The penalties for domestic violence offenses in Maryland vary depending on the specific offense for which a person was convicted. Convictions for felony domestic violence offenses in the first or second degree are the most serious and carry the most severe legal sanctions.
For instance, a conviction for first-degree assault is punishable by a prison term of 25 years or less and a fine, while a conviction for second-degree assault is punishable by a prison term of 10 years or less and a fine.