Elkton Assault Defense Attorneys

Rollins Law Group
Elkton, Maryland
410-885-4259 or toll free at 1-877-879-4982 - E-Mail

Every type of criminal charge should be taken seriously, including disorderly conduct, disturbing the public peace and assault charges. If you are facing any of these types of situations, it is essential that you enlist the assistance of an experienced criminal defense lawyer who can aggressively fight for your rights and freedom.

We at Rollins Law Group confidently handle all levels of assault and disorderly conduct charges on behalf of our clients in Elkton and throughout Cecil County. The Rollins family has been helping people stand up for their rights since 1927 and continues to advocate for clients through our current firm.

Cecil County Disorderly Conduct Charge Attorney

If you are charged with disturbing the public peace and disorderly conduct, you should take action to protect your future. Our firm is dedicated to helping clients understand what a conviction or a guilty plea on this type of charge may mean for them.

The disorderly conduct laws are written very vaguely and in some cases are left up to interpretation by officers and/or prosecutors. Clients often come to us confused as to what actions left them with a criminal charge. Some types of disorderly conduct are:

• Making unreasonably loud noises
• Disturbing the peace of other people
• Not obeying police orders that were given in order to maintain peace
• Blocking people who are passing into and out of a public place
• Acting in a disorderly manner

Disorderly conduct charges are misdemeanors and can result in jail time up to 60 days and up to $500 in fines.

Elkton Assault Defense Lawyers

According to the law, assault is defined as the attempted touching of another person, without that person’s consent, including placing someone in fear of an intentional touching. In Maryland, assault charges include battery as well, which is the unlawful and offensive touching of another person without that person’s consent.

• First-degree assault: To be charged with this level of assault, you must have caused serious physical injury (created a substantial risk of death, or caused permanent/temporary impairment of any bodily organ or function, loss of bodily organ or function, or disfigurement). The potential punishment is up to 25 years in prison.
• Second-degree assault: A second-degree assault can be charged if the alleged aggressor caused a physical injury (impairment of the physical condition, excluding minor injuries) to another person. With this level of assault an individual is facing up to 10 years in jail and fines of up to $2,500.

There are also other levels of assault with corresponding punishments such as:

• Reckless endangerment (up to five years in jail)
• Assault on a law enforcement officer (up to 10 years in jail)
• Attempted poisoning (a minimum of two years in jail and up to 10 years)
• Poisoning (up to 20 years in prison)

In some cases, it is possible that we may use self defense as a defense to an assault charge. However, this is not possible for all individuals. Our firm can assess your best defense based upon your unique situation.

Free Consultation - Contact a Maryland Felony Criminal Defense Lawyer Today

Let us help you fight assault or disorderly conduct charges. To schedule a free consultation for yourself or a family member, call 410-885-4259 or toll free at 1-877-879-4982 or send us an e-mail.