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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Abduction ................................................................................................73
By Relative.........................................................................................415-420
See Kidnapping
Abuse, Animal ...............................................................................................358-362,365-368
Abuse, Child ................................................................................................74-77
Abuse, Vulnerable Adult ...............................................................................78,79
Accessory After The Fact ..............................................................................38
Adultery ................................................................................................357
Aircraft
Explosive............................................................................................455
Alcohol
AWOL Machine.................................................................................19,20
Retail/Retail Dealer ............................................................................14-18
Tax ................................................................................................20-21
Intoxicated – Endanger ......................................................................19
Disturbance .......................................................................................19
Drinking – Prohibited Places .............................................................17-20
Minors – Citation Only Event – No Criminal Charges
Injury/Death .......................................................................................349
Prevent/Destroy Seized Alc ...............................................................21-22
Proof of ID .........................................................................................349
Ammo, Illegal ...............................................................................................442
Animal, Cruelty..............................................................................................358-362,365-368
Race Horse…… .............................................................................................365,366
Animal, Law Enforcement .............................................................................361
Animal, Sale ................................................................................................364-366
Animal, Service..............................................................................................368
Appropriate Property .....................................................................................197
Arson ………. ................................................................................................164-167
Malicious Burning .............................................................................165,166
Threat ................................................................................................167
Asbestos Removal …… .................................................................................405
Assault
First Degree ........................................................................................46
DOC/Employee ..................................................................................49, 399
Second Degree ...................................................................................46
Law Enforcement ...............................................................................47
Assault, Inmate ..............................................................................................49
Assault Weapon .............................................................................................111, 112
Assisted Suicide .............................................................................................45,46
Athletic Contest, Interference ........................................................................316,352
Attorney, Solicit Case ....................................................................................23
Bad Check ................................................................................................215-229
Court Cost ..........................................................................................229
Bailbondsmen – Solicitation ..........................................................................34
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Bail, Forfeiture ...............................................................................................34
Bawdyhouse, Prostitution .............................................................................382-386
Beer, Make-Sell .............................................................................................21
Bigamy ................................................................................................358
Boat ............................................................................................................42-44,50-51
Bodily Fluid – Ingest .....................................................................................52
Breaking & Entering
See Burglary
Bribery ...........................................................................................................313-316
Bulletproof Body Armor ................................................................................107
Burglary .........................................................................................................168-176,308
Explosives ..........................................................................................175
First Degree/Home Invasion ..............................................................168
Firearm ...............................................................................................170
False Alarm ........................................................................................341
Research Facility ................................................................................176
Rogue And Vagabond ........................................................................174
Cargo- Disposal .............................................................................................260,261
Car Theft ........................................................................................................196
Carjacking ................................................................................................70
Armed ................................................................................................70
Carrying Weapon ...........................................................................................105-107
Carts-Grocery ................................................................................................198
Cemetery ................................................................................................24-26
Child –Abduction ...........................................................................................73,415-420
Abuse – See Minors
Abuse First Degree – Death ...................................................75
Abuse 1
st
Deg – Severe Phys Injury ......................................75
Abuse Second Deg –Parent ...................................................76
Abuse Second Deg – Custodian .............................................76
Fail to report ...........................................................................77
Confine Unattended ...........................................................................414
Contribute to Conditions of Child (Delinquent) ................................32
Custody & Visitation .........................................................................415-420
Fail Report Missing/Dead ..................................................................80, 81
Desertion – Minor .............................................................................421
Pornography .......................................................................................377-381
Sale, Barter, Trade .............................................................................77
Citation, Fail to Appear..................................................................................35
Cockfighting ................................................................................................360,362,363
Commercial Law ............................................................................................33
Common Law
False Imprisonment ............................................................................13
Obstructing .........................................................................................13
Riot .......................................................................................14
Common Nuisance .........................................................................................133-135
Computers
Access ................................................................................................202-205
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Disclose Number-Interactive Service ................................................248
Possess Ransomware .........................................................................206
Contraband- Drugs, Escape, Telecom Device, etc., Prison ...........................327-334
Controlled Dangerous Substances
See Drugs
Correctional Services .....................................................................................398
Fly Unmanned Aircraft/Drone-Correctional Facility ........................399
Correctional Employee
Assault................................................................................................49
Falsely Imprison.................................................................................398
Indecent Exposure ..............................................................................399
Sex Offense ........................................................................................66
Counterfeiting ................................................................................................296-306
Court Officials– Publish Info of Protected Ind ..............................................31
Credit Card Offenses......................................................................................230-245
Crime of Violence (Commit in Presence of Minor) ......................................Comm Manual-IA Advisement
Crime of Violence, Pregnant Person ..............................................................397
Criminal Procedure ........................................................................................34-37
Cruelty, Animal..............................................................................................358-362,365-368
Dangerous Dog ..............................................................................................364,365
Dangerous Weapons
Assault Weapons ................................................................................111-112
Handgun .............................................................................................109-110
Minor ................................................................................................106
Robbery ..............................................................................................69
School Property ..................................................................................106
Delinquent Child – See Contribute to Condition of Child
Desecration of Flag ........................................................................................369
Desertion – Minor Child ................................................................................421
Destitute Persons ............................................................................................422
Destruction of Property, Malicious ................................................................177-178
Destructive Devices .......................................................................................115,116,337,338
Disarm Law Enforcement Officer .................................................................106
Disorderly Conduct ........................................................................................350
Cemetery ............................................................................................357
Disorderly Intoxication ..................................................................................17,18
Disturbance – Public Peace ............................................................................350,351
Dog – Dangerous ...........................................................................................364,365
Dog Fight ................................................................................................359,361,362
Domestic Violence
Violation of Order ..............................................................................412,413
Vulnerable Adult ................................................................................78,79
Drinking – Prohibited ....................................................................................17-20
Drug – See Health
Drug, Administer – Violent Crime ................................................................151,152
Drug
Distribution ........................................................................................123-163
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Hire Minor .........................................................................................154
Manufacture CDS ..............................................................................127, 128
School Zone .......................................................................................153
Weapon ..............................................................................................148,149
Drug, Fake - Counterfeit ................................................................................130-132,141
Drug, Inhale ................................................................................................159,160
Drug, Import ................................................................................................140,141
Drug, Large Amount ......................................................................................136-138
Drug Kingpin ................................................................................................139
Drug, Obtain by Fraud ...................................................................................120
Drug, Paraphernalia .......................................................................................144-147
Drug, Prescription ..........................................................................................117,120-122,155-157,161-163
Drug, Proceeds ...............................................................................................150,151
Drug Test, Alter .............................................................................................348
Drunken Boating ............................................................................................434
Drunkenness ................................................................................................17, 18
Education ................................................................................................400-403
Election ................................................................................................404
Electric Company – Tamper w/Equipment....................................................178,179
Electronic Control Device ..............................................................................108
Electronic Harass ...........................................................................................94-96
Electronic Theft Device .................................................................................201,252,253
Embezzling, Property & Writings..................................................................197,307
Emergency Communication, Interference .....................................................339
Emergency Service Personnel ........................................................................450,451
Environment ................................................................................................405-407
Escape from Confinement..............................................................................323-329
Endangerment – Reckless ..............................................................................47,48
Ethnic/Religious Crimes (Hate Crimes) ........................................................352-356
Evidence –Alter/Fabricate ............................................................................320, 321
Explosives
Aircraft ...............................................................................................455
Burglary .............................................................................................175
Extortion ................................................................................................81-88
Fail to Appear – Citation................................................................................35
Fail to Obey Lawful Order .............................................................................351
Fail to Surrender – Bondsman .......................................................................34
False Alarm ................................................................................................340
False Imprisonment (Common Law) .............................................................13
False Statement
Destructive Device .............................................................................337
Emergency – Cause Harm/Death .......................................................335-336
MD Higher Education Commission...................................................338
Peace Order ........................................................................................30
Peace Officer ......................................................................................335,336
Perjury ................................................................................................310-313
Secretary of Public Safety ..................................................................398
State Official ......................................................................................336
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Family Law
Family Law Article ........................................................................................408-422
Abuse/Neglect Reporting ...................................................................414
Marriage Unlawful .............................................................................408-412
Protective Order – Violation of Order ...............................................412,413
Female Genital Mutilation .............................................................................423,424
Fine/Forfeiture – Bad Check ..........................................................................229
Firearms
Aircraft ...............................................................................................455
Burglary .............................................................................................170
CDS Offense ......................................................................................148,149
Demonstrate – Public Place ...............................................................111
Minors, Access ...................................................................................106,441
Regulated ...........................................................................................437-446
Sale/Transfer .....................................................................................437-439,443-446,449,450,451
Specific Areas (child, vulnerable adult, and government areas) .......108
Trespass..............................................................................................188
Firefighters ................................................................................................451,452
Obstruct Firefighter ............................................................................451
Personate/U/U Uniform .....................................................................451,452
Fire Marshal ................................................................................................451,452
Personate ............................................................................................452
Fireworks .......................................................................................................452,453
Food- Sealed Container..................................................................................424
Forgery
Common Law.....................................................................................13
Currency .............................................................................................298
Order for Money/Goods .....................................................................301
Prescription ........................................................................................120-122,156,157,302,303
Private Documents .............................................................................296,297
Public Documents ..............................................................................299-301
Ticket/Coupon/Token ........................................................................305
Issue – Formerly Uttering ..................................................................297
Vehicle Title.......................................................................................297
Fraud
Bad Check ..........................................................................................215-229
Beer ....................................................................................................21
Breach of Trust ..................................................................................261
Cable TV ............................................................................................207-211
Conversion, Leased Goods ................................................................262
Corporate Officer ...............................................................................259
Court Process .....................................................................................295
Electric Company...............................................................................178,179
Electric/Skimming Device .................................................................252-256
False Advertising ...............................................................................33
False Identification Documents .........................................................257,258
Food Commodities .............................................................................264
Fund Raising ......................................................................................293
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Gas Company .....................................................................................180
Horse Racing ......................................................................................309,392
Identity ..............................................................................................246-251
Unauthorized Use Motor Vehicle ......................................................199
Medical Assistance ............................................................................265-292
Pari-Mutual Tickets ...........................................................................309
Personal Identifying Information .......................................................246-251
Prescription .......................................................................................120-123,156,157,302,303
Public Assistance ...............................................................................263-292
Public Defender .................................................................................294
