Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Law Article
Md. Code, Crim. Law § 5-901: Notwithstanding any other law, a violation of this title shall be treated as if it were a felony for purposes of arrest,
What this law says, in plain English
Violations under this title are treated as felonies for arrest, search, and seizure purposes, regardless of whether the defendant is later charged with or convicted of a misdemeanor.
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