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In Maryland, Assault in the Second Degree is a misdemeanor, unless the victim is a police officer or parole officer engaged in formal duties and the perpetrator knows they are law enforcement, in which case it is elevated to a felony.

This law is condified under the Annotated Code of Maryland, Criminal Law article, § 3-203.

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