Maryland

Maryland Code — Criminal Law Article

828 sections, each with the official text and a plain-English explanation of what it means for you.

• § 13-1512 — (a) In this section, “gaming contest” means an event that involves a card game, a dice game, or roulette
• § 13-1513 — The sheriff, other peace officers of the county, and municipal police in the county shall enforce this subtitle.
• § 13-1601 — (a) This subtitle applies only in Howard County
• § 13-1602 — (a) Any of the following organizations may conduct bingo to benefit charity in the county or to further the purposes of the organization: (1) a bona fide: (i) religious organization; (ii) fraternal organization; (iii) patriotic organization; (iv) educational organization; or (v) charitable organizat
• § 13-1603 — A qualified organization under Subtitle 2 of this title may award prizes in money or merchandise using: (1) a paddle whe
• § 13-1604 — Notwithstanding Subtitle 2 of this title and except as provided in § 13–1602.1 of this subtitle, a person may not conduc
• § 13-1701 — (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 13-1702 — (a) This subtitle applies only in Kent County
• § 13-1703 — (a) The county commissioners may issue a permit to an organization specified in subsection (c) of this section to use two or more of the following gaming devices in conducting a fundraiser at which a prize of merchandise or money may be awarded: - 589 - (1) a paddle wheel; (2) a wheel of fortune; (3
• § 13-1704 — - 592 - (a) The county commissioners may issue a raffle permit to an organization that qualifies for a permit under this subtitle or under regulations that the county commissioners adopt
• § 13-1705 — To benefit charity in the county or to further the purposes of an organization qualified to conduct bingo under this sec
• § 13-1706 — (a) A person who violates a provision of §§ 13-1702 through 13-1704 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both
• § 13-1801 — (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 13-1802 — This subtitle applies only in Montgomery County.
• § 13-1803 — (a) (1) A qualified organization may conduct bingo in the county to benefit charity or to further the purpose of the qualified organization
• § 13-1804 — A qualified organization that conducts bingo in the county shall be licensed by the county under this subtitle.
• § 13-1805 — A qualified organization that conducts bingo in the county shall be located in the county.
• § 13-1806 — (a) A qualified organization that intends to conduct bingo shall submit a bingo license application on a form that the county provides
• § 13-1807 — The county may issue an annual bingo license authorizing the holder to conduct bingo at a specified fixed location: (1)
• § 13-1808 — (a) The county may issue: (1) one temporary 10-day bingo license to each applicant each calendar year at a fee determined by the county; or (2) a 1-day bingo license at a fee determined by the county, not to exceed three 1-day licenses to each applicant each calendar year, authorizing the holder to
• § 13-1809 — (a) The county shall: (1) adopt regulations for the conduct of bingo; - 597 - (2) establish license fees, based on the administrative cost of regulating bingo and issuing each class of license; and (3) establish the hours of operation for bingo
• § 13-1810 — (a) A qualified organization may conduct a raffle in the county to benefit charity or to further the purpose of the qualified organization
• § 13-1811 — (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a qualified organization that intends to conduct a raffle in the county shall obtain a permit from the county
• § 13-1812 — A qualified organization that conducts a raffle in the county shall be located in the county.
