Practicing in a metropolitan area, an experienced Maryland criminal lawyer is likely to see numerous examples of professional athletes accused of a variety of criminal charges. Cases handled and dropped are similar to that of Orlando "Zeus" Brown, the former Baltimore Ravens star who was facing criminal charges of burglary and destruction of property. He has been accused of breaking into the home of his former wife, Mira Brown while she was away on vacation. The two were divorced in 2004, but according to court documents, the two remain in a heated battle over custody and child support payments. While Mira Brown was on vacation, someone broke the front door and entered her home. Once inside the house, the intruder tore the basement curtains, defecated in a toilet, and stormed through her closet. Additionally, she received two messages from her former husband, one of which stated that he had entered the house while she was away.
By September, he was arrested and charged with breaking and entering. Formally, he was charged with fourth-degree burglary and malicious destruction of property under $500. However, these charges were dropped when Brown was able to prove through global tracking systems from his cell phone that he was not in the area when the break-in occurred. Additionally, it became clear that the accusations were fueled more by the custody battle, than an actual belief that Brown had committed the crime. Court documents show that Mira Brown also filed three complaints of domestic violence against her former husband during the end of last September. All of these files are currently listed as closed.
Regardless of celebrity status, facing criminal charges is a difficult process for anyone to go through. Conviction of burglary charges can have life-changing consequences including the loss of driving privileges, fines, and/or jail time. For the best legal advice and legal representation, seek the assistance of an aggressive and knowledgeable Maryland criminal attorney immediately.
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