Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Law Article
Md. Code, Crim. Law § 9-302: (a) A person may not harm another, threaten to harm another, or damage or destroy property with the intent to: - 334 - (1) influence a victim or witness to testify falsely or withhold testimony; or (2) induce a victim or witness: (i) to avoid the service of a subpoena or summons to testify; (ii) to
What this law says, in plain English
A person commits a crime by harming, threatening, or damaging property to obstruct witness testimony or court proceedings. The offense is a felony when it involves crimes of violence or Title 5 felonies.
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