Maryland Code, CRIMINAL LAW 7-109
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Terms Used In Maryland Code, CRIMINAL LAW 7-109
- Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- 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.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a charge of theft may be proved by evidence that the theft was committed in a manner that is theft under this part, even if a different manner is specified in the information, indictment, warrant, or other charging document.
(b) A court may grant a continuance or other appropriate relief:
(1) to ensure a fair trial; and
(2) if the conduct of the defense would be prejudiced by lack of fair notice or by surprise.