Category: Assault

When most people think of “assault,” they picture a physical fight or someone being injured. But in Maryland, you can be charged with assault even if no one was physically touched. In fact, certain actions, gestures, or threats that create a reasonable fear of imminent harm can lead to criminal prosecution.

When most people hear the word “assault,” they picture a physical altercation—punches thrown, someone injured, and an obvious act of violence. But under Maryland law, assault doesn’t always require physical contact. In fact, you can be arrested and charged with assault for actions that involve no touching at all.