Category Archives: Assault Defense

Consequences of Domestic Violence Accusations

Consequences of Domestic Violence Accusations

Being charged with domestic violence is a serious matter. Arguments at home can sometimes escalate to serious charges. Many people who are charged have never been accused of a crime before and don’t know anything about domestic violence charges. WHAT IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE? In Maryland, certain crimes between family and household members are considered domestic […]

What’s the Difference Between an Assault Rifle and a Hunting Rifle?

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN ASSAULT RIFLE AND A HUNTING RIFLE

This is a common question that doesn’t necessarily have a clear answer but presents a very real issue. In the wake of gun violence and other crimes, many are calling for tighter gun control laws, looking to restrict firepower, the rate of fire, and capacity. However, what about rifles that are used for sport, or […]

Latest Assault Arrests – St. Mary’s County

Latest Assault Arrests – St. Mary's County

As reported by the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office and published by somd.com, members of the Emergency Services Team of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office along with detectives from the Bureau of Criminal Investigations apprehended a suspect who allegedly struck a Lexington Park victim in the head with a wooden object. The victim was taken […]

Montgomery County Police Make Arrest in Wheaton Stabbing

Montgomery County Police Make Arrest in Wheaton Stabbing

Montgomery County police recently reported that a 20-year-old man who allegedly stabbed another man, age 18, has now been arrested. Courtesy of Gazette.Net, the man arrested has been charged with the following: First-degree assault Reckless endangerment Attempted first-degree murder According to a Montgomery County Police news release, the arrest took place on April 18 in conjunction […]

MD Resident Dressed as Frosty the Snowman Faces Assault Charges

MD Resident Dressed as Frosty the Snowman Faces Assault Charges

In a very bizarre story this holiday season, a man dressed as Frosty the Snowman was recently arrested in Chestertown on assault charges. According to Digitaljournal.com, the Maryland resident, who was dressed as the iconic Christmas character, was participating in a Chestertown Christmas parade when he allegedly kicked a police dog. The police sergeant/dog’s handler immediately […]