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Ch. 26
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2002 LAWS OF MARYLAND
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3-203. ASSAULT IN THE SECOND DEGREE.
(A) PROHIBITED.
A PERSON MAY NOT COMMIT AN ASSAULT.
(B) PENALTY.
A PERSON WHO VIOLATES THIS SECTION IS GUILTY OF THE MISDEMEANOR OF
ASSAULT IN THE SECOND DEGREE AND ON CONVICTION IS SUBJECT TO
IMPRISONMENT NOT EXCEEDING 10 YEARS OR A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $2,500 OR
BOTH.
REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived without substantive
change from former Art. 27, § 12A.
Defined terms: "Assault" § 3-201
"Person" § 1-101
3-204. RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT.
(A) PROHIBITED.
A PERSON MAY NOT RECKLESSLY:
(1) ENGAGE IN CONDUCT THAT CREATES A SUBSTANTIAL RISK OF
DEATH OR SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY TO ANOTHER; OR
(2) DISCHARGE A FIREARM FROM A MOTOR VEHICLE IN A MANNER
THAT CREATES A SUBSTANTIAL RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY TO
ANOTHER.
(B) PENALTY.
A PERSON WHO VIOLATES THIS SECTION IS GUILTY OF THE MISDEMEANOR OF
RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT AND ON CONVICTION IS SUBJECT TO IMPRISONMENT
NOT EXCEEDING 5 YEARS OR A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $5,000 OR BOTH.
(C) EXCEPTIONS.
(1) SUBSECTION (A)(1) OF THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO CONDUCT
INVOLVING:
(I) THE USE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, AS DEFINED IN § 11-135 OF THE
TRANSPORTATION ARTICLE; OR
(II) THE MANUFACTURE, PRODUCTION, OR SALE OF A PRODUCT OR
COMMODITY.
(2) SUBSECTION (A)(2) OF THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO:
(I) A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OR SECURITY GUARD IN THE
PERFORMANCE OF AN OFFICIAL DUTY; OR
(II) AN INDIVIDUAL ACTING IN DEFENSE OF A CRIME OF VIOLENCE.
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