court of Maryland decisions to the Circuit Court for Baltimore County. In cases involving assault and violation of a protective order, the client may be entitled to a de novo appeal where the court begins to restart the case in the Circuit Court for Baltimore County with a clean slate and the state must again meet its burden of proof.
Call 410-321-4994 For a Free Consultation With Towson Domestic Violence Lawyer Amar S. Weisman.
The family firm is located near The Circuit Court for Baltimore County at 1018 Dulaney Valley Road, 2nd Floor. When you Exit 695 onto Dulaney Valley Road, The Law Offices of Amar S. Weisman, LLC is the first house on the right. We represent clients throughout the Baltimore metropolitan area including Aberdeen. Abingdon, Annapolis, Baldwin, Baltimore, Bel Air, Carney, Catonsville, Cockeysville, Dundalk, Edgewood, Essex, Glen Burnie, Hunt Valley, Hydes, Lutherville, Mays Chapel, Middle River, Owings Mills, Parkville, Perry Hall, Ruxton, Severna Park, Timonium, Towson, Westminster and White Marsh.
