Legal Question in Criminal Law in Maryland

Is there something wrong here?

Last year I was accused of a restraining order violation. The restraining order itself was issued without my knowledge of its content, and was a pack of lies, but because I live 50 miles away from my accuser, (who is bipolar), and did not go in that area, I did not give it much thought. But just a phone call to the police with a bizarre accusation stating I was going through a mailbox, and a warrant was issued for my arrest. I have no criminal record, I wasn't worried about the accusations, as I had proof I was somewhere else at the time of the accusation. To my surprise, when I went into court with proof (2 people to vouch for me, and an ironclad paper trail), even before I had a chance to speak, the judge SLAMMED his fist on the bench and screamed ''THIS HAS GOT TO STOP''. He would not allow me to defend myself, had already pre-determined I was guilty, and wanted me locked up. Amazingly, my accusers attorney stood up to defend me,it was insanity. Eventually the charge dropped (with a different judge).2 questions. 1. Is it normal to issue an arrest warrant based solely on an accusation? (I thought you needed a little more than that.) 2.Was that judge wrong in his conduct?

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