Pyramid Promotional Scheme............................................................260
Race Horse .........................................................................................246-251
Rental Vehicle – Fail to Return .........................................................200
Abandon .................................................................................200
State Health Plan ................................................................................265-292
Telecommunication Service...............................................................214
Vital Records .....................................................................................423
Welfare ...............................................................................................263
FTA – Pub Safe Subpoena .............................................................................398
Fugitive – Harbor ...........................................................................................321,322
Gambling – Gaming .......................................................................................387-392
Gang/Criminal Org – Threat ..........................................................................342
Graveyard, Desecration..................................................................................357
Grocery Cart ................................................................................................198
Handgun .........................................................................................................109-110
Loaded/Unloaded ...............................................................................109-110
Person/Vehicle ...................................................................................109-110
Sell without Lock ...............................................................................439
Under Influence .................................................................................449
Use in Felony/Violent Crime .............................................................110-111
Harbor – Fugitive ...........................................................................................321,322
Harassment .....................................................................................................93
Course of Conduct .............................................................................93
Electronic ...........................................................................................94 -96
Follow ................................................................................................93
Stalking ..............................................................................................92, 93
Hazardous Substance .....................................................................................405-407
Hazing ............................................................................................................80
Health
Condom Sale ......................................................................................344
Controlled Dangerous Substance .......................................................117
Drug – Administer to Another ...........................................................118,151,152
Inhaling ..............................................................................................159,160
Kingpin ..............................................................................................139
Marijuana/Cannabis ...........................................................................118-123,126, 128,130,141
Narcotic ..............................................................................................125-127,129,131,132,135
Non-controlled Substance ..................................................................143
Opiate ................................................................................................117
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Paraphernalia......................................................................................144-147
PCP ....................................................................................................124,127,129,134,141,142
Possession of Firearm - Mental Disorder...........................................447, 449
Prescription
Forgery ...............................................................................................120-122,156,157,302,303
Proceeds of Offense ...........................................................................150,151
Registrant – Unlawful Act .................................................................163
Schedule I & II ...................................................................................117-141
Venereal Disease ................................................................................343
Health General
Female Genital Mutilation .................................................................423
Vital Statistics & Records ..................................................................423
Home Improvement .......................................................................................27-29
Home Invasion ...............................................................................................168
Homicide See Murder
Manslaughter......................................................................................41, 42
Motor Vehicle/Boat – Intoxicated- Under the Influence –Drugs .....43,44
Murder................................................................................................39,40
Negligent Homicide ...........................................................................42-44
Attempt ..............................................................................................40, 41
Horse Race – Fraud ........................................................................................309,392
Household Violence – Domestic Violence - .................................................412,413
Human Remains – Remove ...........................................................................357
Icebox - Abandon ..........................................................................................346
Identification Card – Documents – Sale/Issue ...............................................257
Poss Identification Card State/Fed Health Plan .................................290
Identity Theft ................................................................................................246-251,256
Identity –Use Another (Sex Crime) ...............................................................68
Import CDS ................................................................................................140,141
Imprisonment
False (Common Law) ......................................................................13
Correctional Employee ......................................................................399
Incest ............................................................................................................67
Indecent Exposure ..........................................................................................373
Correctional Employee ......................................................................399
Ingest – Bodily Fluid .....................................................................................52
Injuries - See Assault
Life Threatening Cause ......................................................................50,51
Issue Doc. ................................................................................................297
Junkyards .......................................................................................................405
Juror
Bribery ...............................................................................................314
See Witness Intimidation – Influence ................................................319-320
Juvenile, Sex Offense.....................................................................................66,67,76
Kidnapping .....................................................................................................71
See Abduction ....................................................................................73, 415-420
Knives – Switchblades ...................................................................................105-106
Labor & Employment
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Unemployment Insurance ..................................................................427-430
Wages – Bad Check ..........................................................................222-224
Wages – Fail to Pay ...........................................................................425-426
Labor – Forced ..............................................................................................104
Larceny - See Theft
Burglary .............................................................................................168-176
Vehicles – Rental ...............................................................................200
Vehicles – Unauthorized ....................................................................199
Laser Pointer ..................................................................................................96
Law Enforcement
Animal Harm .....................................................................................361
Assault & Second Degree ..................................................................47
Disarm ................................................................................................106
Sex Act ...............................................................................................66
Lawyers – Solicit Cases .................................................................................23
Letters Wrongful Opening ............................................................................98
Licenses..........................................................................................................27-29
Life Threatening Injury – Cause (MV/Boat) .................................................50,51
Litter ...............................................................................................................346-348
Livestock
Motor Vehicle ....................................................................................199
Lottery ................................................................................................393-396
Machine Gun ................................................................................................112-114
Malicious Burning .........................................................................................165,166
Malicious Destruction of Property .................................................................177
Missiles ..............................................................................................178
Manslaughter (See Murder) ...........................................................................41, 42
Manufactured Articles ...................................................................................182
Marriage - Forced ..........................................................................................103
Marrying Unlawful ........................................................................................408-412
Medical Facility – Interference ......................................................................352
Minors
Access to Weapons ............................................................................106,441
Child Abuse/Fail to Report ................................................................75-77
Child Neglect .....................................................................................77
Dangerous Weapon ............................................................................105
Electronic Harass ...............................................................................94-96
Hire to Dist. CDS ...............................................................................154
Obscene Matter ..................................................................................375,376,380
Pornography .......................................................................................377-381
Fail to Furnish ID ...............................................................................349
Sex Abuse ..........................................................................................66,67,76
Sex Solicitation ..................................................................................68
Tobacco/Delta 8/10 Sale To...............................................................344,345
Weapons, Ammo................................................................................444
Motor Vehicle Theft ......................................................................................196
Murder (See Manslaughter – Homicide) .......................................................39,40
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Attempt ..............................................................................................40, 41
Narcotics
See Drugs & Health
Natural Resources
Public Landing – Destroy ..................................................................433
Operate Boat/Reckless Manner..........................................................435
Operate Vessel Under Influence ........................................................434
Vessel – Conceal Name/Number .......................................................433
Newspaper Theft ............................................................................................197
Non-Support ................................................................................................420-422
Obscene Matter ..............................................................................................373-375,381
Obstruct Justice ..............................................................................................320
Witness Intimidation/Influence ..........................................................317-320
Obstruct School Bus Driver ...........................................................................403
Obstructing & Hindering
Interfere W/Arrest ..............................................................................327
Common Law.....................................................................................13
Fire Marshall .....................................................................................450
Off Road Vehicle ...........................................................................................185
Open Container ..............................................................................................21
Peace Orders
False Statement ..................................................................................30
Violation Of .......................................................................................30
Peeping Tom ..................................................................................................97,186
Perjury - See False Statement ........................................................................310-313
Personal Identification Number .....................................................................245
Personating Officer ........................................................................................436
Picketing – Dwelling .....................................................................................98
Poison - Contaminate .....................................................................................52
Police Officer – Personate .............................................................................436
Prescription
Forgery ...............................................................................................120-122,157,302,303
Prostitution ...............................................................................................382-386
Protective Order
Violation Of Order .............................................................................412,413
Public Assistance ...........................................................................................263-292,294,295
Public Record ................................................................................................300
Public Safety ................................................................................................436-453
Railroad – Obstructing, etc. ...........................................................................189-191
Tickets Buy/Sell .................................................................................191
Rape ...............................................................................................................53-58,64,65
See Sex Offenses
Real Estate Settlements ..................................................................................454
Reckless Endangerment .................................................................................47
From Car ............................................................................................48
Records, Public – Forgery, etc. ......................................................................300
Recorded Material .........................................................................................212,214
Registration – Sex Offender...........................................................................36, 37
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Regulated Firearms ........................................................................................437-445
Religious/Ethnic Crimes (Hate Crime) ..........................................................352-356
Reptiles, Sale as Pet .......................................................................................366
Resist Arrest ...................................................................................................327
Rescue Squad ................................................................................................452
Rifles, See Weapons, Regulated Firearm
Mental Disorder .................................................................................447,449
Short Barreled ....................................................................................446
Riot ............................................................................................................14
Robbery (See Theft, Burglary, Carjacking) ..................................................69
Armed ................................................................................................69
Rogue & Vagabond (See Burglary) ...............................................................174
School
Attendance .........................................................................................400,401
Distribute CDS – School Zone ..........................................................153
Disturb Operation...............................................................................402
Security ..............................................................................................402
Trespass..............................................................................................402,403
Weapons .............................................................................................105
Sealed – Food Container ................................................................................424
Sex Act/Production -Cause Another ..............................................................90-91
Sex Offender – Registration/Notification ......................................................36, 37
Enter Property ....................................................................................37
Hire Registrant ...................................................................................37
Sex Trafficking ..................................................................................99-102
Sexual Displays ..............................................................................................369-372
Sexual Image – Distribute ..............................................................................97
Sexual Offenses
Sex Abuse – Minor ............................................................................66,67,77
CDS Administer – Sex Offense .........................................................152
Correctional Employee/Court Ordered Provider/LE .........................65-66
Display/Sell to Minor .........................................................................370,371
Third Degree ......................................................................................58-61
Fourth Degree ....................................................................................61-63
Rape ...................................................................................................53-58
Attempt ..................................................................................64,65
Sex Abuse Minor ...............................................................................66,67,77
Shotguns ................................................................................................446-449
Skimming Device...........................................................................................254,255
Slot Machines ................................................................................................397
Social Services Administration – Prohibited Acts .........................................264
Solicit
Attorney .............................................................................................23
Bail bondsman ...................................................................................34
Stalking ..........................................................................................................92
Suicide – Assisted ..........................................................................................45,46
Surveillance
Camera ...............................................................................................98
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Peeping Tom ......................................................................................97,186
Prurient Intent ....................................................................................97, 98
Unregistered .......................................................................................437
Tamper Gas/Electric Co. Equipment .............................................................178-180
Telecommunications Service – Fraud ............................................................214
Telephone Misuse ..........................................................................................93,94
Temporary Order Violation
Protective ...........................................................................................412,413
Peace ................................................................................................30
Theft (See Bad Checks)
$100 – Less than ...............................................................................194
**Note Only** Fuel-Dispensed in Motor Vehicle .............193
$100 to Under $1,500 – Less than .....................................................194
$1500 to Under $25,000 ..................................................................194
$25,000 to Under $100,000 ...............................................................193
$100,000 – Greater Than ...................................................................193
Cable/Sat TV ......................................................................................207-211
Electronic Device ...............................................................................201
Scheme ...............................................................................................195,196
Identity ...............................................................................................246-251
Motor Vehicle – Unlawful Taking .....................................................196
Vulnerable Adult ................................................................................307-309
Threats, etc.
