Terms Used In Maryland Code, FAMILY LAW 5-4A-06

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Person: includes an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, representative of any kind, corporation, partnership, business trust, statutory trust, limited liability company, firm, association, or other nongovernmental entity. See
A person who submits a claim for payment or for reimbursement for services or benefits or makes a statement in connection with a claim for payment or reimbursement for services or benefits pursuant to § 5-4A-05 of this subtitle which the person knows or should know is false, misleading, or fraudulent is guilty of perjury and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or both.