Terms Used In Maryland Code, FAMILY LAW 10-203

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • minor: means an individual under the age of 18 years. See
(a) A parent may not willfully fail to provide for the support of his or her minor child.

(b) A parent may not desert his or her minor child.

(c) An individual who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $100 or imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or both.