Rockville Assault

Knowledgeable Rockville Assault Lawyer

Rockville assault charges are often the result of a fight or altercation. When police make an arrest on an assault complaint, there is often little regard for the true context of the incident.  If you have been charged with assault in Rockville, Maryland, you need to speak with an experienced Rockville assault lawyer who can help clarify the nature of the alleged assault and fight to bring about a beneficial outcome to your case. Your Rockville assault lawyer will make certain the prosecutors and court understand your side of the story.

There are two types of Maryland assault charges:

• First degree assault
• Second degree assault

Maryland First Degree Assault is a felony characterized by the use of a weapon or by serious physical injury to the victim.  A felony assault conviction is penalized by a maximum of twenty five years in prison.  Maryland Second Degree Assault and Maryland reckless endangerment are misdemeanor criminal offenses.  Second Degree Assault is punishable by a maximum of ten years in prison; a reckless endangerment conviction may lead to a maximum of five years in prison.

If you are charged with First Degree Assault or Second Degree Assault in Rockville, your case will likely be heard at the Montgomery County District Courthouse of Maryland, located at 27 Courthouse Square in Rockville, Maryland.  A successful Rockville assault lawyer may be able to maintain that your actions were in self defense or may be able to dispute the severity of the alleged victim's injuries or other circumstances of the altercation.  Your Rockville assault attorney will work aggressively to negotiate a lesser charge or to seek acquittal at trial.

Call Price Benowitz LLP for a free consultation with an experienced Rockville assault attorney.

If you are interested in seeking compensation for an assault related incident, please visit our Maryland Personal Injury Attorney page for further details.