Russell P. Butler – Maryland Crime Victims' Resource Center, Inc.

In a case of first impression, the United States District Court considered a crime victim's representative's right under federal law to proceeding free from unreasonable delay. The court granted (1) both the victim's…more

Case is a petition for certiorari to the Maryland Court of Appeals which raises issues of first impression. The District Court of Maryland denied a crime victim the ability to obtain her property right to restitution. Victim…more

At defendant's sentencing, crime victim requested restitution which was not part of the defendant's plea with the prosecutor. Trial court ordered restution and defendant appealed. Appelate court affirmed judgment of restution…more

Crime victim requested compensation for injuries received as a result of a crime. Board denied benefits and circuit court affirmed. Appellate court found that contibution to injuries was required for board to deny claim. In…more

Defendant attempted to subpoena victim's privileged counseling records. United State's District Court granted victims objection and quashed the request for the subpoena…more

Crime victim was assaulted and claimed criminal injuries compensation for permanent partial disability. Board denied benefits and circuit court affirmed. Appellate court reversed and granted victim benefits…more