Arson ................................................................................................167
Coerce to Donate................................................................................88
Mass Violence ....................................................................................99
Of Injury.............................................................................................88
State Official/Election Official ..........................................................89, 404
Tobacco/Delta 8/10 – Minor ..........................................................................344,345
Trade Practices (Unfair, Deceptive, Abusive) ...............................................33
Trademark Counterfeiting .............................................................................304
Traders ...........................................................................................................29
Trading in Human Remains ...........................................................................357
Transportation Law – Non Barcoded Charges
Alcoholic Beverages Consumption....................................................457
Possession of Motor Vehicle Master Key ..........................................455
Rental Vehicle – Under Influence of Alcohol or Drugs ....................456
Unauthorized Use of Rented Motor Vehicle .....................................456
Vehicle w/Incorrect Odometer ...........................................................456
Trespass..........................................................................................................183-188
Boat ....................................................................................................184
Railroad Equipment/Property ............................................................190
School ................................................................................................402,403
Unattended Child ...........................................................................................414
Unauthorized Use/Removal ...........................................................................199
Unemployment Insurance Law ......................................................................427-430,432
See Labor & Employment
Vehicle Laws - See Transportation ...............................................................455-457
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Vessels ...........................................................................................................433-435
Violate Release Condition .............................................................................35-36
Violation of Temporary Order
Peace ................................................................................................30
Protective ...........................................................................................412,413
Extreme Risk ......................................................................................450
Visitation – Fail to Return..............................................................................415
Visual Surveillance ........................................................................................97, 98
Vulnerable Adult ............................................................................................78,79,307-309
Wages - See Labor & Employment, Bad Check
Water Company – Meters & Equipment ......................................................81
Weapons
Access by Minor ................................................................................106
Assault................................................................................................111, 112
Burglary .............................................................................................170
Carrying or Wearing .........................................................................105-107
Intent to Injure........................................................................105
Contraband .........................................................................................327-332
Dangerous – Concealed .....................................................................105
Disarm, Law Enf Off .........................................................................106
Dist – Poss - CDS w/Firearm .............................................................148,149
Firearms
Demonstrate Public Place ......................................................111
Handgun .............................................................................................109, 110
Use Fel/Violent Crime ...........................................................110, 111
Knife – Switchblade ...........................................................................106
Mace – Chemical Device ...................................................................105
Machine Gun ......................................................................................113-114
Rifles ......................................................................................447-449
School Property ..................................................................................105
Specific Areas (child, vulnerable adult, and government areas) .......108
Trespass..............................................................................................188
Witness – Influence –Intimidation .................................................................317-318
Obstruct Justice ..................................................................................321
New Charges in 2024
Publish Info of Protected Individual (Court Official) ....................................31
New Rape and Sex Offense CJIS Codes by Modality ...................................53-63
Deliver Contraband Using Unmanned Aircraft to Place of Confinement .....334
Tobacco Products – License Person Distribute <21 (Sub Offenses) .............344
Indecent Exposure to Minor ...........................................................................373
Fly Unmanned Aircraft/Drone Correctional Facility .....................................399
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COMMON LAW
MISDEMEANOR
ANY SENTENCE THAT IS
NOT CRUEL OR
UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT
*3_5399*
**AFFRAY **
… did willfully engage in a fight with ________(name) in a
public place to the disturbance of others in violation of the
common law.
MISDEMEANOR
ANY SENTENCE THAT IS
NOT CRUEL OR
UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT
*1_0042*
**FALSE IMPRISONMENT**
...did unlawfully and intentionally detain _____ (victim), in
violation of the common law.
MISDEMEANOR
ANY SENTENANCE THAT
IS NOT CRUEL OR
UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT
*1_0043*
**OBSTRUCTING & HINDERING**
…did intentionally and knowingly obstruct and hinder a police
officer, ___ (victim), in the performance of [his/her] lawful
duties, in violation of the common law.
MISDEMEANOR
ANY SENTENCE THAT IS
NOT CRUEL OR
UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT
*6_1313*
**FORGERY **
… did commit common law forgery to wit: _____(describe).
Note: This charge may be used when a forgery not covered by a
statute is involved (Criminal Law, Agriculture, Health General,
etc). Forgery is the fraudulent making of a false writing having
apparent legal significance Smith v. State, 7 Md. App. 457, 256
A.2d 357 (1969).
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MISDEMEANOR
ANY SENTENCE THAT IS
NOT CRUEL OR
UNUSUAL PUNISHMENT
*3_1314*
**RIOT**
...on or about (date) ________ at (location) in __________
county, Maryland, did, together with at least two other persons,
unlawfully assemble to carryout a common purpose in such
violent or turbulent manner as to terrify others, in violation of
the common law of the State of Maryland, and against the
peace, government, and dignity of the State.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
AB 6-304
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 2 YEARS
*1_1644*
**SELL ALC BEV UNDER 21**
… did as [a license holder under the Alcohol Bevereges
Article/employee of a license holder under the Alcohol
Beverages Article], [sell/provide] alcoholic beverages to
______ (name, but don’t include identifying information if
minor), an individual under the age of 21 years.
NOTE: See Alcoholic Beverages Article Title XX (Your
County’s Title), Subsection 2702 (EX. AB 18-2702 for Charles
County, AB 31-2702 for Washington County) for local
requirements where defendant must be charged by summons
and may not be required to post bail pending trial).
AB 6-307
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 2 YEARS
*1_1645*
**SELL ALC BEV UNDER INFLUENCE**
… did as [a license holder under the Alcohol Bevereges
Article/employee of a license holder under the Alcohol
Beverages Article], [sell/provide] alcoholic beverages to
______(name), who was visibly under the influence of an
alcoholic beverage at the time of the [sale/delivery].
Rev. 10/01/2024
15.
AB 6-308
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 2 YEARS
*1_1646*
**ALLOW CONSUME ALC-LIC PREM**
… did as a license holder under the Alcoholic Bevereges
Article allow ______(name), to consume an alcoholic beverage
on their licensed premises that was not purchased on the
premises and otherwise not allowed under the Alcoholic
Beverages Article.
AB 6-309
MISDEMEANOR
$1,050.00 - 2 YEARS
*1_1647*
**ALLOW CONSUM ALC-LIC PREM UND 21 **
… did as [a license holder under the Alcoholic Bevereges
Article /a proprietor of an establishment that provides alcoholic
beverages/an operator of an establishment that provides
alcoholic beverages] allow ______ (name, but don’t include
identifying information if minor), a person under the age of 21
years, to [consume/possess] alcoholic beverages on the their
licensed premises.
AB 6-310
MISDEMEANOR
$10.00
*1_1648*
**ALC BEV LIC HOLD - FREE FOOD**
… did as a license holder under the Alcoholic Bevereges
Article [give/offer without charge] food to _______(name) to
induce said person to purchase alcoholic beverages for on-
premises consumption.
NOTE: This charge does not apply to hors d’oerves, pretzels,
cheese, or crackers that are placed on a counter in the licensed
premises for customers to consumer without charge.
Rev. 10/01/2024
16.
AB 6-311 (b)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 2 YEARS
*1_1649*
** ALC RTL DEALR ILL PURCHASE **
… did as retail dealer, purchase alcoholic beverages from
______(describe person or company), [who/which] was not a
licensed manufacturer, licensed wholesaler, private bulk sale
permit holder, or nonresident windery permit holder.
NOTE: See AB 6-311(a) for exceptions.
AB 6-311 (b)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 2 YEARS
*1_1650*
** ALC RTL DEALR ILL SALE **
… did as retail dealer, sell alcoholic beverages to _______ ,
another retail dealer that does not hold a Class C per diem beer,
beer and wine, or beer, wine, and liquor license.
NOTE: See AB 6-311(a) for exceptions.
AB 6-311 (b)(3)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 2 YEARS
*1_1651*
** ALC RTL DEALR KEEP ILL ALC **
… did as retail dealer, keep alcoholic beverages on the person’s
licensed premises that were not purchased by said retail dealer.
NOTE: See AB 6-311(a) for exceptions.
AB 6-312(a)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 1 YEAR
*1_1652*
** MISREP ALC BEV **
… did ________(choose from below) a beverage as [malt
extract/beer] and the beverage was not brewed and fermented as
such.
1. [manufacture/sell/offer for sale]
2. order ______, [an employee/other person] to
[manufacture/sell/offer for sale]
Rev. 10/01/2024
17.
AB 6-312(a)(2)(i)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 1 YEAR
*1_1653*
** MISREP BEER COLOR **
… did ________(choose from below) beer to which
[coloring/porterine] was added to represent the beer to be [malt
extract/porter/another beverage to wit: ____]
1. [sell/offer for sale]
2. order ______, [an employee/other person] to [sell/offer
for sale]
AB 6-312(a)(2)(i)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 1 YEAR
*1_1654*
** MISREP MALT/LIQUOR**
… did ________(choose from below) [malt/liquor] that was not
identified by proper name.
1. [sell/offer for sale]
2. order ______, [an employee/other person] to [sell/offer
for sale]
AB 6-313 (a)(1)(i)
MISDEMEANOR
$1000.00 - 2 YEARS
*1_1655*
** TAMPER WITH ALCOHOLIC BEV**
… did as [a/an] [retail dealer/agent of a retail dealer/employee
of a retail dealer] [tamper with/change the quantity/change the
quality] the contents of a container of an alcoholic beverage
after said alcoholic beverage had been lawfully sealed and the
contents remained in the container.
AB 6-313 (a)(1)(ii)
MISDEMEANOR
$1000.00 - 2 YEARS
*1_1656*
** REFILL ALC BEV CONTAINR**
… did as [a/an] [retail dealer/agent of a retail dealer/employee
of a retail dealer] refill a container of an alcoholic beverage
with a substance to wit: ______(describe), after the container
had been emptied of its original contents.
