Category Archives: Assault
Maryland Police Officer Faces Assault Charges for Excessive Force
Police officers have a tough and dangerous job. Every day, they must protect citizens from harm. They must uphold the law, and when someone breaks the law, they have the right to arrest them. When a person resists arrest, sometimes police officers have to take it up a notch and detain the person so… Read More »
Maryland Man Faces Assault Charges for Hitting Council Member With Bat
An argument at a home in Salisbury recently led to assault, among other charges. The incident occurred on the evening of June 6 in the 1000 block of Bell Avenue. A 41-year-old man assaulted a 59-year-old man after a disagreement led to a physical altercation. The victim is a Wicomico County councilman who was… Read More »
Understanding Maryland’s Unique Assault Laws
Assault and battery are two terms that are often used interchangeably. This is often because assault comes first and is then sometimes followed by battery. Assault refers to the threat of violence, not the actual violence itself. Battery refers to offensive physical contact or bodily harm. Battery does not necessarily have to cause harm,… Read More »