Legal Question in Personal Injury in Maryland

Threats of physical harm

My son's fiances' ex partner has recently made a verbal threat of bodily harm to him. And as recently as today stated that ''It is only a matter of time, I am having him taken care of and I will not be the one doing it.'' This was stated to her this morning by her ex. He has verbalized to people that she is affiliated with that he is paying someone to take him out. I know as his mother that there is nothing to be done until something happens. This leaves me feeling helpless, as this character is unstable and on physchotropic meds. Is there absolutley no legal deterrant to be utilized to protect my son in the event that this individual is serious. Or do we have to wait to see if he really is going to be 'taken out' as threatened. Please advise.


Asked on 7/17/08, 1:23 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
G. Joseph Holthaus III Law Offices of G. Joseph Holthaus

Re: Threats of physical harm

One method of addressing this is to seek a protective order, a violation of a protective order may result in criminal prosecution, imprisonment, and contempt of court. Law enforcement may arrest a person whom the officer has probable cause to believe is in violation of a protective order.

Another method is to file a criminal complaint where there has been threat of bodily injury. This complaint will be accepted by contacting the local police department and the making of appropriate form and oath upon the statement.

Contact the police department where any threat is made upon the well being of another. Should you need legal assistance, contact an attorney.

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Answered on 7/18/08, 12:23 am


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