Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Law Article
Md. Code, Crim. Law § 10-127: (a) In a proceeding for a violation under this part: (1) the State has the burden to prove the guilt of the defendant to the same extent as is required by law in the trial of a criminal case; (2) the court shall apply the evidentiary standards as prescribed by law for the trial of a criminal case; (
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This statute establishes procedural rules for prosecuting violations under this part, requiring criminal-level evidentiary standards, defendant rights, and allowing fines with possible probation or contempt sanctions for non-payment.
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