Rev. 10/01/2024
18.
AB 6-313 (a)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$1000.00 - 2 YEARS
*1_1657*
** DEALR POSS TAMPER ALC BEV**
… did as a retail dealer possess a container of alcoholic
beverage that had been [tampered with/refilled] .
AB 6-314
MISDEMEANOR
$100.00 – 90 DAYS
*1_1658*
** SELL ALC BEV MTL CONTAINR**
… did [sell/offer for sale] an alcoholic beverage container that
was made from [metal/composite material] and was designed
and constructed with an all-metal tab opening device that
detaches from the container when the container is opened in a
manner that is normally used to empty the contents of the
container.
NOTE: See AB 6-314 (a)(2) for exceptions.
AB 6-316
MISDEMEANOR
$1000.00
*1_1659*
**SELL ALC BEV-MAX ALC CONTENT **
… did sell at retail, an alcoholic beverage with an alcohol
content by volume of 95%/190 proof or more to wit:
______(alcohol volume).
AB 6-317
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 1 YEARS
*1_1073*
**UNLAW REQ COND OF SALE **
... did as a [license holder/employee of a license holder] require, as a
condition of sale of an alcoholic beverage for on-premises
consumption, that _____(name of consumer), buy more than one
[bottle/container/serving] of an alcoholic beverage at a time.
Rev. 10/01/2024
19.
AB 6-319
MISDEMEANOR
$1000.00 - 2 YEARS
*1_1660*
**CONSUME ALC BEV LIC PREMISES**
… did consume an alcoholic beverage on the licensed premises
of _______(license holder), located at _________(address), that
was not purchased on said premises and not allowed to be
consumed on the premises under the Alcoholic Beverages
Article.
NOTE: See AB 6-319(a) for exceptions.
AB 6-320(a)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
$100.00 – 90 DAYS
*1_1661*
**INTOXICATED ENDANGER**
… did endanger the safety of ______(name or property) while
being intoxicated.
AB 6-320(a)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$100.00 – 90 DAYS
*1_1662*
**INTOXICATED PUBLIC DISTURB**
… did [being intoxicated/consume an alcoholic beverage] in a
public place, and cause a public disturbance.
AB 6-323(b)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
$1000.00
*1_1666*
**USE AWOL MACHINE**
…did use an AWOL machine to [inhale alcohol
vapor/introduce alcohol in any form] into the human body.
NOTE: See AB 6-232(a) for definition of “AWOL”.
Rev. 10/01/2024
20.
AB 6-323(b)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$1000.00
*1_1667*
**POSS/BUY/SELL AWOL MACHINE**
…did with intent to introduce alcohol into the human body,
[possess/purchase/transfer/offer for sale/use] an AWOL
machine.
NOTE: See AB 6-232(a) for definition of “AWOL”.
AB 6-327(a)
FELONY
$1000.00 – 2 YEARS
*1_1668*
**UNLIC OUT OF STATE ALC SALE**
…did being a person in the business of [selling/distributing]
alcoholic beverages [in/from] _________(State other than
Maryland), [ship/cause to be shipped/deliver] alcoholic
beverages directly to a recipient in the State without holding the
required [license/permit].
AB 6-328(a)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
$10000.00 – 5 YEARS
*1_1669*
**ALC BEV TAX-WILLFULLY NOT PAID**
…did [knowingly/willfully] [possess/transport/sell/offer for
sale/store on own property/authorize storage on own property],
an alcoholic beverage on which the tax imposed by the Tax-
General Article was not paid.
Rev. 10/01/2024
21.
AB 6-328(a)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$10000.00 – 5 YEARS
*1_1670*
**ALC BEV TAX EVASION**
…did evade a tax imposed on an alcoholic beverage under the
Tax-General Article.
AB 6-328(a)(3)
MISDEMEANOR
$10000.00 – 5 YEARS
*1_1671*
**ALC BEV COUNTERFEIT TAX STAMP**
…did counterfeit a [stamp/certificate] required under the
[Alcoholic Beverages/Tax-General Article].
AB 6-328(a)(4)
MISDEMEANOR
$10000.00 – 5 YEARS
*1_1672*
**VIOL ALC BEV TAX REG**
… did violate a regulation that the [Comptroller of
Maryland/Executive Director of the Alcohol and Tobacco
Commission] adopted under the [Alcoholic Beverages/Tax-
General Article] to wit: _______(describe regulation).
AB 6-329(a)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
$1000.00 – 2 YEARS
*1_1673*
**ALC BEV REMOVE/DESTROY PROP**
…did [remove/destroy/cause to be removed/cause to be
destroyed] property that had been seized under the [Alcoholic
Beverages/Tax-General Article relating to the tax on alcoholic
beverages], to wit: _________(describe property).
Rev. 10/01/2024
22.
AB 6-329(a)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$1000.00 – 2 YEARS
*1_1674*
**ALC BEV-PREVENT SEIZE PROP**
…did [prevent/attempt to prevent] the seizure of property to
wit: _______(describe property), by ____________(choose
from below).
1. pouring out the contents of said property;
2. [breaking/destroying] said property;
3. removing said property from the premises;
4. disposing of said property
AB 36-1102(b)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00
*1_1778*
** SELL TETRAHYDROCANNABINOL W/O LIC **
... did [sell/distribute] a product intended for human
consumption or inhalation that contains more than [.5
milligrams of tetrahydrocannabinol per serving/2.5 milligrams
of tetrahydrocannabinol per package] without having a license
or the product complying with manufacturing, laboratory
testing, packaging, and labeling standards under AB 36-203.
AB 36-1102(b)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00
*1_1779*
** SELL TETRAHYDROCANNABINOL TO UND 21 **
…did [sell/distribute] a product intended for human
consumption or inhalation that contains more than [.5
milligrams of tetrahydrocannabinol/2.5 milligrams of
tetrahydrocannabinol per package] to ____(name, but don’t
include identifying information if minor), an individual under
21 years of age.
AB 36-1102(c)
MISDEMEANOR
$10,000.00
*1_1780*
** SELL CANNABINOID NOT NATURAL **
… did [sell/distribute] a cannabinoid product that is not derived
from naturally occurring biologically active chemical
constituents.
Rev. 10/01/2024
23.
AGRICULTURE ARTICLE
Opening Gate of Another's Pasture, etc.
AG 3-701
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 1 YEAR
*2_2900*
**MAL/DEST-OPEN FIELD GATE**
...did wilfully and maliciously open the gate of a
[field/pasture/enclosure] enclosing ______ (describe livestock)
and belonging to ______ (owner/lessee, etc.).
BUSINESS OCCUPATIONS & PROFESSIONS
ARTICLE
Lawyers - Written Solicitation of Clients
BOP 10-605.1
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 1 YEAR
*2_0500*
**ATTY SOLICIT CIVIL CASE**
______, a lawyer, did, within 30 days after the incident giving
rise thereto, send a communication to ______, the victim and
relative of the victim, concerning an action for personal injury
and wrongful death and otherwise related to an accident or
disaster involving the said victim, for the purpose of obtaining
professional employment.
NOTE: The 1998 Legislature, recognizing the new, hi-tech
methods of communication, struck the word "written," and
listed the types of "communication" for which this statute is
applicable. They include: Audio recording, computer on-line
transmission, facsimile transmission, letter, or other form of
written communication, telegraphic, telephone, and video
recording. At the same time, they made the law applicable only
to civil cases and struck the section involving solicitation in
criminal cases.
NOTE: See section for time requirements.
Rev. 10/01/2024
24.
BUSINESS REGULATIONS ARTICLE
BR 5-610(a)
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 – 1 YEAR
*1_0980*
**CEMETERY ESTABLISH/OP SALE PROP **
… did [establish/operate/allow the operation of] a cemetery as
[a sole proprietor registered cemeterian/a permit holder/a
person subject to the (permit/registration) in violation of the
requirements of the Business Regulation Article].
NOTE: Cemetery defined in BR-602.
NOTE: Second violation: $10,000 – 2 YEARS
Third or subsequent violation: $20,000 – 3 YEARS
BR 5-610(b)
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 – 1 YEAR
*1_0981*
**CEMETERY ESTAB/OP CORP**
...did as an officer of a corporation [establish/operate/allow the
operation of] a cemetery in violation of the requirements of the
Business Regulation Article.
NOTE: Cemetery defined in BR-602.
NOTE: Second violation: $10,000 – 2 YEARS
Third or subsequent violation: $20,000 – 3 YEARS
Rev. 10/01/2024
25.
BR 5-610(c)
FELONY
PRELMINARY HEARING
$25,000.00 – 10 YEARS
*1_0982*
**PERPETUAL CARE TRUST FUND FRAUD**
...did [willfully misappropriate/intentionally and fraudulently
convert] perpetual care trust funds in excess of $100.00 to their
own use.
BR 5-712(a)
MISDEMEANOR
$10,000.00 – 1 YEAR
*1_0983*
**BURIAL NEED CONTRACT-DEPOSIT**
... did sell a preneed burial contract and failed to deposit money
received [under/in connection with] the preneed burial contract.
NOTE: Second violation: $15,000 – 2 YEARS
Third or subsequent violation: $20,000 – 3 YEARS
BR 5-712(b)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$10,000.00 – 1 YEAR
*1_0984*
**BURIAL NEED CONTRACT-DEPOSIT**
... did as an officer of a corporation responsible for selling a
pre-need burial contract, fail to deposit money received
[under/in connection with] the preneed burial contract.
NOTE: Second violation: $15,000 – 2 YEARS
Third or subsequent violation: $20,000 – 3 YEARS
Rev. 10/01/2024
26.
BR 5-712(c)
FELONY
PRELMINARY HEARING
$25,000.00 – 10 YEARS
*1_0985*
**BURIAL NEED CONTRACT FRAUD**
...did [willfully misappropriate/intentionally and fraudulently
convert] preneed trust funds in excess of $100.00 to their own
use.
BR 5-903
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 – 1 YEARS
*1_0986*
**REP CEMETARIAN/CREM W/O REG **
… did without being authorized as a registrant, represented to
the public by use of [a title/a description of services/a
description of methods/a description of procedures]to wit:
__________, that they were authorized to [engage in the
operation of a cemetery/provide burial goods].
