Subtitle 2 – Assaults on Elderly
Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.
Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 2-1 (2026)
§ 2-1 “Elderly individual” defined.LinkCopy Citation
“Elderly individual” means any individual who is 65 years or older.
History: Ord. 93-222
History: Ord. 04-672
Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 2-2 (2026)
§ 2-2 Enhanced penalties.LinkCopy Citation
When a defendant is found guilty of assault or assault and battery on an elderly individual and the defendant is charged under this section:
(1)
the court shall impose a sentence of 12 months imprisonment; and
(2)
the court may order restitution for any personal injury or property damage suffered by the elderly individual.
History: Ord. 93-222