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Salisbury Domestic Violence Attorney

Experienced Defense Against Domestic Violence Charges in Maryland

Domestic violence is a criminal offense that is taken very seriously by Maryland law enforcement and prosecutors. These type of cases are often complicated and the stakes are quite high, since defendants could be prevented from living in the family home and their children while the legal process unfolds. Fortunately, an experienced criminal defense lawyer can help.

With more than 20 years of experience, I – William R. Hall – have handled thousands of cases, including those involving violent crimes. Take advantage of our complimentary initial case evaluation to find out all of your available legal options.

What are the Penalties for Domestic Violence in Maryland?

There is no specific law which prohibits domestic violence in Maryland. However, defendants accused of assaulting or threatening an intimate partner, family member, child, or any household member can be charged with first- or second-degree assault.

First-degree assault involves intentionally causing or attempting to cause serious physical harm to someone else, as well as committing assault with the use of a firearm. It is considered a felony, punishable by a prison sentence of up to 25 years.
Second-degree assault covers less-severe forms of domestic violence, such as causing or attempting to cause bodily harm to another person. This type of assault is punishable by prison sentence of up to 10 years and a maximum fine of $2,500.
On the other hand, stalking is considered an act of domestic violence. It is considered a misdemeanor, punishable by a maximum jail sentence of five years and a fine of up to $5,000.

Contact Our Domestic Violence Attorney in Salisbury Today

Domestic violence defense requires meticulous negotiation by a skilled criminal defense lawyer in order to figure out how to obtain fair treatment that is systematically unsympathetic to domestic violence charges, even if there is little evidence to support the case. I am committed to investigating your arrest, gathering evidence, and building a strong defense strategy to get the results you desire.

Contact my firm and request a free consultation immediately.

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Our son was a college student at Salisbury University and was wrongfully charged with first degree rape, which can carry a life sentence! We knew on the advice of attorneys in our hometown to find a lawyer in the area who knew the way things worked in Wicomico County. Mr. Hall was a former prosecutor so he knows how both sides think, and he knows the judges! William worked diligently on our sons case through the help of a private detective and an expert witness to prove to the state that this was not a rape case at all and had the matter resolved to a simple misdamenaor with a "time served" sentence. All the other charges were dropped! William took the time to answer our questions and and kept us updated every step of the way! He never made us feel like we were bothering him and understood how difficult this was on our family. Most importantly, he genuninely cared about our son and was able to get him his freedom back! If you ever find yourself in any kind of trouble on the Eastern shore don't hesitate to call William Hall! We're sure glad we did!

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A criminal charge is never expected by most families. The urgency, seriousness, and despair can be understood only by the people or their families who had that experience. My son was charged with a misdemeanor which had never been imagined based on his school life. Mr. Hall was strongly recommended by my trusted colleague’s spouse who is also an attorney. With a wish to grab a straw in the middle of a miserable feeling, I left a message to his staff member, a nice lady, who had always been kind and calm. He called me back in the afternoon on the same day. My first impression of him was his confidence without hesitation and knowledge. He explained the process in detail, and we met after a week. I was surprised by his insight about the key aspects of the case and whom he should contact. To me, he had eyes seeing the whole picture from above and more than a sufficient network to get the necessary information and help in my county. Moreover, he showed understanding and emotional support, which is, I believe, a rare skill to the professional who deals with the law. He treated us as respectful human beings. He told us that there was a chance that my son could receive a stet, but the verdict was leaning toward PBJ in the process. On the court day, the final verdict my son recieved was stet! A miracle happened to us. Mr. Hall did not give up the possibility of stet and tried his every effort during the painful five weeks and even in court. Like an excellent pilot in severe turbulence when passengers can have no control, Mr. Hall persistently and nicely maneuvered our case so we could survive the worst experience in our lives. My wife and I sincerely appreciate Mr. Hall for saving my son’s future and us. If my friends ask me, I will strongly recommend him without any reservations.

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I hired William based on the reviews on avvo and I’m so happy that I did. I was not quite sure what to expect when my court date arrived. He calmed my nerves and assured me that my case would be handled easily. When I arrived in court, I think my case was less than 5 minutes. This man definitely knows what he is doing! This all took place during the COVID 19 pandemic as well. Very professional attorney. If you don’t want the truth from William, then don’t ask.

- Trent
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“He helped educate me on the process and got me out of a sticky situation.”

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If you need a defense attorney, Mr. Hall is your bet choice. My son had gotten into trouble while away at college- a lot of trouble, but Mr. Hall helped our family through the process and to a very good outcome. He kept us informed, was extremely respectful, and worked with the prosecutor to get a very fair deal for my son and give him hope for the future. I did check out other attorneys in the area and had actually hired one before changing to Mr. Hall- he is the best you are going to get- period. I would recommend Mr. Hall to a family member that needed help in a minute.

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I had a drug possession charge, which was my first offence. I was worried and scared. I hired Mr. Hall because of all the attorneys I spoke with, I could tell that Mr. Hall had a genuine concern for the outcome of my case. I could tell that he was experienced and knew what he was doing. By the time my court date came I ended up not even having to go to court because of Mr. Hall. I ended up with a very favorable outcome. I am also a college student, and knowing that Mr. Hall was very flexible while working with me. I would recommend him to anyone.

- Marshall
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Attorney Hall assisted a family member in OC. It was a very sensitive matter that Mr. Hall handled in a discrete manner which resulted in a favorable outcome. Our family remains truly grateful for the expert help Mr. Hall provided.

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Reasons to Choose Attorney William R. Hall

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I contacted William Hall to see if he could do a modification on all 5 of my sentences. He returned my letter and set up a meeting with me and said he would take the case. Mr. Hall took my case when all other lawyers told me I had no chance of get my sentence modified. After hiring him he had me a court date within 6 months which is unheard of, he had my 5 sentences modified and out of a very tough place in 6 months. I will always be grateful to him for all his hard work and staying in contact with me and my family through out the whole process!! He was honest with everything he could do and would do. I recommend him to everyone I know that needs any legal advice!! William Hall is by far the best lawyer I have ever hired!!!

- P.H.

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