Charges and penalties
How offenses are graded, jail ranges, fines, and repeat offense steps.
16 sections
16 sections
AssaultCrim. Law § 3-202 and § 3-203 — second degree up to 10 years, first degree up to 25- The Theft LadderCrim. Law § 7-104 — under $100 up to 90 days; $1,500 is where theft becomes a felony
- Clearing A RecordCrim. Proc. § 10-105 and § 10-110 — expungement of charges that did not end in conviction, and of listed convictions after waiting
Release Before TrialCrim. Proc. § 5-101 — personal recognizance where the court believes the defendant will appear
Reckless And Negligent DrivingTransp. § 21-901.1 — reckless includes 30 mph over the limit; up to 60 days or $1,000also here- Driving While SuspendedTransp. § 16-303 — up to 1 year or $1,000 for a first offensealso here
- Being Arrested Without A WarrantCrim. Proc. § 2-202 — in the officer's presence, or probable cause of a felonyalso here
False Statements To PoliceCrim. Law § 9-501 — a knowingly false report meant to start an investigation; up to 6 months or $500also here- Resisting Arrest And FleeingCrim. Law § 9-408 and Transp. § 21-904 — up to 3 years for resisting a lawful arrestalso here
- Disorderly ConductCrim. Law § 10-201 — up to 60 days or $500, including failing a lawful order to keep the peacealso here
- Harassment And StalkingCrim. Law § 3-803 and § 3-802 — harassment after a warning to stop; stalking up to 5 yearsalso here
TrespassCrim. Law § 6-402 and § 6-403 — posted land, or told not to enter or to leavealso here- Damaging PropertyCrim. Law § 6-301 — $1,000 divides up to 60 days from up to 3 yearsalso here
- Carrying A HandgunCrim. Law § 4-203 and Pub. Safety § 5-306 — a permit, 16 hours of training, and a minimum of 30 days without onealso here
Cannabis And DrugsCrim. Law § 5-601 — legal for adults 21 and over up to the personal use amount, 1.5 ouncesalso here- Under 21 With AlcoholCrim. Law § 10-114 — possessing or drinking under 21, and the family exceptionalso here
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