2004 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 701

File Code: Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 925
Sponsored By:
Chairman, Judicial Proceedings Committee (By Request - Maryland Judicial Conference)
Entitled:
Criminal Law - Third Degree Assault

Synopsis:

Establishing that it is a misdemeanor to intentionally cause offensive contact, engage in conduct tending to put another in fear of offensive contact, or attempt to cause offensive contact; providing that unless specifically charged, assault in the third degree is not a lesser included crime of any other crime; providing that physical injury of a victim is not a defense to a charge of third degree assault; conferring exclusive original jurisdiction to the District Court over charges of third degree assault; etc.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action
2/6
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
2/11
Hearing 3/3 at 1:00 p.m.
3/10
Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
House Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Chairman, Judicial Proceedings Comm.
Judicial Conference
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
ASSAULT
CIRCUIT COURTS
COURTS -see also- CIRCUIT; APPEALS; DISTRICT; ORPHANS'; etc.
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES; etc.
DISTRICT COURTS
INDICTMENTS
JURISDICTION
PENALTIES

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered