Terms Used In Maryland Code, FAMILY LAW 5-555

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
An individual may contest the finding of a criminal conviction, a probation before judgment disposition, a not criminally responsible disposition, or pending charge reported in a printed statement in accordance with §§ 10-223 through 10-228 of the Criminal Procedure Article.