• § 13-1813 — (a) A qualified organization shall apply for a raffle permit on a form that the county provides
• § 13-1814 — The county: (1) may adopt regulations necessary for the conduct of a raffle; and (2) after a public hearing, may revoke
• § 13-1815 — A person who violates this subtitle or a regulation adopted by the county under this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor
• § 13-1901 — (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 13-1902 — (a) This subtitle applies only in Prince George’s County
• § 13-1903 — (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a qualified organization may conduct a benefit performance to which the public is invited or admitted with or without charge
• § 13-1904 — (a) A benefit performance shall be personally managed and conducted only by members of the qualified organization that sponsors the benefit performance
• § 13-1905 — - 601 - A qualified organization shall obtain a written permit from the governing body of the county or its designee bef
• § 13-1906 — At a benefit performance, a qualified organization may award: (1) a merchandise prize; or (2) a money prize of not more
• § 13-1907 — A person who conducts or attempts to conduct a benefit performance in violation of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemea
• § 13-1908 — (a) This section does not apply to a raffle conducted under § 13–1911.1 of this subtitle
• § 13-1909 — (a) This section does not apply to a raffle conducted under § 13–1911.1 of this subtitle
• § 13-1910 — (a) This section does not apply to a raffle conducted under § 13–1911.1 of this subtitle
• § 13-1911 — (a) This section does not apply to a raffle conducted under § 13–1911.1 of this subtitle
• § 13-1912 — (a) In this section: (1) “casino night” means a benefit performance at which: (i) a card game, wheel of chance, or roulette is played; and (ii) money winnings or tokens redeemable in money are awarded as prizes; but - 606 - (2) “casino night” does not include a benefit performance at which the only
• § 13-2001 — (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 13-2002 — (a) This subtitle applies only in Queen Anne’s County
• § 13-2003 — - 607 - (a) An organization listed in subsection (b) of this section shall obtain a permit from the county commissioners before the organization may use two or more of the following gaming devices in conducting a fundraiser at which prizes of merchandise or money may be awarded: (1) a paddle wheel;
• § 13-2004 — (a) The county commissioners may issue a raffle permit to an organization that qualifies for a permit under § 13-2003 of this subtitle or under regulations that the county commissioners adopt
• § 13-2005 — To benefit charity in the county or to further its purposes, an entity may conduct bingo if the entity is a bona fide: (
• § 13-2006 — (a) A person who violates a provision of § 13-2002, § 13-2003, or § 13-2004 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both
• § 13-201 — (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 13-202 — Except as otherwise provided in this title, this subtitle applies in the following counties: (1) Allegany County; (2) Anne Arundel County; (3) Baltimore County; (4) Calvert County; (5) Caroline County; (6) Carroll County; (7) Dorchester County; (8) Frederick County; (9) Garrett County; (10) Howard C
• § 13-203 — - 508 - This title and Title 12 of this article do not prohibit a qualified organization from conducting a gaming event
• § 13-204 — A qualified organization may award a prize in money or in merchandise at a gaming event using any gaming device, includi
• § 13-205 — A qualified organization that conducts a gaming event under this subtitle shall manage the gaming event personally throu
• § 13-2101 — (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 13-2102 — (a) This subtitle applies only in St
• § 13-2103 — (a) A qualified organization must have a bingo license whenever the qualified organization conducts bingo
• § 13-2104 — To be eligible for a bingo license, an organization must be: - 612 - (1) a bona fide religious group that has conducted
• § 13-2105 — (a) The county commissioners shall designate a person to administer the issuance of bingo licenses in the county
• § 13-2106 — (a) By resolution, the county commissioners may establish a bingo license fee schedule based on criteria that the county commissioners consider appropriate
• § 13-2107 — The designee shall issue a numbered license to an organization that meets the requirements of §§ 13–2103 through 13–2110
• § 13-2108 — A license issued under this subtitle is valid for 1 year.
• § 13-2109 — Within 15 days after the last day authorized for bingo in the license, a principal officer of the organization shall fil
• § 13-2110 — An organization is disqualified from obtaining a license under this subtitle for 1 year if the organization fails to: (1
• § 13-2111 — A qualified organization may hold a gaming event and may operate a gaming device if an individual or group of individual
• § 13-2112 — Members of the qualified organization shall personally manage the operation of the gaming device.
• § 13-2113 — If a qualified organization uses a gaming device on a daily basis: (1) the qualified organization may not operate more t
• § 13-2114 — (a) All proceeds from a gaming device shall be used solely for the legitimate charitable, benevolent, or tax-exempt purposes of the qualified organization
• § 13-2115 — (a) A qualified organization shall keep accurate records of proceeds and expenditures involving gaming devices
• § 13-2116 — (a) In this section, “senior activity center” means a community or neighborhood facility in which a broad spectrum of services are organized and provided to senior citizens and their spouses, including health, social, nutritional, educational, and recreational services
• § 13-2201 — (a) This subtitle applies only in Somerset County
• § 13-2202 — To benefit charity in the county or to further the purposes of an organization qualified to conduct bingo under this sec
• § 13-2301 — Subtitle 2 of this title applies in Talbot County.
• § 13-2401 — In this subtitle, “county commissioners” means the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County.
• § 13-2402 — This subtitle applies only in Washington County.
• § 13-2403 — Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, Subtitle 2 of this title applies in Washington County.
• § 13-2404 — (a) A volunteer rescue company shall be treated as a volunteer fire company for purposes of Subtitle 2 of this title
• § 13-2407 — - 617 - Bingo may be conducted in accordance with Part II of this subtitle.
