Montgomery County Assault

Qualified Montgomery County Assault Lawyer

Montgomery County assault charges are can be the result of an argument or dispute that escalated to violence or the threat of violence.  Often, the "victim" of an assault is the first person to tell his or her story to police, and the remaining party is arrested for assault.  At other times, the person charged in the assault is the one whose visible injuries appear to be less severe, regardless of who instigated the fight and who was acting in self-defense.  An experienced Montgomery County assault lawyer understands that the circumstances of the arrest do not necessarily merit the charges his or her clients face, and he or she can aggressively fight to defend the rights of those accused of assault in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Montgomery County Assault Charges

Under Maryland law, there are several types of assault charges an individual may face, including first degree assault, second degree assault, domestic violence, and reckless endangerment.  First degree assault and second degree assault are two of the most common Montgomery County assault charges:

·         First degree assault - Sometimes known as aggravated assault, first degree assault is an act of violence that results in serious injury to the victim.  Serious injuries include disfigurement and permanent or debilitating injuries.  Frequently, aggravated assault is an assault that involves a weapon or other object that is considered a weapon when it is used to inflict injury.  First degree assault is a felony punishable by up to 25 years in prison.

·         Second degree assault -Second degree assault or simple assault is generally a misdemeanor assault.  Simple assault results in physical injury to the victim, but the injuries inflicted by the assault are not considered serious.  Punishment for conviction of second degree assault includes a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison.  Although it is the lesser of the two assault charges, there is nothing "simple" or minor about a second degree assault charge.

Montgomery County Assault Defense

If you have been charged with aggravated assault or simple assault in Montgomery County, your case will likely be heard at the Montgomery County District Court, with locations at 27 Court House Square in Rockville, MD and at 8552 Second Avenue in Silver Spring, MD.  Price Benowitz LLP has assault lawyers in Montgomery County with the resources and experience to help defend your case.  Your Montgomery County assault attorney can search for evidence to support your actions as self-defense and may argue that the charges against you are unwarranted, which can lead to a reduction of charges or a dismissal of your case.  Contact Price Benowitz LLP for a free consultation with a skilled Montgomery County Assault Attorney.

If you or a loved one has suffered personal injuries due to an assault related incident, please head over to our Maryland Personal Injury Attorney website for additional information.