ASSAULT OFFENSES

Assault charges need to be treated seriously, whether the accused feels like they are being falsely accused, acted in self-defense, or feels like they didn’t do anything wrong. But don’t lose hope about your assault charge. I have had clients accused of assault where they were the ones who were actually the victims, and they were falsely charged by the police or their accuser made up charges to retaliate against them. I have had success getting cases like these outright dismissed. In other cases, I may be able to negotiate with the prosecutor so that a client takes an anger management course or completes community service in order for the charges to be dismissed. Regardless of the case, my office will investigate the facts of the case, identify potential witnesses, research the case, and provide the best defense possible for that particular case. Sometimes these cases have to be fought and won at trial and we treat and prepare every case as if it will go to trial, even if we ultimately negotiate a settlement beneficial to the client which avoids trial.

Assault is one of the most commonly charged crimes in Maryland, because it ranges anywhere from an offensive touch or a push to a serious injury with a dangerous weapon. Assault can even be charged where no physical contact takes place. All that is required is an act that places someone in fear or apprehension of an offensive touch.

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FIRST DEGREE ASSAULT

The difference between first degree assault and second-degree assault is one of severity. First degree assault occurs where someone causes or attempts to cause “serious physical injury” to another. In Maryland, first degree assault is a felony that carries a maximum sentence of up to 25 years.

SECOND DEGREE ASSAULT

Second degree assault just requires that someone causes or attempts to cause “offensive physical contact” to another. Second degree assault is a misdemeanor in Maryland and carries a maximum sentence of 10 years.

RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT

This crime is different from assault because it does not require that the actor have specific intent to cause offensive contact to another. In Maryland, reckless endangerment is defined as discharging a firearm or otherwise engaging in conduct that creates a substantial risk of death or serious physical injury to another. Reckless endangerment is a misdemeanor in Maryland that carries a maximum sentence of 5 years.

“NO MAN IS ABOVE THE LAW AND NO MAN BELOW IT.”

– Theodore Roosevelt

Our Professional Services Include:

Criminal Defense – We represent persons charged with any kinds of misdemeanor and felony charges.
DUI/DWI Defense – Representation in court for DUI/DWI cases and in MVA or DMV license suspension hearings.
Traffic Defense – Representation for traffic citations such as driving suspended, driving without a license, speeding, or any other infraction.
Criminal Appeals – Post-conviction representation at Circuit Court or Appellate Court.
Personal Injury – We represent persons injured by others in motor vehicle or other accidents.
Where We Practice – Representation in the District Court and Circuit Court in Prince George’s County, Montgomery County, Anne Arundel County, Howard County, and the Superior Court for the District of Columbia.

Issues That May Arise in Criminal Court:

We will discuss these issues in depth during our meetings.

CONTACT ME FOR A CONSULTATION REGARDING YOUR CASE

Whatever your case is, big or small, I can help you. I’m an experienced Maryland and DC criminal defense attorney who has helped out many individuals in similar or worse predicaments. Call me today for a free consultation at (301) 875-3472. Don’t hesitate because there may be some proactive or remedial steps we can take in your case before going to court, or there may be witnesses we need to locate, or evidence in your favor that needs to be preserved before it is lost. Not to mention the sooner we begin working on your case, the sooner you can have some piece of mind that you have an attorney working for your best interests and protecting your rights.