• § 13-2408 — (a) Before a person may conduct bingo, the person shall obtain a bingo permit from the county commissioners
• § 13-2409 — (a) This section does not apply to a nonprofit organization seeking a bingo permit
• § 13-2410 — A person may not give or offer in a single bingo game: (1) a money prize exceeding $1,000; (2) a merchandise prize excee
• § 13-2411 — (a) A person may not conduct bingo in violation of Part II of this subtitle
• § 13-2414 — (a) In Part III of this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 13-2415 — There is a Washington County Gaming Commission.
• § 13-2416 — (a) (1) The gaming commission consists of seven members
• § 13-2417 — (a) Each year the gaming commission shall elect a chairperson from among its members
• § 13-2418 — (a) A member of the gaming commission: (1) may not receive compensation; but (2) is entitled to reimbursement for expenses, in accordance with a policy of the county commissioners
• § 13-2419 — (a) (1) The county commissioners shall adopt regulations to carry out Part III of this subtitle
• § 13-2420 — (a) A person shall be licensed by the agency before operating a tip jar
• § 13-2421 — (a) (1) An applicant for a tip jar license shall: (i) submit to the agency an application on the form that the agency provides; and (ii) subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, pay an annual fee of $250 to the county
• § 13-2422 — The agency may issue a tip jar license to each applicant that meets the requirements of Part III of this subtitle.
• § 13-2423 — (a) Unless otherwise authorized by the county commissioners, a tip jar licensee may operate a tip jar game only: (1) during normal business hours; and (2) on the tip jar licensee’s premises
• § 13-2424 — (a) At least three times a year, a tip jar licensee shall submit to the county commissioners a report concerning the tip jars the person operates
• § 13-2425 — (a) A tip jar license expires on the first July 1 after its effective date
• § 13-2426 — - 625 - (a) By regulation, the county commissioners may establish a temporary tip jar license for a nonprofit organization that desires to raise money solely for an athletic, charitable, or educational purpose that: (1) meets the requirements for a charitable contribution under § 170(c) of the Inter
• § 13-2427 — (a) A person shall be licensed by the agency as a wholesaler before the person may sell a tip jar packet for profit
• § 13-2428 — (a) (1) An applicant for a wholesaler’s license shall: (i) submit to the agency an application on the form that the agency provides; and (ii) subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, pay to the agency an annual fee of $500
• § 13-2429 — The agency may issue a wholesaler’s license to each applicant that meets the requirements of Part III of this subtitle.
• § 13-2430 — (a) A holder of a wholesaler’s license may not sell a tip jar packet to a person who does not have a tip jar license
• § 13-2431 — (a) A wholesaler’s license expires on the first July 1 after its effective date
• § 13-2432 — (a) The county commissioners may audit records relating to tip jars of a holder of a tip jar license or wholesaler’s license
• § 13-2433 — (a) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 13-2434 of this subtitle, the agency may: (1) deny a tip jar license or a wholesaler’s license to an applicant; or (2) in accordance with § 13-2437 of this subtitle, discipline a holder of a tip jar license or wholesaler’s license
• § 13-2434 — (a) Before the agency takes action under § 13-2433(a) of this subtitle, it shall give the person against whom the action is contemplated the opportunity for a hearing
• § 13-2435 — (a) In this section, “gross profits” means the total proceeds from the operation of a tip jar less: (1) the amount of money winnings or value of prizes distributed; and - 630 - (2) the cost of a gaming sticker
• § 13-2436 — - 632 - (a) Unless licensed to operate a tip jar by the agency, a person may not offer to another a chance from a tip jar or otherwise operate a tip jar
• § 13-2437 — (a) If a person violates Part III of this subtitle, the person is subject to: (1) for a first violation, suspension of the person’s tip jar license or wholesaler’s license and a civil penalty not exceeding $1,500; or (2) for each subsequent violation, revocation of the person’s tip jar license or wh
• § 13-2438 — (a) (1) A person who violates § 13-2436 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding: (i) for a first violation, $5,000; or (ii) for each subsequent violation, $10,000
• § 13-2439 — On or before February 1 of each year, the gaming commission shall submit a report to the Comptroller that includes: (1)
• § 13-2501 — (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 13-2502 — (a) This subtitle applies only in Wicomico County
• § 13-2503 — (a) The sheriff may issue a license to an organization listed in subsection (b) of this section to conduct a game that uses any of the following devices to award prizes of merchandise or money: (1) a paddle wheel; (2) a wheel of fortune; - 634 - (3) a chance book; (4) bingo; (5) a raffle; or (6) any
• § 13-2504 — - 638 - (a) (1) In accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection, a principal officer of a licensee shall file a report under oath with the sheriff on the form that the sheriff provides
• § 13-2505 — (a) (1) There is a Gaming Advisory Committee in the county
• § 13-2506 — (a) (1) The sheriff shall suspend a license if the licensee fails to comply with the reporting requirements of § 13-2504 of this subtitle
• § 13-2507 — A party may seek judicial review of: (1) the sheriff’s suspension of a license under this subtitle; or (2) the sheriff’s
• § 13-2508 — This subtitle shall be enforced by: (1) the sheriff; (2) any municipal police officer in the county; (3) any other law e
• § 13-2601 — In this subtitle, “county commissioners” means the Board of County Commissioners of Worcester County.