Rev. 10/01/2024
27.
Acting/Selling W/O License
BR 8-601
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 – 6 MONTHS
*1_1597*
**ACT AS CONTRCTOR W/O LICNS**
...did [act/offer to act] as a [contractor/ subcontractor] in the
state without having the license therefore required by law.
NOTE: See BR 8-601(d) regarding subsequent offense penalty
of 2Y-$5,000.
BR 8-601
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 – 6 MONTHS
*1_1598*
**SELL HOME IMPRV W/O LICENS**
...did [sell/offer to sell] a home improvement without having a
license to do so, as required by law.
NOTE: See BR 8-601(d) regarding subsequent offense penalty
of 2Y-$5,000.
BR 8-605
PENALTY SEC. 8-623
MISDEMEANOR
$1000.00 - 6 MONTHS
*2_0258*
**FAIL TO PERFORM CONTRACT**
...did, as a contractor, knowingly and wilfully abandon and fail
to perform without justification, a home improvement contract.
NOTE: Abandonment of a contract implies an intent not to
perform. Poor work performance and untimely performance do
not, by themselves, imply an intent to abandon the contract.
(Shade v. State, 306 Md. 372).
Rev. 10/01/2024
28.
Misc. Prohibited Acts
BR 8-605
PENALTY SEC. 8-623
MISDEMEANOR
$1000.00 - 6 MONTHS
*2_0259*
**DEVIATE FROM PLANS W/O CON**
...did, as a contractor, knowingly and willfully deviate from
plans and specifications without the consent of the owner.
NOTE: Contractor means a person, other than an employee of an
owner, who performs or offers or agrees to perform a home
improvement for an owner.
NOTE: "Home improvement" is defined as the addition or
alteration, conversion, improvement, modernization,
remodeling, repair, or replacement of a building or part of a
building that is used or designed to be used as a residence or a
structure adjacent to that building or improvement to land
adjacent to the building. It includes:
1. Construction, improvement or replacement, on land adjacent
to the building of a driveway, fall-out shelter, fence, garage,
landscaping, porch or swimming pool.
2. Connection, installation or replacement in the building of a
dishwasher, disposal or refrigerator with an icemaker to existing
plumbing lines.
3. Installation of an awning, fire alarm or storm window.
4. Work done on individual condominium units.
NOTE: "Home improvement" does not include:
1. Construction of a new home.
2. Work done to comply with a guarantee of completion for a
new building project.
3. Connection, installation or replacement of an appliance to
existing plumbing lines that requires alteration of the plumbing
lines.
4. Sale of materials if the seller does not perform or arrange to
perform any work using the materials.
5. Work done on apartment buildings with four or more single-
family units.
6. Work done on the common areas of condominium units.
7. Shore erosion control projects as defined in 8-1001 of the
Natural Resources Article.
Rev. 10/01/2024
29.
Traders and Chain Stores
BR 17-1803
PENALTY SEC. 17-2106
MISDEMEANOR
$300.00 - 30 DAYS
*3_5100*
**DO BUS W/O TRADERS LICENSE**
...did [business as a trader/business as an exhibitor] in the State
of Maryland without a Trader's License.
NOTE: A separate Trader's License is required for each store or
fixed place of business that a person operates in the State.
NOTE: This section does not apply to:
1. A grower, maker or manufacturer of goods.
2. A non-resident traveling salesperson, sample merchant, or
representative of a foreign mercantile or manufacturing
business while selling to or soliciting an order from a licensed
trader in the State.
3. A private individual while publicly selling the individual's
personal effects on the individual's property, if the individual
holds only one sale not exceeding fourteen [14] consecutive
days in a calendar year.
4. An exhibitor, if the show is promoted by: a. A church,
defined in Sec. 5-301[B] of the Corporations and Associations
Article; b. A Governmental Unit; c. An amateur radio
organization; d. An antique vehicle, machine and equipment
organization; e. A volunteer fire department or rescue squad; or
f. A model train collector's association.
BR 17-2103
MISDEMEANOR
$300.00 – 30 DAYS
*1_0892*
**FAIL TO DISPLAY LICENSE **
...did fail to display a license as required by BR 17-2103.
Rev. 10/01/2024
30.
COURTS & JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS
CJ 3-1503(d)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 90 DAYS
*2_0100*
**PEACE ORDER: FALSE INFO.**
...did file a petition under the Annotated Code of
Maryland,Courts & Judicial Proceedings Article, Sec. 3-1503,
and knowingly provided false information in said petition.
CJ 3-1508
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 90 DAYS
*2_0105*
**PEACE ORDER: FAIL TO COMPLY**
...did fail to comply with relief granted under an Order dated
_______________, issued under the Courts & Judicial
Proceedings Article, by _________(choose ONE violation
from the list below. Additional violations may be added
using the word “and” if violations occurred during same
event.)
1. committing an act specified in CJ 3-1503(a) against
________(name).
2. threatening to commit an act specified in CJ 3-1503(a)
against ________(name)
3. contacting ________(name)
4. attempting to contact ________(name)
5. harassing _______________(name)
6. entering the residence of _______________(name)
7. failing to remain away from the place of employment of
___(name)
8. failing to remain away from school of ___(name)
9. failing to remain away from temporary residence of
_______(name).
(Note for charge 2-0105 continued on page 31)
Rev. 10/01/2024
31.
NOTE: The acts specified in CJ-3-1503(a) are:
1. an act that causes serious bodily harm;
2. an act that places petitioner or petionioner’s employee in fear
of imminent serious bodily harm;
3. assault in any degree;
4. rape or sexual offense under CR 3-303 through CR 3-308 or
attempted rape or sexual offense in any degree;
5. false imprisonment;
6. harassment under CR 3-803;
7. stalking under CR 3-802;
8. trespass under Title 6, Subtitle 4 of the Criminal Law Article;
9. malicious destruction of property under CR 6-301;
10. misuse of telephone facilities and equipment under
CR 3-804;
11. misuse of electronic communication or interactive computer
service under CR 3-805;
12. revenge porn under CR 3-809; or
13. visual surveillance under CR 3-901, CR 3-902, or
CR 3-903.
NOTE: For a second or subsequent offense, the maximum
penalty is $2,500 and/or 1 years imprisonment.
NOTE: If the court is closed on the day an interim order is set
to expire, the order shall be effective until the next day on
which the court is open. For temporary orders, it is effective
until the second day on which the Court is open.
NOTE: The Commissioner must verify the type of order, verify
the order has been served, verify that the alleged violation
conditions exist in the issued order; prior to making a probable
cause decision.
NOTE: Under CJ 3-1508 (b), a prior conviction under FL 4-509
for violation of a protective order, shall be considered a
conviction for the purposes of second or subsequent offense
penalties. Sub offenses should be brought by State’s Attorney.
CJ 3-2304
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 – 18 MONTHS
*1_1833*
**PUBLISH INFO OF PROTECTED IND**
... did knowingly publish the personal information of
____(name), a protected individual, [knowing/reasonably
should have known] that publishing said personal information
posed an imminent and serious threat to said protected
individual and resulted in [an assault in any
degree/harassment/trespass/malicious destruction of property].
Note: See CJ 3-2301 for court officials and related persons
covered under the definition of “Protected Individual”.
Rev. 10/01/2024
32.
CJ 3-8A-30
MISDEMEANOR
$2,500.00 - 3 YEARS
*2_0238*
**CONTRIBUTE TO COND OF CHLD**
...did, being an adult, willfully contribute to, encourage, cause, or
tend to cause [an act/an omission/a condition] which rendered
_____ (describe victim but don’t include identifying info of
minor), a child, [in violation of _____/ delinquent or in need of
supervision].
NOTE: Adult may be charged under the section, even if child
has not been found to have committed a violation, adjudicated
delinquent, in need of supervision, or in need of assistance.
Charge must be filed in the county where the offense occurred
(C.J Sec. 3-808). Concurrent jurisdiction with Juvenile Court and
Adult Court (C.J. Sec. 3-804).
NOTE: There is a presumption that a child is not receiving
ordinary and proper care and attention under Section 3-801(E)(1)
of C&JP if the child:
1. was born addicted to or dependent on cocaine, heroin, or a
derivative thereof; or
2. was born with a significant presence of cocaine, heroin, or a
derivative thereof in the child's blood as evidenced by toxicology
or other appropriate tests.
NOTE: "Adult" means a person who is 18 years old or older.
"Child" means a person under the age of 18 years. "Child in need
of assistance" is a child who requires the assistance of the court
because:
1. He is mentally handicapped or is not receiving ordinary and
proper care and attention, and
2. His parents, guardian, or custodian are unable or unwilling to
give proper care and attention to the child and his problems
provided, however, a child shall not be deemed to be in need of
assistance for the sole reason he is being furnished non-medical
remedial care and treatment recognized by State law.
"Child in need of supervision" is a child who requires guidance,
treatment, or rehabilitation and:
1. He is required by law to attend school and is habitually truant;
or
2. He is habitually disobedient, ungovernable, and beyond the
control of the person having custody of him;
3. He deports themself so as to injure or endanger themself or
others; or
4. He has committed an offense applicable only to children.
"Delinquent child" is a child who has committed a delinquent act
and requires guidance, treatment, or rehabilitation.
Rev. 10/01/2024
33.
COMMERCIAL LAW ARTICLE
CL 13-303
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000 – 1 YEAR
*1_0883*
**ENG UNFAIR/ABUS/DEC TRADE PRACT*
did engage in an [unfair/abusive/deceptive] trade practice in
_______(choose from below).
1. the [sale/lease/rental/loan/bailment] of [a consumer
good/consumer realty/a consumer service] to wit:
_______(describe).
2. the offer for [sale/lease/rental/loan/bailment] of [a
consumer good/consumer realty/a consumer service] to wit:
_______(describe).
3. the offer for sale of [course credit/educational service to
wit: _____(describe)
4. the extension of consumer credit
5. The collection of consumer debts
6. the [purchase/offer for purchase] of [consumer
goods/consumer realty] from a consumer by a merchant whose
business includes paying off consumer debt in connection with
the purchase of [consumer goods/consumer realty] from a
consumer.
