Legal Question in Criminal Law in Maryland

What is needed for a Peace Order

I�m helping a friend out through a difficult situation. A man she knew as a casual acquaintance attempted to sexually assault her in her dorm room, but it was interrupted by the return of her other friends. I don�t know the details, but there is little evidence to go on other than her word. She went to the police but they said something to the effect that proving anything would be very hard. She is not so much concerned with convicting him of a crime as she is just keeping him away from her and making sure there is something on his record that will follow him if and when he tries this with someone else.

Can she file for a Peace Order against him? They both live in Maryland. What evidence does she need (if any) and what will happen? Can she face any repercussions if she can�t produce hard evidence?

Thanks.


Asked on 10/15/08, 2:08 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jason Cleckner Law Office of Jason Cleckner, LLC

Re: What is needed for a Peace Order

Yes, she can file a peace order. Go to the district court in the county in which this occured. They will usually give her a peace order on her testimony alone if it is credible.

You will not face any repercussions for not providing "hard" evidence - there rarely is such evidence in these cases. She can also have an attorney represent her in asking for the peace order, which might be a good idea. You can call me anytime with further questions.

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Answered on 10/15/08, 6:09 pm


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