Serving Maryland
Assault Defense
Assault allegations often depend heavily on context: what happened, who was present, what each person says occurred, and what physical or digital evidence exists.
Case Review
An assault case may involve conflicting accounts, allegations of injury, self-defense issues, witness credibility, video, photographs, messages, or statements made during a fast-moving event.
A defense review should focus on the actual evidence rather than the label placed on the allegation. Preserving useful records and identifying witnesses early can be important.
Defense Preparation
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Build a clear timeline of the incident
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Compare witness accounts against objective evidence
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Identify missing evidence or witnesses
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Prepare the case around the facts that can be established in court
Frequently Asked Questions
These answers are general information. The facts and procedural posture of a specific case can change what matters.
Conflicting accounts are common in contested cases. The review should look for objective evidence, witness credibility issues, communications, video, photographs, and other facts that help establish what occurred.
Potentially relevant material should generally be preserved rather than deleted or altered. An attorney can help determine what may matter to the case.
Sometimes different proceedings can arise from the same events. If you received multiple court papers, bring all of them so the matters can be reviewed together.
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Attorney
Tae H. Kim has practiced in Maryland since 1999 and regularly handles matters in the jurisdictions served by Kim & Grillo.
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