Note: See Commercial Law 13-411(a) for penalty section.
Note: See Commercial Law 13-411(b) for exceptions.
Note: See Commercial Law 13-301 for definition of “unfair,
abusive, or deceptive trade practice” and other sections that
apply to this charge.
CL 14-2903
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 1 YEAR
*5_2607*
**FRAUD-FALSE ADV**
...did advertise by means of ____ (describe method of
advertisement) and offer for sale to the general public ____
(item or service) with the intent [not to sell same/not to sell
same at the advertised price].
NOTE: Section applies to firms, corporations and the several
members, officers, directors, agents and employees who
knowingly violate this section. Generally referred to as "bait
and switch".
Rev. 10/01/2024
34.
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE ARTICLE
CP 5-210
MISDEMEANOR
1st Off: $2,500 – 30 Day Lic.
Susp. If Licensed
2nd Off: $5,000 – 90 Day Lic.
Susp. If Licensed
*1_1638*
**BAIL BONDSMAN-SOLICITATION**
...did, as [a/an] [bail bondsman/agent of a bail bondsman/
employee of the courthouse/employee of a correctional facility],
solicit business on property and grounds of a
[courthouse/correctional facility].
NOTE: Bail bondsman does not include a person that contracts
with a public agency to provide bail bonds to persons detained in a
correctional facility.
NOTE: "Solicit" includes approaching, enticing, or inviting an
individual to use the services of a specific bail bondsman; and
distributing, displaying, or wearing an item that advertises the
services of a bail bondsman.
CP 5-211(c)
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 - 5 YEARS
*1_1474*
**FTA/FELONY DEFENDANT**
...did wilfully fail to surrender within 30 days following ____
(date), the date of forfeiture of bail or recognizance, which was
given in connection with [a felony/a pending appeal/a pending
certiorari/a pending habeas corpus/a post conviction] in case
______(case number) in the __________(name court) court for
[county/city/state].
CP 5-211(c)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 1 YEAR
*1_1475*
**FTA/MISD- DEF/WITNESS**
...did wilfully fail to surrender within 30 days following ________
(date), the date of forfeiture of bail or recognizance, which was
given in connection with [a misdemeanor/the appearance as a
witness] in case _________ (case number) court for [county/city].
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CP 5-212
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 90 DAYS
*1_1476*
**FAIL APPEAR-CITATION**
...did fail to appear in response to a citation, to wit: _________ (identify citation
by number and offense).
NOTE: See CP 5-212(a) for citations not covered under this charge.
CP 5-213.1(a)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
90 DAYS
*1_0636*
** VIOL REL COND – MINOR VIC**
… did while charged with committing an act against a victim who is a minor, in
violation of Title 3, Subtitle 3 of the Criminal Law Article, violate a [pretrial
release/posttrial release/pretrial/posttrial] condition issued on case
_________(case#) that prohibited the person from
[contacting/harassing/abusing/going in the residence of/going in the place of
employment of/going near the residence of/going near the place of employment
of] the alleged victim, in violation of 5-213.1 of the Criminal Procedure Article.
NOTE: States attorney may request an expedited hearing for a violation before
the District Court or Circuit Court of the county in which the case is pending. On
the filing of a request, the court shall issue a bench warrant and schedule an
expedited hearing. Hearing shall be held no later than 2 days after filing of request.
NOTE: This charge applies to an incarcerated person.
CP 5-213.1(a)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
90 DAYS
*1_1464*
** VIOL REL COND – CRIME OF VIOL**
… did after being charged with a crime of violence under PS 5-101 to wit: ___(see
below), violate a [pretrial release/posttrial release/pretrial/posttrial] condition
issued on case ____(case#) that prohibited them from
[contacting/harassing/abusing/going in the residence of/going in the place of
employment of/going near the residence of/going near the place of employment of] the
alleged victim,_____(name) in violation of 5-213.1 of the Criminal Procedure Article.
(1) abduction;
(2) arson in the first degree;
(3) assault in the first or second degree;
(4) burglary in the first, second, or third degree;
(5) carjacking and armed carjacking;
(6) escape in the first degree;
(7) kidnapping;
(8) voluntary manslaughter;
(9) maiming as previously proscribed under former Article 27, § 386 of the Code;
(10) mayhem as previously proscribed under former Article 27, § 384 of the Code;
(11) murder in the first or second degree;
(12) rape in the first or second degree;
(13) robbery;
(14) robbery with a dangerous weapon;
(15) sexual offense in the first, second, or third degree;
(16) home invasion under § 6-202(b) of the Criminal Law Article;
(17) A felony offense under Title 3, Subtitle 11 of the Criminal Law Article.
(18) an attempt to commit any of the crimes listed in items (1) through (17) of this
subsection; or
(19) assault with intent to commit any of the crimes listed in items (1) through (17) of this
subsection or a crime punishable by imprisonment for more than 1 year.
NOTE: This charge applies to an incarcerated person.
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36.
CP 5-213.1(a)(3)
MISDEMEANOR
90 DAYS
*1_1465*
** VIOL REL COND – PERS ELIG RELIEF**
… did, after being charged with a crime against ________(name), a person
eligible for relief (see note), violate a [pretrial release/posttrial
release/pretrial/posttrial] condition issued on case ______(case#) that
prohibited them from [contacting/harassing/abusing/going in the residence
of/going in the place of employment of/going near the residence of/going
near the place of employment of] the alleged victim, _____(name) in
violation of § 5-213.1 of the Criminal Procedure Article.
NOTE: See below for definition of person eligible for relief.
(1) the current or former spouse of the respondent;
(2) a cohabitant of the respondent;
(3) a person related to the respondent by blood, marriage, or adoption;
(4) a parent, stepparent, child, or stepchild of the respondent or the person eligible
for relief who resides or resided with the respondent or person eligible for relief for
at least 90 days within 1 year before the filing of the petition;
(5) a vulnerable adult;
(6) an individual who has a child in common with the respondent; or
(7) an individual who has had a sexual relationship with the respondent within 1
year before the filing of the petition.
(8) an individual who alleges that the respondent committed, within 6 months
before the filing of the petition, a rape or sexual offense under CR 3-303, 3-304, 3-
307, or 3-308; or an attempted rape of sexual offense in any degree.
NOTE: This charge applies to an incarcerated person.
CP 5-213.1(a)(4)
MISDEMEANOR
90 DAYS
*1_1732*
**VIOL REL COND - STALKING**
… did after being charged with a violation of CR 3-802, violate a [pretrial
release/posttrial release/pretrial/posttrial] condition issued on case
____(case#) that prohibited them from [contacting/harassing/abusing/going
in the residence of/going in the place of employment of/going near the
residence of/going near the place of employment of] the alleged
victim,_____(name) in violation of CP 5-213.1.
NOTE: This charge applies to an incarcerated person.
CP 11-721
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*1_1477*
**FAIL REG OFFENDER/FALSE INFO**
...did having been required to register under CP 11-704(a), knowingly
________(choose from below).
1. fail to register by deadline under CP 11-705 [(b)/(c)/(d)]
2. fail to register under the terms of 11-707(a) as a [Tier I Sex
Offender/Tier II Sex Offender/Tier III Sex Offender/Sexually
Violent Predator]
3. provide false information of a material fact as required by [CP 11-
705/CP 11-706] to wit: ______(describe false information)
NOTE: Subsequent offense penalty of 5Y-$10,000 (CP 11-721(b)(2)).
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CP 11-721
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*2_1134*
**SEX OFF REG-FAIL NOTIFY/INCLD**
…did as a registrant, knowingly fail to provide ___(pick below)
1. a notice required under CP 11-705 for ________(describe
change/move).
2. information required to be included in a registration
statement described in CP 11-706 to wit: ___(describe).
CP 11-722
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 - 5 YEARS
*1_1478*
**REG - ENTER RESTRICTED REAL PROPERTY**
…did, being a registrant, knowingly enter onto real property [used for
public, non-public elementary, or secondary education/on which is
located a registered family child care home/on which is located a
licensed child care home or institution] in violation of 11-722 of the
Criminal Procedure Article.
NOTE: See CP 11-722(e) for exceptions.
CP 11-722
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000 - 5 YEARS
*1_1479*
**CONTRACT - REGISTRANT EMPLOYEE**
…did enter into a contract with ______, [a county board/a non-public
school] while ______ (name of registrant), was employed to perform
work for said [school/ county board], knowing said person was a
registrant.
CP 11-724(a)
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000 - 5 YEARS
SUB OFF$10,000 – 10YEARS
*1_0713*
** VIOL LIFETIME SEX OFF SUP **
…did [knowingly/willfully] violate a condition of the lifetime sexual
offender supervision imposed under CP 11-723 to wit: ________.
NOTE: Imprisonment for a lifetime sexual offender supervision
violation is not subject to dimunition credits.
Rev. 10/01/2024
38.
CRIMINAL LAW ARTICLE
CR 1-301 (a)
FELONY
PRELIMINARY HEARING
5 YEARS (Penalty not to
exceed the maximum
penalty provided by law for
committing the crime.)
*1_1480*
**ACCESS AFTER THE FACT**
...did unlawfully violate statute ___________________ (Article
& Section), a felony, as an accessory after the fact.
NOTE: Do not use this charge for accessory after the fact for
murder 1
st
or murder 2
nd
.
NOTE: The statute violated must be a felony.
CR 1-301(b)(1)
FELONY
PRELIMINARY HEARING
10 YEARS
*1_0774*
**ACCESS AFTER FACT-MURDER 1ST**
...did unlawfully violate the Annotated Code of Maryland
Criminal Law Article 1-301 as an accessory after the fact for a
felony violation of Criminal Law Article 2-201, Murder in the
First Degree, against the peace, government, and dignity of the
State.
CR 1-301(b)(2)
FELONY
PRELIMINARY HEARING
10 YEARS
*1_0776*
**ACCESS AFTER FACT-MURDER 2ND**
...did unlawfully violate the Annotated Code of Maryland
Criminal Law Article 1-301 as an accessory after the fact for a
felony violation of Criminal Law Article 2-204, Murder in the
First Degree, against the peace, government, and dignity of the
State.
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39.
