Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Law Article

Md. Code, Crim. Law § 2-210: (a) In this section, “vehicle” includes a motor vehicle, streetcar, locomotive, engine, and train

Gross Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Criminally negligent manslaughter by vehicle or vessel is prohibited. First offense is a misdemeanor (up to 3 years imprisonment); repeat offenders face felony charges (up to 5 years imprisonment).

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