§ 3–202
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 3-202 (2026)
Title 3. Other Crimes Against the Person
Subtitle 2. Assault, Reckless Endangerment, and Related Crimes
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(a)
In this section, “strangling” means impeding the normal breathing or blood circulation of another person by applying pressure to the other person’s throat or neck.
(b)
(1)
A person may not intentionally cause or attempt to cause serious physical injury to another.
(2)
A person may not commit an assault with a firearm, including:
(i)
a handgun, antique firearm, rifle, shotgun, short–barreled shotgun, or short–barreled rifle, as those terms are defined in § 4–201 of this article;
(ii)
an assault pistol, as defined in § 4–301 of this article;
(iii)
a machine gun, as defined in § 4–401 of this article; and
(iv)
a regulated firearm, as defined in § 5–101 of the Public Safety Article.
(3)
A person may not commit an assault by intentionally strangling another.
(c)
A person who violates this section is guilty of the felony of assault in the first degree and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 25 years.