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Assault Lawyers | Upper Marlboro Office | Serving Upper Marlboro, MD
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215 Washington Ave, Suite 700, Towson, MD 21204
Gary S. Bernstein, P.A. can help you find legal solutions for your Assault issue. The practice serves the Baltimore, Maryland area.
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1435 Sulphur Spring Road, 1st Floor, Baltimore, MD 21227
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Get assistance for your Assault issue in the Baltimore, Maryland area. Law Offices of Charles L. Waechter can help.
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1125 West Street, Suite 314, Annapolis, MD 21401
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1001 N. Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
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300 E. Lombard Street, Suite 2010, Baltimore, MD 21202
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2800 Quarry Lake Drive, Suite 200, Baltimore, MD 21209
Assault Lawyers | Columbia Office | Serving Baltimore, MD
7226 Lee DeForest Drive, Suite 101, Columbia, MD 21046
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300 E. Lombard Street, Suite 1010, Baltimore, MD 21202
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6914 Holabird Avenue, Suite A, Baltimore, MD 21222-1747
Assault Lawyers | Towson Office | Serving Baltimore, MD
303 W Pennsylvania Ave, Towson, MD 21204
Assault Lawyers | Towson Office | Serving Baltimore, MD
307 West Pennsylvania Avenue, Towson, MD 21204
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614 Edmonson Ave., Baltimore, MD 21228
Assault Lawyers | Baltimore Office
100 Light Street, 19th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202-1643
Assault Lawyers | Towson Office | Serving Baltimore, MD
303 W. Pennsylvania Ave, Towson, MD 21204
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100 Light Street, 26th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202
Assault Lawyers | Towson Office | Serving Baltimore, MD
1 W. Pennsylvania, Suite 900, Towson, MD 21204
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One South Street, Suite 2600, Baltimore, MD 21202-3201
Assault Lawyers | Glen Burnie Office | Serving Baltimore, MD
7419 Baltimore/Annapolis Blvd., PO Box 1330, Glen Burnie, MD 21060
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500 East Lexington Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
Assault Lawyers | Ellicott City Office | Serving Baltimore, MD
3300 North Ridge Road, Suite 245, Ellicott City, MD 21043
Assault Lawyers | Westminster Office | Serving Baltimore, MD
189 East Main Street, Westminster, MD 21157
Assault Lawyers | Towson Office | Serving Baltimore, MD
100 W Pennsylvania Ave, Suite 10, Towson, MD 21204
Assault Lawyers | Towson Office | Serving Baltimore, MD
305 Washington Ave, Suite 401, Towson, MD 21204
Assault Lawyers | Baltimore Office
One South Street, 27th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202
Lead Counsel independently verifies Assault attorneys in Baltimore and checks their standing with Maryland bar associations.
Our Verification Process and CriteriaIf you need to defend against criminal assault charges, a Baltimore criminal assault lawyer can make all the difference. Assault charges are serious and no one should try and defend themselves without legal help.
Since an assault can be both a crime and a tort, you can be held civilly and criminally responsible. Each state has its own definition of what the crime of assault entails and normally includes the victim apprehending some sort of harmful and/or offensive contact. It can also be when there is an attempted battery, but it was not successful.
The most commonly encountered forms of assault are simple assault, aggravated assault, verbal assault and sexual assault.
Simple assault refers to any violence, or threat thereof, which does not involve the use of a deadly weapon. One example of simple assault might be a fellow patron threatening to punch you in the face over a disagreement at a bar, and another might be getting involved in the fight that follows.
Aggravated assault is a more serious form of assault, and by definition involves the use of a deadly weapon. Someone threatening to kill you while brandishing a firearm could be found guilty of aggravated assault, for example.
Sexual assault occurs when an offender, without the consent of the victim, engages in any non-consensual sexual act. A bar patron groping another guest’s breasts without their consent would constitute an act of sexual assault.
Verbal assault is as it sounds, and is typically more of a societal infraction or grounds for a civil suit rather than a criminal case. While verbal assault may be part of a simple or basic assault charge (threats of violence, if credible, do constitute assault) it is not a criminal charge in and of itself.
Assault can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony offense, based both on the jurisdiction as well as the severity of the alleged offense itself.
What was earlier described as simple assault is more commonly charged as a misdemeanor. A blow to the chest that left no lasting medical impression on the victim could be charged as a misdemeanor if the offender is a first-time offender. That being said, repeat offenders may see an instance that may have been afforded leniency by a court prosecutor escalated to a felony offense.
Instances of aggravated assault, however — even if not legally differentiated from assault or battery in a particular case — are almost always charged as felony offenses. Cutting someone with a knife, shooting someone with a gun or any other instance of serious physical violence which results in non-superficial bodily harm are instances in which felony charges are likely.
It should also be noted that assault and battery are commonly conflated, and some jurisdictions do not differentiate between the two. In jurisdictions that do delineate the two charges, battery typically requires that physical contact is actually made between the offender and victim during the offense, while assault does not require this element.
There are several different degrees of assault. Assault with intent to murder can result in imprisonment for a period of up to 20 years if convicted, while assault with a dangerous weapon can be penalized by up to 10 years behind bars. Simple assault can result in fines as well as a jail sentence of up to one year.
Many state courts treat assault under a difference of degrees. In some states, for example, an assault can be charged as a Class A misdemeanor, as a Class D felony or as a Class B felony. If you are charged a misdemeanor, you could be penalized with a fine, a jail sentence and probation for years. A Class D felony conviction could lead to incarceration, while a Class B felony conviction can result in a sentence of between three to 25 years imprisonment.
If you are facing assault charges, whether felony or misdemeanor and at the state or federal level, it is highly advisable that you secure the services of an experienced criminal defense attorney.
Assault charges are taken quite seriously by courts, and a conviction will result not only in potential incarceration, hefty fines and restitution but also a criminal record. A skilled lawyer can help you navigate the options available to you and craft the best defense possible.
No matter what your legal issue may be, it is always best to seek legal help early in the process. An attorney can help secure what is likely to be the best possible outcome for your situation and avoid both unnecessary complications or errors.
If you need to defend against criminal assault charges, a Baltimore criminal assault lawyer can make all the difference. Assault charges are serious and no one should try and defend themselves without legal help.
In legal practice, experience matters. An experienced attorney will likely have handled issues similar to yours many, many times. Therefore, after listening to your situation, the attorney should have a reasonable idea of the time line for a case like yours and the likely resolution.
Prepare for your consultation by writing down notes of your understanding of the case, jot down questions and concerns for the attorney, and gather your documents. Remember that you are trying to get a sense of whether the attorney has your trust and can help you address your legal issues. Questions should include how the attorney intends to resolve your issue, how many years he/she has been practicing law and specifically practicing in your area, as well as how many cases similar to yours the attorney has handled. It can also be helpful to broach the subject of fees so that you understand the likely cost and structure of your representation by a specific attorney and/or legal team.
Bill by the hour: Many attorneys bill by the hour. How much an attorney bills you per hour will vary based on a number of factors. For instance, an attorney’s hourly fee may fluctuate based on whether that hour is spent representing you in court or doing research on your case. Attorneys in one practice area may bill you more than attorneys in a different practice area.
Contingent fee: Some lawyers will accept payment via contingent fee. In this arrangement, the lawyer receives a percentage of the total monetary recovery if you win your lawsuit. In sum, the lawyer only gets paid if you win. Contingent fee agreements are limited to specific practice areas in civil law.
Flat fee: For “routine” legal work where the attorney generally knows the amount of time and resources necessary to complete the task, he/she may be willing to bill you a flat fee for services performed.
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