Bowie Criminal LawAssault Lawyer

Assault charges in domestic violence cases frequently arise after a call to the police by one spouse. 2nd degree assault is causing offensive contact or harm to another from an intentional or reckless act that was not an accident, mistake, or carelessness. The State must prove that a Defendant intended to place a victim in fear of immediate, offensive harm or contact; that the Defendant had the apparent ability to do so; and the victim reasonably feared immediate offensive harm or contact.

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1st Degree Assault is a Felony in Maryland and is punishable by up to 25 years imprisonment.  1st Degree Assault is to intentionally cause or attempt to cause serious physical injury to another, or to commit an assault with a specified firearm. Serious physical injury is an injury that creates a substantial risk of death or causes a serious prolonged or permanent disfigurement.  The State usually needs an expert medical witness to prove this element, so often, a plea to the less serious charge of 2nd Degree Assault (which is a misdemeanor) may be offered to the Defendant.