§ 8-601 Counterfeiting of private instruments and documents
§ 8-602 Issuing counterfeit private instruments and documents
§ 8-603 Possessing counterfeit title to motor vehicle
§ 8-604 Counterfeiting United States currency with intent to defraud
§ 8-604.1 Possessing or issuing counterfeit United States currency
§ 8-605 Counterfeiting of public documents
§ 8-606 Making false entries in public records and related crimes
§ 8-606.1 Forging, falsifying, or counterfeiting signature of judge, court officer, or court employee
§ 8-607 Counterfeiting public seal
§ 8-608 Counterfeiting stamp of Comptroller
§ 8-609 Counterfeiting of orders for money or goods
§ 8-610 Counterfeiting prescription
§ 8-611 Trademark counterfeiting
§ 8-612 Counterfeiting and issuing of tokens
§ 8-613 Unlawful operation of vending machines and related manufacture of slugs

Terms Used In Maryland Code > CRIMINAL LAW > Title 8 > Subtitle 6 - Counterfeiting and Related Crimes

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • 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.
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  • Chief judge: The judge who has primary responsibility for the administration of a court but also decides cases; chief judges are determined by seniority.
  • Codicil: An addition, change, or supplement to a will executed with the same formalities required for the will itself.
  • Deed: The legal instrument used to transfer title in real property from one person to another.
  • 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.
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Power of attorney: A written instrument which authorizes one person to act as another's agent or attorney. The power of attorney may be for a definite, specific act, or it may be general in nature. The terms of the written power of attorney may specify when it will expire. If not, the power of attorney usually expires when the person granting it dies. Source: OCC
  • Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.