MURDER
Note: All first-degree murder should be charged under CR 2-201. The language used is
authorized by CR 5-202. Felony-murder, as defined by CR 2-201 should be charged under 2-
201. Degrees of the crime were unknown to the common law. Accordingly, these sections do not
create new offenses, but merely serve the purpose of classifying the acts which they respectively
proscribe as species of murder in the first degree, and mitigate the punishment in cases of the
second degree. As to felony-murder, the fact that the accused was committing a felony creates
proof of malice and premeditation sufficient to sustain a conviction for first-degree murder for
any killing consequent to the felony.
There is no requirement that the State charge and convict upon the underlying felony in order to
sustain a felony-murder conviction.
CR 2-201 includes as first-degree murder any killing consequent to an arson or attempted arson
of a dwelling or adjoining building .
CR 2-201 includes as first-degree felony murder any killing consequent to the burning or
attempted burning of any barn, tobacco house, stable, warehouse, or other outhouse not parcel of
any dwelling.
CR -2-201 includes as first-degree felony murder any killing consequent to the commission or
attempted commission of any of the following crimes:
arson in the first degree; burning an outbuilding as described in CR 2-204(a)(ii);
rape in any degree;
sexual offense in the first or second degree;
sodomy;
mayhem;
robbery under CR 3-402 & 3-403;
carjacking or armed carjacking;
burglary in the first, second, or third degree;
kidnapping as defined in CR 3-502 & CR 3-503(a)(2);
Escape in the first degree or attempted escape in the first degree from a State Correctional
Facility or Local Correctional Facility or Violation of CR 4-503 concerning destructive devices.
All of these should be charged under CR 2-201.
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CR 2-201
FELONY
Life W/O Poss Parole
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
Less Inc. Off: 2
nd
Deg
Murder ,Manslaughter,
Assault
*1_0990*
*1M0990*
**MURDER-FIRST DEGREE** (ADULT VICTIM)
**MURDER-FIRST DEGREE** (MINOR VICTIM)
...did feloniously, willfully and of deliberately premeditated
malice aforethought, kill and murder _______(name, but don’t
include identifying info if minor).
Note: Use 1M0990 for a violation where victim was a minor.
Note for charging Conspiracy or Solicitation:
1. If the conspiracy or solicitation DID result in death, use
the principal charge of 1_0990.
2. If the conspiracy or solicitation DID NOT result in
death, use 1C0990 (conspiracy) or 1S0990 (solicitation).
CR 2-204
FELONY
40 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
Less Inc. Off.:
Manslaughter, Assault
Sub Con , Enhanced Penalty
*1_1107*
*1M1107*
**MURDER-SECOND DEGREE** (ADULT VICTIM)
**MURDER-SECOND DEGREE** (MINOR VICTIM)
...did feloniously and with malice aforethought, kill and murder
_____ (name, but don’t include identifying info if minor).
Note: Use 1M1107 for a violation where victim was a minor.
CR 2-205
FELONY
LIFE
Sub con, Enhanced Penalty
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
*2_0910*
*2M0910*
**ATT 1ST DEG. MURDER** (ADULT VICTIM)
**ATT 1ST DEG. MURDER** (MINOR VICTIM)
...did feloniously, willfully, and of deliberately premeditated
malice aforethought, attempt to kill and murder _____(name,
but don’t include identifying info if minor) in the first degree
in violation of CR 2-205.
Note: Use 2M0910 for a violation where victim was a minor.
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CR 2-206
FELONY
30 YEARS
Sub Con, Enhanced Penalty
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
*2_0920*
*2M0920*
**ATT 2ND DEG. MURDER** (ADULT VICTIM)
**ATT 2ND DEG. MURDER** (MINOR VICTIM)
...did feloniously and with malice aforethought, attempt to kill
and murder _____ (name, but don’t include identifying info if
minor) in the second degree in violation of CR 2-206.
Note: Use 2M0920 for a violation where victim was a minor.
CR 2-207(a)
FELONY
$500.00 - 10 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
Sub Con, Enhanced Penalty
*1_0911*
*1M0911*
**INVOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER**(ADULT VICT)
**INVOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER**(MINOR VICT)
…did feloniously, without malice aforethought, kill and slay
____(name, but don’t include identifying info if minor),
against the peace, government, and dignity of the State.
NOTE: Use this charge for involuntary manslaughter. Involuntary manslaughter is generally defined
under common law as a killing of another unintentionally and without malice (1) in doing something
unlawful an act not amounting to a felony, or (2) in negligently doing some act lawful in itself, or (3) by
the negligent omission to perform a legal duty.
NOTE: Unintentional killing may be involuntary manslaughter if there was gross, or criminal, negligence
with wanton or reckless disregard for life.
NOTE: Involuntary manslaughter under this charge is not a crime of violence under CR 14-101.
NOTE: This section may not be used when the killing resulted unintentionally from the negligent
operation of a motor vehicle or boat.
NOTE: Involuntary manslaughter is a common law offense, but penalties are provided in CR 2-207. a
person convicted of manslaughter is subject to:
(1) imprisonment not exceeding 10 years; or
(2) imprisonment in a local correctional facility not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $500 or
both.
NOTE: Use 1M0911 for a violation where victim was a minor.
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CR 2-207(a)
FELONY
$500.00 - 10 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
SUB. CONVICTION,
ENHANCED PENALTY
*1_0910*
*1M0910*
**MANSLAUGHTER** (ADULT VICTIM)
**MANSLAUGHTER** (MINOR VICTIM)
...did, feloniously, without malice aforethought, kill and slay
______(name, but don’t include identifying info if minor).
NOTE: DO NOT use this charge if killing is covered under" involuntary manslaughter" (CJIS Code
10911) or resulted unintentionally from the negligent operation of a motor vehicle or boat. However, if
the allegation is that the death occurred because of the intentional operation of a motor vehicle or boat so
as to cause injury or impact, such as running over the victim with an automobile, use this charge.
NOTE: Involuntary manslaughter is generally defined under common law as a killing of another
unintentionally and without malice (1) in doing something unlawful an act not amounting to a felony, or
(2)in negligently doing some act lawful in itself, or (3) by the negligent omission to perform a legal duty.
Also, unintentional killing may be involuntary manslaughter if there was gross, or criminal, negligence
with wanton or reckless disregard for life. Again, do not use this charge for involuntary manslaughter. See
CJIS Code 10911.
NOTE: Spousal adultery is not a mitigating factor and does not constitute legally adequate provocation
under CR 2-207(b).
NOTE: Manslaughter is a common law offense, but penalties are provided in CR 2-207. A person
convicted of manslaughter is subject to:
(1) imprisonment not exceeding 10 years; or
(2) imprisonment in a local correctional facility not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $500 or
both.
NOTE: Use 1M0910 for a violation where victim was a minor
CR 2-209
FELONY/DISTRICT
COURT
$5,000.00 - 10 YEARS
RELEASE RESTRICTION
*1_0909*
*1M0909*
**NEG MANSL-AUTO/BOAT, ETC.**(ADULT VICTIM)
**NEG MANSL-AUTO/BOAT, ETC.**(MINOR VICTIM)
...did, unlawfully, in a grossly negligent manner, kill and slay
_____(name, but don’t include identifying info if minor)
against the peace, government, and dignity of the State.
NOTE: This section is to be used only when the death results
unintentionally from the operation of a motor vehicle, boat, or other
vehicle. If the defendant intended to operate his/her vehicle so as to
cause impact, see CR 2-207. If the defendant was impaired or under
the influence of alcohol or drugs, see CR 2-503.
NOTE: See CR 2-209(d)(2) for subsequent offender penalties.
NOTE: Use 1M0909 for a violation where victim was a minor.
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CR 2-210 (b)
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000 – 3 YEARS
*1_1611*
*1M1611*
** CRIM NEG MANSLAUGH VEH/VES**(ADULT VIC)
** CRIM NEG MANSLAUGH VEH/VES**(MINOR VIC)
...did cause the death of ____(name, but don’t include
identifying info if minor), as the result of
[driving/operating/controlling] a [vehicle/vessel] in a criminally
negligent manner.
Note: See CR 2-210 (c) for definition of “criminally negligent
manner”.
Note: It is not a violation under this charge to cause the death of
another as the result of a person driving, operating, or
controlling a vehicle or vessel in a negligent manner.
NOTE: See CR 2-210(f)(2) for subsequent offender penalties.
NOTE: Use 1M1611 for a violation where victim was a minor.
CR 2-503
FELONY/DISTRICT
COURT
$5,000.00 - 5 YEARS
*1_0900*
**NEG AUTO/BOAT HMCD-UNDER INFLU**
...unlawfully, as a result of their negligent driving, operation,
and control of a [motor vehicle/vessel] while under the
influence, did kill _____ (name of victim), against the peace,
government, and dignity of the state.
NOTE: See CR 2-503(c)(2) for subsequent offender penalties.
CR 2-504
FELONY/DISTRICT
COURT
$5,000.00 -3 YEARS
*1_0693*
**HOMICIDE-MV/VESSEL-IMPAIR ALC**
...unlawfully, as a result of their negligent driving, operation,
and control of a [motor vehicle/vessel] while impaired, did kill
______ (name of victim], against the peace, government, and
dignity of the state.
NOTE: See CR 2-504(c)(2) for subsequent offender penalties.
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CR 2-505
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$5,000.00 -5 YEARS
*1_1720*
**HOMICIDE-MV/VESSEL-DRUGS**
...unlawfully, as a result of their negligent [driving/
operation/control] of a [motor vehicle/vessel] while impaired
[by a drug/by a combination of drugs/by a combination of one
or more drugs and alcohol], did kill ______(name of victim),
against the peace, government, and dignity of the state.
NOTE: See CR 2-505(c)(2) for subsequent offender penalties.
CR 2-506
FELONY/DISTRICT
COURT
$5,000.00 - 5 YEARS
*1_1436*
**HOMICIDE-MV/VESSEL-CDS**
...unlawfully, as a result of their negligent [driving/
operation/control] of a [motor vehicle/vessel] while impaired by
a controlled dangerous substance, did kill ______ (name of
victim), against the peace, government, and dignity of the state.
