Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Law Article
Md. Code, Crim. Law § 9-303: (a) A person may not intentionally harm another, threaten to harm another, or damage or destroy property with the intent of retaliating against: (1) a victim or witness for: (i) giving testimony in an official proceeding; or (ii) reporting a crime or delinquent act; (2) a juror for any reason relati
What this law says, in plain English
A person commits a crime by intentionally harming, threatening, or damaging property to retaliate against victims, witnesses, jurors, or court officers for their official duties. The offense is a felony when related to felony crimes or crimes of violence.
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