Maryland Code, CRIMINAL LAW 5-901
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Terms Used In Maryland Code, CRIMINAL LAW 5-901
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
Notwithstanding any other law, a violation of this title shall be treated as if it were a felony for purposes of arrest, search, and seizure, whether or not a defendant is subsequently charged with or convicted of a violation that is a misdemeanor.