• § 13-2602 — This subtitle applies only in Worcester County
• § 13-2605 — In this part, “Department” means the Worcester County Department of Development Review and Permitting.
• § 13-2606 — The following organizations may conduct bingo in accordance with this part: (1) a bona fide religious organization that
• § 13-2607 — (a) The Department may adopt reasonable regulations to administer and enforce this part
• § 13-2608 — (a) (1) The Department shall exercise control and supervision over all games of bingo to ensure that the games are conducted fairly in accordance with the provisions of the licenses issued under § 13–2609 of this subtitle, the regulations adopted by the Department, and this part
• § 13-2609 — (a) An organization or municipal corporation described in § 13–2606 of this subtitle that intends to conduct bingo under this part must obtain: (1) an annual license to conduct bingo for more than 15 days in a year; or (2) a temporary license to conduct bingo for 15 days or fewer in a year
• § 13-2610 — (a) The charge for admission to a place in order to participate in bingo conducted under this part may not exceed $5
• § 13-2611 — - 644 - Unless otherwise prohibited by county or municipal law, all forms of advertising for bingo are allowed.
• § 13-2612 — (a) Each licensee under this part shall submit to the Department, at monthly intervals or at any other interval that the Department sets, a statement of its gross receipts and expenses
• § 13-2613 — (a) (1) Each licensee shall pay to the county commissioners 3% of the gross receipts derived from bingo for each day that bingo is conducted by the licensee under this part
• § 13-2614 — (a) Each licensee under this part shall maintain the books and reports that the Department requires for the purposes of this part
• § 13-2615 — (a) (1) A licensee may not: (i) divert or pay out any of the proceeds of bingo conducted under this part in any manner other than as required by this part or by the regulations adopted under this part; or (ii) violate any other provision of this part
• § 13-2619 — (a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 13-2620 — This part does not authorize gambling using a slot machine or coin machine.
• § 13-2621 — (a) The county commissioners may issue a permit to any of the following organizations to conduct a fundraiser at which merchandise or money prizes may be awarded by gaming devices: (1) a bona fide religious organization that has conducted religious services at the same location in the county for at
• § 13-2622 — The county commissioners may: (1) adopt regulations concerning the permit application and the issuance of permits under
• § 13-2623 — (a) The county commissioners may not issue more than two multiple gaming device permits to an organization in any 1 year
• § 13-2624 — At least one-half of the funds derived from a fundraiser for which a multiple gaming device permit has been issued under
• § 13-2625 — (a) A raffle conducted under a permit issued under this part may not last more than 1 year from the date the permit is issued to the date the last prize is awarded
• § 13-2626 — (a) (1) (i) A fundraiser conducted under this part shall be managed and operated only by members of the organization that receives the permit for the fundraiser
• § 13-2627 — Within 30 days after a fundraiser conducted under this part, the organization that received the permit for the fundraise
• § 13-2628 — (a) A person who violates this part is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both
• § 13-301 — Subtitle 2 of this title applies in Allegany County.
