Legal Question in Criminal Law in Maryland

varying degrees of offence

what in the difference between 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th degree offences.


Asked on 1/22/09, 9:30 am

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Jason Cleckner Law Office of Jason Cleckner, LLC

Re: varying degrees of offence

It depends on the offense, but the 1st degree is always more serious. For instance, 1st deg assault is with intent to injure while 2nd deg could be simple unwanted touching.

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Answered on 1/22/09, 9:53 am


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