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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.

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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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“Eastern Shore Lawyer”
Attorney Hall assisted a family member in OC. It was a very sensitive matter that Mr. Hall handled in a discrete manner which resulted in a favorable outcome. Our family remains truly grateful for the expert help Mr. Hall provided.
“Out of state”
I am an out of state resident. Mr Hall handle the case with extreme professionalism and was able to reduce the charges to the minimum. I would recommend Mr Hall to anyone needing an attorney.
“If you ever need an aggressive DUI lawyer, he's the one.”
“If you ever need an aggressive DUI lawyer, he's the one.”

- Former Client
“Ocean City Assault”
Mr. Hall took on a very difficult case where I was looking at active time for an incident in Ocean City. Because of his hard work and skill, and his knowledge of the judge and prosecution, I walked away with no conviction. I strongly urge you to call Mr. Hall for any of you legal needs.

- M.K.
“Great Lawyer!”
Our son was a college student at Salisbury University and was wrongfully charged with first degree rape, which can carry a life sentence! We knew on the advice of attorneys in our hometown to find a lawyer in the area who knew the way things worked in Wicomico County. Mr. Hall was a former prosecutor so he knows how both sides think, and he knows the judges! William worked diligently on our sons case through the help of a private detective and an expert witness to prove to the state that this was not a rape case at all and had the matter resolved to a simple misdamenaor with a "time served" sentence. All the other charges were dropped! William took the time to answer our questions and and kept us updated every step of the way! He never made us feel like we were bothering him and understood how difficult this was on our family. Most importantly, he genuninely cared about our son and was able to get him his freedom back! If you ever find yourself in any kind of trouble on the Eastern shore don't hesitate to call William Hall! We're sure glad we did!

- Former Client
“Mr. Hall saved us!”
A criminal charge is never expected by most families. The urgency, seriousness, and despair can be understood only by the people or their families who had that experience. My son was charged with a misdemeanor which had never been imagined based on his school life. Mr. Hall was strongly recommended by my trusted colleague’s spouse who is also an attorney. With a wish to grab a straw in the middle of a miserable feeling, I left a message to his staff member, a nice lady, who had always been kind and calm. He called me back in the afternoon on the same day. My first impression of him was his confidence without hesitation and knowledge. He explained the process in detail, and we met after a week. I was surprised by his insight about the key aspects of the case and whom he should contact. To me, he had eyes seeing the whole picture from above and more than a sufficient network to get the necessary information and help in my county. Moreover, he showed understanding and emotional support, which is, I believe, a rare skill to the professional who deals with the law. He treated us as respectful human beings. He told us that there was a chance that my son could receive a stet, but the verdict was leaning toward PBJ in the process. On the court day, the final verdict my son recieved was stet! A miracle happened to us. Mr. Hall did not give up the possibility of stet and tried his every effort during the painful five weeks and even in court. Like an excellent pilot in severe turbulence when passengers can have no control, Mr. Hall persistently and nicely maneuvered our case so we could survive the worst experience in our lives. My wife and I sincerely appreciate Mr. Hall for saving my son’s future and us. If my friends ask me, I will strongly recommend him without any reservations.

- Former Client
“Very pleased with the outcome!!”
“He helped educate me on the process and got me out of a sticky situation.”

- Former Client
“Great service”
In the late summer of 2013 I was in a nasty case with 6 charges against me. Mr. Hall was able to bring it down to 1 charge, I could've been away for 10 years but got 2 years probation instead. During these 2 years it has been an elongated process but he was attentive and informative the entire time. He was fair in his price and overall a genuine person. He had a pleasant personality and was knowledgeable of how the court system in his area functions.

- F.C.

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Reasons to Choose Attorney William R. Hall

20+ Years of Experience
Attorney William R. Hall is backed by over two decades of experience
AV Preeminent® Rating
Rated by Martindale-Hubbell® for Professional Excellence & Ethical Standards
10.0 "Superb" Rating
Rated a perfect 10.0 "Superb" by Avvo for experience & professionalism
Former Prosecutor
Personalized, trial-tested insights for your defense
Top 100 Trial Lawyers
Recognized as one of the National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers
Top 1% of Attorneys
Voted by National Association of Distinguished Counsel

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“Highly Recommended”
I contacted William Hall to see if he could do a modification on all 5 of my sentences. He returned my letter and set up a meeting with me and said he would take the case. Mr. Hall took my case when all other lawyers told me I had no chance of get my sentence modified. After hiring him he had me a court date within 6 months which is unheard of, he had my 5 sentences modified and out of a very tough place in 6 months. I will always be grateful to him for all his hard work and staying in contact with me and my family through out the whole process!! He was honest with everything he could do and would do. I recommend him to everyone I know that needs any legal advice!! William Hall is by far the best lawyer I have ever hired!!!

- P.H.

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