§ 9-501 False statement – To law enforcement officer
§ 9-501.1 False allegations regarding commission of a crime
§ 9-502 False statement – When under arrest
§ 9-503 False statement – To public official concerning crime or hazard
§ 9-504 False statement – Concerning destructive device or toxic material
§ 9-505 Representation of destructive device
§ 9-506 Maryland Higher Education Commission fund application – False or concealed material fact
§ 9-507 Common-law criminal defamation repealed
§ 9-508 False filings of financing statement or amendment
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Terms Used In Maryland Code > CRIMINAL LAW > Title 9 > Subtitle 5 - False Statements

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Docket: A log containing brief entries of court proceedings.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • minor: means an individual under the age of 18 years. See
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Personal property: All property that is not real property.
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.