• § 13-302 — (a) (1) In this section, “paper gaming” means a game of chance in which: (i) prizes are awarded; and (ii) the devices used to play the game are constructed out of paper or cardboard
• § 13-401 — (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 13-402 — (a) This subtitle applies only in Anne Arundel County
• § 13-403 — - 512 - (a) “Qualified member” means a person who: (1) obtained a membership in an organization in accordance with the charter and bylaws of the organization; and (2) has been a member for at least 12 months immediately before the gaming event
• § 13-404 — - 513 - Except as provided in § 13–404.1 of this subtitle, a person may not conduct a casino event in the county
• § 13-405 — (a) A bona fide fraternal, civic, war veterans’, or charitable organization, or a volunteer fire company may conduct a raffle in the county for the benefit of charity if: (1) the raffle is conducted to further the purposes of the organization; and (2) no individual or group of individuals financiall
• § 13-406 — (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, a political committee, as defined in § 1-101 of the Election Law Article, may conduct a fundraiser at which prizes of merchandise or money are awarded in a game or spin using a paddle wheel or wheel of fortune
• § 13-407 — (a) In this section, “bingo” includes the game of instant bingo
• § 13-408 — (a) A person may not knowingly operate or attempt to operate a gaming event in the county in violation of § 13–403, § 13–404, or § 13–404.1 of this subtitle
• § 13-501 — (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 13-502 — This subtitle applies only in Baltimore City.
• § 13-503 — (a) Before an organization listed in subsection (b) of this section may operate a gaming event, the organization shall obtain a permit from the commissioner
• § 13-504 — - 518 - An organization conducting a gaming event may award a prize of money or merchandise to any individual in any amo
• § 13-505 — (a) A permit holder may award prizes in merchandise and money in a raffle in any amount
• § 13-506 — (a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this title or Title 12 of this article, a political committee as defined in § 1-101 of the Election Law Article may conduct a fundraiser at which prizes of merchandise or money are awarded in a game or spin using a paddle wheel or wheel of fortune
• § 13-507 — (a) This section and § 13-509 of this subtitle also apply to games of instant bingo
• § 13-508 — Notwithstanding § 13-507 of this subtitle, an organization may conduct bingo if: (1) the membership of the organization
• § 13-509 — The commissioner may adopt regulations reasonably necessary to administer § 13-507 of this subtitle.
• § 13-510 — (a) A person may not knowingly conduct or attempt to conduct a bazaar or raffle in violation of §§ 13-503 through 13-505 of this subtitle
• § 13-601 — In this subtitle, “gaming event” means a carnival, bazaar, or raffle.
• § 13-602 — (a) This subtitle applies only in Baltimore County
• § 13-603 — (a) Before an organization listed in subsection (b) of this section may operate a gaming event or casino event, the organization shall obtain a permit from the Department of Permits and Development Management
• § 13-604 — (a) Subject to subsections (b) and (c) of this section, an organization may conduct: (1) one casino event that includes a card game during each calendar month; and (2) one casino event that includes roulette during each calendar year
• § 13-605 — (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, a political committee, as defined in § 1-101 of the Election Law Article, may conduct a fundraiser at which prizes of money or merchandise are awarded in a game or spin using a paddle wheel or wheel of fortune
• § 13-606 — (a) Before an organization may conduct bingo in the county, the organization shall obtain a bingo license from the Department of Permits and Development Management
• § 13-607 — (a) A person may not knowingly conduct or attempt to conduct a gaming event or casino event in violation of §§ 13-603 through 13-605 of this subtitle
• § 13-701 — (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 13-702 — (a) This subtitle applies only in Calvert County
• § 13-703 — (a) Before an organization may conduct a gaming event, the organization shall obtain a permit from the county commissioners
• § 13-704 — (a) (1) The county commissioners shall appoint a Gambling Permit Review Committee
• § 13-705 — (a) For purposes of this section, a game of instant bingo conducted under a Class NG beach license is considered to be bingo
• § 13-706 — The following organizations are not required to obtain a license under § 13-705 of this subtitle to conduct bingo: (1) a
• § 13-707 — (a) A license holder may issue as a prize or award to the patron of licensed bingo: (1) merchandise; (2) money; (3) a token or ticket redeemable for money or merchandise; or (4) any other thing of value
• § 13-708 — In addition to any other penalty provided by law, the county commissioners may revoke a bingo license forthwith if: (1) the county commissioners determine after an investigation that: (i) the license holder made a false statement in the application for the license; or (ii) the conduct of licensed bi
• § 13-709 — (a) The county commissioners may adopt regulations to govern: (1) the conduct or play of bingo; (2) the issuance of bingo licenses; (3) the setting of fees for bingo licenses; and - 539 - (4) the determination of the election districts and precincts in which bingo may be conducted
• § 13-801 — Subtitle 2 of this title applies in Caroline County.
