Legal Question in Constitutional Law in Maryland

A mishap happened at our private club and someone was assulted. Our club has it's own governing body and charges have been filed with our club and also the state of Maryland. The problem is the board of governors at the club want to have a hearing before the state does. They will call the same plantiffs and witnesses, and impose a conviction if warranted(usually a ban from club property of a period of time in a case like this). Is there any legal reason they couldn't do this? Will it interfere with the state charges?


Asked on 2/04/11, 2:09 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Phillip M. Cook Cook Legal Services, LLC

Whoever the alleged assailant is would be wise to NOT participate in the Board of Governor's mock trial. Anything the assailant says in that mock trial can be used against him in a Court of law. The Board of Governors should defer to the State of Maryland until the State's process has run.

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Answered on 2/05/11, 7:12 pm


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