Expert testimony is admissible to prove, but is not required to prove, serious physical injury.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 3 - Other Crimes Against the Person
Subtitle 2 - Assault, Reckless Endangerment, and Related Crimes
Section 3-202 - Assault in the First Degree
Section 3-203 - Assault in the Second Degree
Section 3-204 - Reckless Endangerment
Section 3-205 - Prison Employee -- Contact With Bodily Fluid
Section 3-206 - Charging Documents
Section 3-207 - Dismissal of Assault Charge
Section 3-208 - Evidence of Serious Physical Injury
Section 3-210 - Assault by Inmate -- Sentencing
Section 3-213 - Attempted Poisoning