Salisbury Assault & Battery Attorney

Let a Salisbury Criminal Defense Attorney Protect Your Rights & Future

Have you or a loved one been charged with assault in Maryland? If so, it is imperative to obtain experienced legal assistance from a qualified criminal defense lawyer. I am William R. Hall, an established criminal defense attorney, and I have successfully handled over 4,000 criminal cases, including more than 50 jury trials. With more than 20 years of legal experience, I possess an extensive knowledge of state law and I have been voted as one of the Top 1% of Attorneys by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.

What is Assault?

According to Maryland law, an “assault” offense can be a violent crime that is considered assault, battery, or a combination of the two. In other words, Maryland recognizes a variety of assault offenses:

• You can be charged with assault in the first degree if you intentionally cause serious physical injury to another person, attempted to cause serious physical injury to another, or committing assault with a firearm. Serious physical injury is defined as an injury that causes a risk of permanent damage or death. First-degree assault is a felony, punishable by a maximum prison sentence of 25 years.
• You can be charged with assault in the second degree if you are accused of any general assault which doesn’t classify under the rules of first-degree assault. So, if you touch someone else in an unwanted or offensive manner, you can be charged with this offense. While second-degree assault is considered a misdemeanor, it carries a maximum jail or prison sentence of 10 years. However, if the assault was committed on a police or probation officer, it can be charged as a felony.
• Reckless endangerment is also categorized under the assault umbrella in Maryland. The crime occurs when an individual recklessly puts someone else at risk of death or serious physical injury, but not intentionally. It is considered a misdemeanor, punishable by a maximum jail or prison sentence of five years.

Call (410) 205-1684 to Get Started on Your Defense Today!

As a former prosecutor, I am able to anticipate how the prosecution will approach your case, giving you an advantage in the courtroom. I can investigate your arrest, collect critical evidence, and build an effective and personalized defense strategy which suits your needs. Do not risk fighting these charges without experienced and reliable legal representation.

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