Assault

There’s a line from the film, “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” where Bruce Lee’s character tells Brad Pitt’s character “But my hands are registered as lethal weapons. That means we get into a fight, I accidentally kill you? I go to jail.” He might well be correct about...

People may find themselves facing violent criminal charges in a number of different situations. Sometimes, behavior that seems like it might be criminal is actually self-defense. For example, people may find themselves facing assault or even homicide charges in...

Many people feel relieved when facing a second-degree assault charge rather than a first-degree one. They often underestimate the serious penalties that can arise. While second-degree assault is considered less serious than first-degree assault, it still carries harsh...

Facing an assault charge can be an overwhelming experience. If convicted, it can affect various aspects of your life. Aside from prison time, an assault conviction alone can limit your professional and education opportunities, prevent you from securing rental housing...

In Maryland, assault charges can have a detrimental impact on your reputation, career prospects and personal relationships. Therefore, it's crucial to mount a robust defense to protect your rights and minimize the potential consequences. If you are facing assault...

Assault is the act of intentionally causing harm – or threatening to cause harm – to another person. This means that apart from hitting or pushing a person, you could also face assault charges for making threats to hurt another. There are several types of assault...

You may find yourself facing assault charges after a physical altercation. In some cases, your actions could fall into the category of self-defense, which may be a valid justification for the use of force. In this challenging situation, it is important to understand...

Someone who engages in interpersonal violence in Maryland might end up arrested and accused of assault. State law generally prohibits acts of violence toward other people, and prosecutors can file major charges against those accused of violating assault statutes as a...

In Maryland, you have the right to defend yourself from harm, but there are limits. For example, you must use force only as a last resort, and the force used must be appropriate and necessary. If you are facing an assault charge because you defended yourself against...

Assault charges are among the most common violent criminal offenses. Individuals who get into a physical fight with someone else can find themselves accused of assault even if they didn't intend to hurt the other person seriously. You may have woken up the morning...