What is First-Degree Assault?
First-degree assault a serious criminal offense that is committed when a person causes or attempts to cause a serious physical injury to another person without legal justification.
Assault
Assault can either be in the first or second degree and is considered to be a crime committed against another person.
Assault Crimes: Understanding the Basics
In the State of Maryland, assault includes making unwanted physical contact with another person, attempting to make unwanted physical contact with another person, or causing another person to fear unwanted physical contact. Maryland’s assault laws combine the crimes that are often separately defined as assault and battery in other states.