• § 13-901 — (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 13-902 — (a) This subtitle applies only in Carroll County
• § 13-903 — (a) Before an organization may conduct a gaming event, the organization shall obtain a permit from the county commissioners
• § 13-904 — - 541 - (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 13-905 — (a) (1) Notwithstanding § 13-903 of this subtitle, an organization listed in § 13-903 of this subtitle that operates a paddle wheel or wheel of fortune game at a gaming event may not award a prize to a person in any one game or spin of the wheel of: (i) money that exceeds $10; or (ii) merchandise wi
• § 13-906 — (a) Notwithstanding § 13–903 of this subtitle and except as provided in subsection (b) of this section and § 13–906.1 of this subtitle, a person may not conduct a card game, dice game, roulette, or casino event
• § 13-907 — (a) Before an organization may conduct bingo under this subtitle, the organization shall obtain a permit from the county commissioners
• § 13-908 — (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section and § 13-907(c)(2)(i) of this subtitle, a permit holder may not award a money prize greater than: (1) $100 to a player of a regular bingo game; or - 547 - (2) $250 to a player of a special bingo game, such as a build-up or progressive pot game
• § 13-909 — (a) A person may not knowingly operate or attempt to operate a gaming event in violation of this subtitle
• § 14-101 — (a) In this section, “crime of violence” means: (1) abduction; (2) arson in the first degree; (3) kidnapping; (4) manslaughter, except involuntary manslaughter; (5) mayhem; (6) maiming, as previously proscribed under former Article 27, §§ 385 and 386 of the Code; (7) murder; (8) rape; (9) robbery un
• § 14-102 — (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, if a law sets a maximum and a minimum penalty for a crime, the court may impose instead of the minimum penalty a lesser penalty of the same character
• § 14-103 — Any claim to dispensation from punishment by benefit of clergy is abolished.
• § 14-104 — (a) A person may not commit a crime of violence, as defined in § 14–101 of this title, against another person when the person knows or believes that the other person is pregnant
• § 2-101 — (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 2-102 — A prosecution may be instituted for murder, manslaughter, or unlawful homicide, whether at common law or under this titl
• § 2-103 — (a) For purposes of a prosecution under this title, “viable” has the meaning stated in § 20–209 of the Health – General Article
• § 2-201 — (a) A murder is in the first degree if it is: (1) a deliberate, premeditated, and willful killing; (2) committed by lying in wait; (3) committed by poison; or (4) committed in the perpetration of or an attempt to perpetrate: (i) arson in the first degree; (ii) burning a barn, stable, tobacco house,
• § 2-203 — A defendant found guilty of murder in the first degree may be sentenced to imprisonment for life without the possibility
• § 2-204 — (a) A murder that is not in the first degree under § 2–201 of this subtitle is in the second degree
• § 2-205 — A person who attempts to commit murder in the first degree is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to impriso
• § 2-206 — A person who attempts to commit murder in the second degree is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to impris
• § 2-207 — (a) A person who commits manslaughter is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to: (1) imprisonment not exceeding 10 years; or (2) imprisonment in a local correctional facility not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $500 or both
• § 2-208 — - 7 - (a) An indictment for murder or manslaughter is sufficient if it substantially states: “(name of defendant) on (date) in (county) feloniously (willfully and with deliberately premeditated malice) killed (and murdered) (name of victim) against the peace, government, and dignity of the State.”
• § 2-209 — (a) In this section, “vehicle” includes a motor vehicle, streetcar, locomotive, engine, and train
• § 2-210 — (a) In this section, “vehicle” includes a motor vehicle, streetcar, locomotive, engine, and train
• § 2-302 — When a court or jury finds a person guilty of murder, the court or jury shall state in the verdict whether the person is
• § 2-304 — (a) If the State gave notice under § 2–203(1) of this title, the court shall conduct a separate sentencing proceeding as soon as practicable after the defendant is found guilty of murder in the first degree to determine whether the defendant shall be sentenced to imprisonment for life without the po
• § 2-305 — The Supreme Court of Maryland may adopt: (1) rules of procedure to govern the conduct of sentencing proceedings under §