Maryland Code, CRIMINAL LAW 12-112
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Terms Used In Maryland Code, CRIMINAL LAW 12-112
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
- state: means :
(1) a state, possession, territory, or commonwealth of the United States; or
(2) the District of Columbia. See
(a) (1) An indictment for violating the prohibition against gaming is sufficient if it states that the defendant kept a gaming device.
(2) The indictment need not state the particular kind of gaming or gaming device involved in the alleged violation.
(b) A defendant, on timely request, may obtain a bill of particulars.