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In Maryland, domestic assault is treated very seriously by the courts. It is important that you engage an experienced and knowledgeable criminal defense attorney if you are charged with this offense.
There are several types of assault in Maryland. Some can result in up to 25 years time in prison, while others are minor and may result in no more than a five-year sentence of incarceration.
Assault is defined in Maryland as an attempt to touch someone else without their consent. Usually the touching in question is an act of violence, such as a punch or threatening someone with a weapon.
First (1st) Degree Assault is a very serious crime which occurs when someone causes serious physical injury to another person. The maximum sentence for 1st degree assault is 25 years incarceration. Second (2nd) Degree Assault is defined as causing someone physical injury. A person convicted of 2nd degree assault can face up to 10 years in prison. A person who assaults an officer of the law will automatically face a maximum of 10 years in prison. If you poison someone by contaminating their food or water, that counts as assault as well and comes with maximum 20-year prison sentence. There are others.
A few common defenses to assault are : lack of evidence, self-defense, incapacity or inability, etc.
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