May 19, 2009
A Message from Lt. Governor Brown
Dear Friends,
Earlier today, Governor O’Malley signed legislation that will take guns out the hands of domestic abusers. For me, and far too many other Marylanders, this new law strikes a personal chord.
My cousin Cathy was killed by her estranged boyfriend last summer. She was one of 75 Marylanders who lost their lives because of domestic violence. Our efforts to take firearms out of the picture in abusive situations won’t bring Cathy or any of the other victims back, but they will save lives in the years to come.
I thank Governor O’Malley and the members of the Maryland General Assembly for taking up this important issue and putting this common-sense measure into law.
There is still work to do. We will continue to work with our partners and allies in the nonprofit community to educate men and women about domestic violence. By working together and putting Maryland’s families first, we can win the fight against domestic violence and save lives in every community.
Anthony Brown
Lieutenant Governor
The first legislation signed today allows Maryland judges to order a person under a temporary protective order to surrender his or her firearms. The other measure signed requires a judge to order someone to surrender his or her guns upon the issuance of a permanent protective order. These laws become effective October 1, 2009.
Related posts:
- Domestic Violence Billboards: Idea! - Maryland Insurance Companies Should Sponsor
- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEGISLATION FINAL REPORT ♦ 2009 Maryland Legislative Agenda
- Domestic Violence: What Can the Judge Order?
- Domestic Violence: Legal Steps in Obtaining a Maryland Protective Order
- Domestic Violence is Real
THIS LAW HAS ALREADY BEEN IN EFFECT EXCEPT FOR THE TEMPORARY PART.IT HAS BEEN USED AGAINST ME SEVERAL TIMES I TRIED TO PROSCUTE MY BROTHER FOR ASSAULT WITH A MOTOR VECHICLE AND TRESPASSING AGAINST MY YOUG DAUGHTER,WIFE AND MYSELF. HAVING BEEN A HUNTER FOR FORTY PLUS YEARS I HAVE A LARGE COLLECTION OF HUNTING FIREARMS. EVERYTIME WE TRY TO OBTAIN A COURT ACTION MY BROTHER AND HIS WIFE SIMPLY GO FILL OUT PROTECTIVE ORDERS AFTER FOUR THIRTY TO THE COMMISSIONER AS YOU AVOID APPEARING IN FRONT OF A JUDGE. THEREFORE PUTTING ME AND MY FAMILY AT RISK OF NO WAY TO DEFEND OURSELFS OR OUR ABILITY TO HUNT. THESE PROTECTIVE ORDERS ARE GIVEN WITHOUT A SHREAD OF EVIDENCE OR TRUTH TO BACK THEM UP. ALL WERE COMPLETE FABRICATIONS TO SAVE HIS BACK END. YOU TELL ME HOW MANY TIMES THIS LAW WILL BE ABUSED BY ANGRY GIRLFREINDS AND WIVES. IF THE PARTIES ARE NOT LIVING IN THE SAME HOME IT MAKES NO SENSE AT ALL UNLESS YOU ARE DEALING WITH A PROVEN DANGERES INDIVIDUAL.
I totally agree with you Pat. I had a lady friend that told me what she was going to do before she did it. She told me; “If she couldn’t have me no-one could and If I called security to remove her from my unit, that she would see to it that I loose everything I have. I did it anyway (same night) She brused herself, called the police and said I attacked her. (I never touch this woman) When the police arrived their minds were already made up. I was arrested & convicted of domesic violance and the woman didn’t come to court and even wrote a letter admitting it was all made up, but the courts won’t except it. Her vindictive lie, changed my life forever, Were’s the justice in that?