Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Law Article

Md. Code, Crim. Law § 3-211: (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

A person commits a misdemeanor by negligently driving or operating a motor vehicle or vessel while under the influence of alcohol and causing life-threatening injury to another. Penalties include up to 3 years imprisonment or fines up to $5,000, or both; prior convictions increase penalties to 5 years or $10,000.

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