D.J. Fluker of the Baltimore Ravens has apparently been the victim of many domestic violence assaults perpetrated by his long-term girlfriend, with whom he has a child. Kimberly Davis was detained on July 13th, following an incident at the couple’s Maryland home. The responding officer detained Davis after noticing dried blood on the face of Fluker, who claimed Davis hit him. A photograph from that night also showed blood on Fluker’s face. According to reports, the assault was the result of a dispute over social media.
The most recent domestic abuse event in issue occurred on July 13, when Davis was told she was a lousy mother. Davis admitted to authorities that she poked Fluker in the nose, but not with the intent to cause harm. She admitted that one of her fingernails may have scratched Fluker’s nose and caused it to bleed.
Davis was arrested and charged with second-degree assault and destruction of property. According to the police report from the July 13 incident, Fluker had previously been subjected to domestic abuse by Davis. When police followed up with Fluker a few days later, he told them about an incident on June 29 that he had not reported.
A video recorded showed Davis punching Fluker several times during an altercation over child care. Fluker then filed a police report for the incident that occurred on June 29, however it is unclear whether the video is from that incident or the July 13 incident.
Maryland Code, Family Law Section 4-501, et seq governs domestic abuse cases. The law defines abuse as one of the following:
Anything that causes substantial bodily injury.
Anything that makes someone fearful of imminent significant bodily injury.
Assault to any degree
Rape or sexual crime.
Attempted rape or sexual crime in whatever degree.
False incarceration.
Stalking
The penalty in Maryland for domestic violence vary based on the charge, but you might face up to 25 years in prison, possibly for life. Fines might reach hundreds of dollars.
Being accused of domestic abuse can have serious consequences for your personal life and job. You could lose your job, especially if you have to sign a morality clause, or have difficulty finding work. You may lose access to scholarships or lending options. You will undoubtedly lose your privilege to carry a weapon. If the charges included sexual assault, you may also end yourself on the sex offender registry. Furthermore, it will have a negative impact on your interpersonal interactions.
Even being accused of domestic abuse can ruin your life, making it harder to get work. Drew Cochran, Attorney at Law advocates for the rights of persons accused of a crime. To schedule a consultation, please call us at 410-271-1892 or fill out our contact form. We represent customers in Annapolis, Ellicott City, and throughout Maryland.