Legal Question in Personal Injury in Maryland

If a 17-year old threatens to beat a 16-year old over a social network on the Internet and the 17-yr severely injures the 16-yr (i.e broken nose) what is the maximum penalty the 17-yr faces and will the 17-yr be charged as an adult instead of a minor?


Asked on 4/08/13, 5:09 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
G. Joseph Holthaus III Law Offices of G. Joseph Holthaus

First degree assault carries up to 25 years, second degree is up to 10 years. Depending on circumstance, a 17 year old can be charged as an adult. Charges can be reduced during plea and in many cases the evidence simply cannot sustain a conviction. Call me immediately for representation.

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Answered on 4/08/13, 5:50 pm


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