Facing a Maryland Assault Case? A Veteran Defense Attorney Can Successfully Confront That Charge.
If you have been charged with assault, you need a serious attorney who can prove defenses, challenge the evidence, present your side of the event, and fight to get you the outcome you deserve.
What is First Degree Assault?
First-degree assault is a felony charge. A person is guilty of assault in the first degree if he or she causes serious physical injury to another person. “Serious physical injury” includes any injury that:
- Creates a substantial risk of death
- Causes permanent disfigurement
- Causes loss of functionality in any part of the body
- Impairs the function of any part of the body
What is Second Degree Assault?
There are three ways a prosecutor can prove second-degree assault:
- That a person offensively touched another without consent
- That a person placed another in reasonable fear of being touched or harmed without consent
- Or that the perpetrator attempted to offensively touch a person without consent
Bodily harm is not required. Second-degree assault is so easy to prove, it has become the darling of prosecutors and perhaps the most charged and over-charged crime in the state. A conviction carries a penalty of up to 10 years.
Frequently Asked Questions About Evidence And Proof In A Maryland Criminal Trial
There are a lot of people out there with assault convictions. These types of blemishes on a record can prevent you from getting a job or the housing you want. I’ve handled hundreds of criminal prosecutions throughout the years. Getting in front of a situation and then managing that situation properly can make all the difference. That difference can have lifelong consequences.
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What Is The Difference Between First And Second Degree Assault?
Let me put my experience to work on your defense. Call me today to arrange for a free analysis of the charges you face.
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