The Prosecution Will Use Every Resource. So Will We.
Violent crime charges—assault, robbery, weapons offenses, domestic violence—come with severe penalties and aggressive prosecution. The stakes demand immediate, experienced legal representation that challenges the prosecution’s evidence and protects your rights from the first moment of arrest.
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Aggressive Defense. Immediate Action. Protecting Your Freedom.
Types of Violent Crimes We Defend
Assault & Battery
Up to 25+ Years
1st or 2nd degree assault with weapons or injury.
Robbery & Armed Robbery
Up to 20+ Years
Taking property by force or threat of force.
Domestic Violence
Up to 10+ Years
Assault or battery against family members or intimate partners.
Weapons Offenses
Up to 10+ Years
Possession, brandishing, or use of firearms illegally.
Aggravated Assault
Up to 25+ Years
Assault with weapons or resulting in serious injury.
Kidnapping & Abduction
Up to 30+ Years
Unlawful restraint or movement of another person.
The Serious Consequences of Violent Crime Convictions
Beyond prison time, violent crime convictions result in:
- Job loss and unemployment – Violent felonies are employment killers
- Custody loss – Domestic violence convictions often result in losing custody or parental rights
- Housing difficulties – Landlords refuse tenants with violent crime records
- Firearm prohibitions – Lose your right to own or possess firearms for life
- Professional license loss – Healthcare, law, teaching licenses at risk
- Immigration consequences – Deportation possible for non-citizens
- Protective orders – Court orders keeping you away from victims
- Enhanced penalties for future offenses – Violent felonies count for sentence enhancement
What to Do If Arrested for a Violent Crime
Step 1: Remain silent. Police will use anything you say against you.
Step 2: Request an attorney immediately. Do not answer questions without your lawyer present.
Step 3: Do not consent to searches. Demand they obtain a warrant.
Step 4: Contact SoMD Criminal Defense within 24 hours. We protect your rights from the start.
CALL IMMEDIATELY: (301) 818-0389
The first 24 hours determine your defense strategy and protect critical evidence.
Your Defense Team: Violent Crime Case Experience
Jeremy B. Widder
10+ Years of Criminal Defense | Violent Crimes
Jeremy has represented clients charged with assault, robbery, weapons offenses, and other serious violent crimes. He conducts thorough investigations, challenges witness testimony, and aggressively negotiates with prosecutors for charge reductions when appropriate.
“Jeremy is an amazing criminal defense attorney. He’s extremely professional, and he fights hard for his clients. He’s someone you can trust with your life.”
— Client testimonial
Focus Areas: Violent crime defense | Assault and battery | Robbery defense | Weapons charges | Evidence challenges
Kathryn Batey
Criminal Defense Attorney | Serious Violent Crimes
Kathryn represents clients facing violent crime charges including assault, domestic violence, and weapons offenses. She focuses on thorough case analysis, challenging witness credibility, and achieving the best possible outcomes through negotiation or trial.
“Ms. Kathryn Batey is a consummate professional, who was exactly the Legal Representation we needed during a very difficult time in our lives.”
— Client testimonial
Focus Areas: Violent crime defense | Witness examination | Domestic violence | Charge negotiation | Trial advocacy
How We Defend Violent Crime Cases
Challenge Witness Testimony
We expose inconsistencies, bias, and unreliability in witness accounts. Eyewitness testimony is often the prosecution’s only evidence, and it can be challenged effectively.
Self-Defense & Defense of Others
When appropriate, we assert self-defense or defense of others. Maryland law allows reasonable force to protect yourself or someone else from harm.
Mistaken Identity
We investigate whether you were actually present at the scene, challenge identification procedures, and present evidence of your whereabouts.
Reduce Charges
Aggravated assault → simple assault, robbery → theft, first degree → second degree. Charge reduction can mean years less in prison.
Common Questions About Violent Crime Defense
Q: Will self-defense be a valid argument?
A: Yes, if you were defending yourself or others from imminent harm. We investigate and present evidence supporting your self-defense claim. Learn more about Maryland’s Castle Doctrine and self-defense law.
Q: Can charges be reduced?
A: Often, yes. Through negotiation or by challenging the prosecution’s evidence, we frequently achieve charge reductions that significantly reduce penalties.
Q: What about domestic violence allegations?
A: Domestic violence cases are serious and carry mandatory arrest policies in Maryland. We aggressively defend against domestic violence charges and protect your rights.
Q: Will I lose custody of my children?
A: Violent crime convictions can affect custody decisions. We work to minimize the impact on your family and custody rights through aggressive defense.
Additional Resources
Learn more about violent crime defense in Maryland:
- Is Assault on Police Officer a Felony in Maryland? – Understanding assault charges and escalation
- What Is the Castle Doctrine in Maryland? – Self-defense law explained
Violent Crime Accusations Demand Aggressive Defense
Violent crime cases are high-stakes battles. The prosecution has resources, police support, and victim advocates. You need attorneys who will match that intensity and aggressively challenge their evidence at every step. Jeremy Widder and Kathryn Batey defend clients facing serious violent crime charges in Southern Maryland.
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24/7 availability. Aggressive representation. Protecting your freedom and your future.
We defend violent crime charges throughout Southern Maryland, including Waldorf, La Plata, Calvert County, St. Mary’s County, and Prince George’s County.
