§ 14-101 Mandatory sentences for crimes of violence
§ 14-101 v2 Mandatory sentences for crimes of violence
§ 14-102 Sentencing for crimes with minimum and maximum penalties
§ 14-103 Benefit of clergy abolished
§ 14-104 Crime of violence against pregnant person
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Terms Used In Maryland Code > CRIMINAL LAW > Title 14 > Subtitle 1 - Sentencing

  • Adult: means an individual at least 18 years old. See
  • assault: means assault in any degree unless a specific degree of assault is specified. See
  • Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.
  • 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.
  • minor: means an individual under the age of 18 years. See
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.