Maryland Code, CRIMINAL PROCEDURE 12-311
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- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
If an owner of real property used as the principal family residence is convicted under §§ 5-602 through 5-609, §§ 5-612 through 5-614, § 5-617, § 5-618, or § 5-628 of the Criminal Law Article or is convicted of an attempt or conspiracy to violate Title 5 of the Criminal Law Article and the owner files an appeal of the conviction, the court shall stay forfeiture proceedings under § 12-103(e) or § 12-312(b) of this title against the real property during the pendency of the appeal.