Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Procedure Article
Md. Code, Crim. Proc. § 12-311: If an owner of real property used as the principal family residence is convicted under §§ 5-602 through 5-609, §§ 5-612
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What this law says, in plain English
When a homeowner convicted of certain criminal offenses files an appeal, the court must pause forfeiture proceedings against their home until the appeal is resolved.
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