Gov. Martin O'Malley is backing legislation that, among other things, would end Maryland's status as the most difficult state for victims seeking a protective court order against an abuser. A second bill would help victims like King by making it easier to obtain a permanent order against abusers convicted of second-degree assault ā the most common criminal charge in domestic violence cases. The third would allow added punishment for abusers who commit domestic violence crimes in the presence of children.
That proposal would allow a judge to impose an added sentence of up to five years if abuse occurs where a child can see, hear or otherwise perceive that it is taking place.
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