Client CLEARED OF DSS ALLEGATIONs of sexually abusing neighbor
DSS Investigations / Administrative Hearings
From the moment you learn that you are under investigation by the Department of Social Services (“DSS”) for sexual abuse, physical abuse, or neglect you need to retain experienced legal counsel. DSS investigators work together with law enforcement detectives to investigate the complaint. The pairing of DSS and police detectives is due to the fact that most DSS allegations involve violations of the criminal law. The reality is that many investigations started by DSS end with police charging you with crimes.
At Fischer & Putzi, P.A. we understand that DSS investigators, police detectives and licensing agencies must be managed from the onset of their investigation. DO NOT INTERVIEW without consulting counsel, or you will jeopardize your freedom as everything you tell investigators will be used against you in a criminal trial.
Please know that Fischer & Putzi, P.A. also regularly handles administrative hearings involving the Motor Vehicle Administration, the Maryland State Police, and other licensing agencies. We offer a free a consultation to discuss the facts and circumstances of your case. Thank you for calling today.
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Client CLEARED OF DSS ALLEGATION For Sexually Abusing Neighbor
Client was alleged to molest a neighbor on several occasions. Denying the allegations, we won the administrative hearing. After DSS appealed to the Circuit Court, we won that hearing. After DSS appealed to the Court Of Special Appeals, we won that hearing. DSS ACCUSATONS RULED OUT.
WIN AT MVA HEARING For Client Accused Of Providing Insufficient Breath
Our client was arrested for DUI & DWI, brought back to the police station, and decided to take a breath test. Unfortunately, our client could not provide a breath sample sufficient for the machine. The police marked our client as a refusal and tried to take his license for 270 days. At an MVA hearing, we demonstrated that our client suffered from medical problems making it impossible to provide the breath sample, and thus the judge took NO ACTION AGAINST CLIENT’S LICENSE.
Principal CLEARED OF DSS ALLEGATIONS Of Sexually Abusing Student
Client was accused of committing numerous sexual offenses against a former student. After investigations, we located witnesses to cast doubt on the accusations and physically demonstrated the impossibility of the alleged events. After a contested hearing, the ACCUSATIONS WERE RULED OUT.
DAYCARE LICENSE REINSTATED With Win In OAH Hearing
Client was a daycare provider who was stripped of her license because of her husband’s criminal record. She appealed to the Office of Administrative Hearings. After a hearing, the judge REINSTATED THE DAYCARE LICENSE.
PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR LICENSE REINSTATED After Win At OAH Hearing
Client was a licensed private investigator. The Maryland State Police determined that he should be stripped of his license for defrauding customers, essentially destroying his business. He appealed that finding to the Office of Administrative Hearings. After multiple days of testimony, the judge reversed the State Police finding, ruling that our client’s PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR LICENSE BE REINSTATED.
CHILD NEGLECT RULED OUT Saving Client’s Home Daycare License
Client was a licensed daycare provider who was determined by the State to have committed “child neglect” after a child was injured in her care. The finding would have caused the loss of her licensing so she appealed that finding to the Office of Administrative Hearings. In reversing the decision, the Judge determined that our client never had a lapse of care or attention in taking care of the children. The Judge changed the DSS finding, concluding that CHILD NEGLECT WAS “RULED OUT.”
CHILD ABUSE RULED OUT Saving Employment Of Juvenile Justice Employee
Client was a Department of Juvenile Services employee who was found by DSS to have committed physical child abuse against a child in her care. As the finding would have ended her career, she appealed the DSS finding to the Office of Administrative Hearings. After a hearing, the Judge changed the DSS finding, concluding that physical CHILD ABUSE WAS “RULED OUT.”
SEX ABUSE RULED OUT Against Step-Father Embroiled In Custody Dispute
Client is the step-father of a 15 year old girl who accused him of sexual molesting her numerous times. The DSS investigation concluded that our client committed child sex abuse. He appealed that finding to the Office of Administrative Hearings. At the hearing, we demonstrated that the accuser had motive to fabricate the events due to ongoing custody issues and her unwillingness to be disciplined by her step-father. In reversing the DSS finding, the Judge determined that the accusations “lack both specificity and credibility.” The judge changed the DSS finding, concluding that SEXUAL CHILD ABUSE WAS “RULED OUT.”
Every case is unique. The results achieved in prior cases should never be viewed as a promise or guarantee for the outcome in your particular case. The cases contained in this website are a small sampling of the thousands of cases that we have handled in our decades of practice. These cases were selected because of the extraordinary results achieved for our clients. Be aware that there are numerous other cases not listed in this website where we achieved superior results for our clients. We welcome the opportunity to zealously represent you and serve your needs.