NOTE: If a breathalyzer, blood chemical, or urine test has been
done so as to yield a blood/alcohol content, the definitions of
Under Influence and Impaired are exactly the same as to TR
Sec. 21-902. If no test was done because a defendant refused or
the time limit passed, charge Auto/Boat MANSLAUGHTER-
UNDER INFLUENCE, as the IMPAIRED version is a lesser
included offense. Facts in the statement of probable cause must
show observations supporting the fact that the defendant was
under the influence.
NOTE: See CR 2-506(c)(2) for subsequent offender penalties.
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ASSISTED SUICIDE
NOTE: The statute provides exceptions for health care providers and family members under
certain circumstances. Therefore, it is recommended that the statute be consulted before
charging in a particular case.
CR 3-102(1)
(PENALTY SEC. 3-104)
FELONY
$10,000.00 - 1 YEAR
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*2_0175*
**ASSISTED SUICIDE: COERCION**
...did, with purpose of assisting _______________(name) to
[commit/attempt to commit] suicide, knowingly cause, by
[coercion/duress/deception], ___________ (name) to
[commit/attempt to commit] suicide.
CR 3-102(2)
(PENALTY SEC. 3-104)
FELONY
$10,000.00 - 1 YEAR
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*2_0180*
**ASST. SUICIDE: PROVIDE MEANS**
...did, with the purpose of assisting _______________(name) to
[commit/attempt to commit] suicide, knowingly provided the
physical means to _______________ (name) to
[commit/attempt to commit] suicide with knowledge of
____________(name) intent to use said physical means to
commit suicide.
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CR 3-102(3)
FELONY
$10,000.00 - 1 YEAR
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*2_0185*
**ASST. SUICIDE: PARTICIPATION**
...did, with the purpose of assisting _______________(name) to
[commit/attempt to commit] suicide, knowingly participate in a
physical act by which __________(name)
[committed/attempted to commit] suicide.
CR 3-202
FELONY
25 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
*1_1420*
**ASSAULT-FIRST DEGREE
...did assault ______ (name) in the first degree in violation of
CR 3-202, contrary to the form of the act of the assembly in
such case made and provided and against the peace,
government and dignity of the state.
NOTE: A person committing an assault with a firearm is covered
under this charge.
NOTE: A person intentionally strangling another is covered under
this charge. (‘Strangulation’ is defined under CR3-202(a))
NOTE: A person causing or attempting to cause serious physical
injury is covered under this charge; (‘Serious physical injury’ is
defined under CR 3-201(c).)
NOTE: If the ‘dangerous or deadly weapon’ is perceived to be a
firearm (as defined), it is Assault First Degree unless the statement
of probable cause indicates that it was determined to not be an
actual firearm but instead a toy gun, BB gun, finger in the pocket,
etc. If the perceived firearm is identified as not actually being a
firearm, there is no PC for Assault First Degree - Firearm.
CR 3-203
MISDEMEANOR
$2,500.00 - 10 YEARS
*1_1415*
**ASSAULT-SEC DEGREE**
...did assault_______ (name) in the second degree in violation
of CR 3-203, contrary to the form of the act of the assembly in
such case made and provided and against the peace,
government, and dignity of the state.
Note: Assault includes and attempted battery.
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CR 3-203(c)(2)
FELONY
DISTRICT
$5,000.00 - 10 YEARS
*1_1416*
**ASSAULT SEC DEG –LE OFFICER,
PAROLE/PROBATION AGENT, FIRE/EMS**
…did intentionally cause physical injury to _____ (name), a
__________(choose from below), in violation of CR 3-203.
1. law enforcement officer engaged in the performance of
the law enforcement officer’s official duties
2. [parole agent/probation agent] engaged in the
performance of the [parole agent’s/probation agent’s]
official duties
3. [firefighter/emergency medical technician/rescue squad
member/first responder] engaged in providing
[emergency medical care/rescue services]
NOTE: Law Enforcement Officer includes a correctional
officer at a correctional facility, and an officer employed by
WMATA - Metro-transit police, subject to jurisdictional
limitations. See CR 3-201 for further information regarding
eligible parties.
NOTE: Physical injury is defined as any impairment of physical
condition, excluding minor injuries.
NOTE: See CR 3-210 for sentencing information for inmates
under this section.
CR 3-204(a)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 - 5 YEARS
*1_1425*
**RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT**
...did recklessly engage in conduct, to wit: _____, that created a
substantial risk of death or serious physical injury to ______
(name).
NOTE: Effective 10/1/97 law enforcement officers and
security guards are no longer excluded from the provisions of
section CR 204(a)(1).
Rev. 10/01/2024
48.
CR 3-204(a)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 - 5 YEARS
*1_1430*
**RECK ENDANGERMENT FROM CAR**
...did recklessly discharge a firearm from a motor vehicle in
such a manner as to create a risk of death or serious physical
injury to ______ (name).
NOTE: Use of CR 3-204(a)(1) should be made for each
separate victim in any criminal incident. Every person
recklessly endangered by the defendant's conduct should be
named as the victim in a separate charge.
NOTE: Neither charge under CR 3-204 applies to the use of a
motor vehicle as defined in TR Sec 11-135. The second charge
applies only to discharge of firearm from a motor vehicle.
CR 3-205
MISDEMEANOR
$2,500.00 - 10 YEARS
*1_0222
**INMATE CAUSE CONT W/BODY FLUID**
…did while an inmate maliciously [cause/attempt to cause] an
employee of [a state corectional facility/local correctional
facility/sheriff's office] to come in contact with [seminal
fluid/urine/feces/blood].
NOTE: The employee may be employed in any capacity of
said agency. For blood substance to qualify, it must be blood
that is NOT the result of a physical injury resulting from
physical body contact between the employee and inmate.
Rev. 10/01/2024
49.
ASSAULT BY INMATES
On Division of Correction Employee, etc.
CR 3-210
FELONY
25 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
*1_1435*
**ASSLT 1ST/DOC EMPLOYEE ETC.**
...did assault in the first degree, _________, an
[inmate/employee] of the [Division of Correction/Patuxent
Institution/Baltimore City Detention Center/________ County
Jail/ __________ County Detention Center].
CR 3-210
MISDEMEANOR
$2,500.00 - 10 YEARS
*1_1440*
**ASSLT 2ND/DOC EMPLOYEE ETC.**
...did assault in the second degree, _________ (name), an
[inmate/employee] of the [Division of Correction/Patuxtent
Institution/ Baltimore City Detention Center/________ County
Jail/ __________ County Detention Center].
NOTE: The sentence for the crime of assault by an inmate in
the first or second degree may not be suspended. A sentence
imposed under this section must be served consecutively to any
sentence being served at the time of the assault, or had been
imposed but was not yet being served at the time of sentencing.
Rev. 10/01/2024
50.
Life Threatening Injury by Motor Veh/Boat while
Under Influence
CR 3-211(c)
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*1_0765*
**LIFE THRT INJ/VEH-BOAT/UNDER INFLU**
...unlawfully, as a result of their negligent [driving/
operation/control] of a [motor vehicle/vessel] while under the
influence, did cause life threatening injury to ______ (name of
victim), against the peace, government, and dignity of the state.
NOTE: See CR 3-211(c)(3)(ii) for subsequent offender penalties.
Life Threatening Injury by Motor Veh/Boat While
Impaired
CR 3-211(d)
MISDEMEANOR
$3,000.00 - 2 YEARS
*1_0770*
**LIFE THRT INJ/VEH-BOAT/IMPAIRED**
...unlawfully, as a result of their negligent [driving/
operation/control] of a [motor vehicle/vessel] while impaired by
alcohol, did cause life threatening injury to______ (name of
victim), against the peace, government, and dignity of the state.
NOTE: See CR 3-211(d)(3)(ii) for subsequent offender penalties.
Rev. 10/01/2024
51.
CR 3-211(e)
MISDEMEANOR
$3,000.00 - 2 YEARS
*1_0775*
**LIFE THRT INJ/VEH-BOAT/DRUGS**
...unlawfully, as a result of their negligent [driving/
operation/control] of a [motor vehicle/vessel] while impaired by
drugs, did cause a life threatening injury to ______ (name of
victim), against the peace, government, and dignity of the state.
NOTE: See CR 3-211(e)(3)(ii) for subsequent offender penalties.
CR 3-211(f)
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*1_1640*
**LIFE THRT INJ/VEH-BOAT/CDS**
...unlawfully, as a result of their negligent
[driving/operation/control] of a [motor vehicle/vessel] while
impaired by a controlled dangerous substance, did cause a life
threatening injury to ________ (name of victim) against the
peace, government, and dignity of the state.
NOTE: See CR 3-211(f)(4)(ii) for subsequent offender penalties.
CR 3-212.1 (b)
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000 – 1 YEAR
*1_1094*
**CAUSE LIFE THRT INJRY-DRIV/OPER **
...did cause a life threatening injury to _____(name) as a result
of [driving/operating/controlling] a [motor vehicle/vessel] in a
criminally negligent manner.
Note: See section for definitions of “Vessel” and “Criminally
Negligent”.
Rev. 10/01/2024
52.
POISON
CR 3-213
FELONY
10 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*2_0999*
**POISON: ATTEMPT**
...did attempt to poison ______ (name).
NOTE: If the victim ingested some of the poison, the officer
should be directed to consult the State's Attorney.
CR 3-214(a)
FELONY
20 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*3_0999*
**CONTAMINATE/POISON WATER**
…did knowingly and wilfully [contaminate/attempt to
contaminate/conspire with ____(name) to contaminate] the
waters of a [well/spring/brook/lake/pond/stream/river/reservoir/
source of water supply] [used/usable] for drinking or domestic
purposes by means of _______[disease
germs/bacteria/poision/poisonous matter].
CR 3-215
MISDEMEANOR
$2,500.00 - 10 YEARS
*1_0321*
**CAUSE INGEST BODILY FLUID**
…did knowlingly and willfully cause another to ingest [seminal
fluid/blood/urine/feces] [without consent/by force or threat of
force].
Rev. 10/01/2024
53.
CR 3-303(a)(1)(2)(i)
FELONY
LIFE IMPRISONMENT,
ENHANCED PENALTY
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
*1_1812*
**RAPE 1
ST
-DANGEROUS WEAPON**
... did unlawfully commit a rape in the first degree upon ___ (name),
in violation of CR 3-303 by engaging in [vaginal intercourse/a
sexual act] with ____(victim), by [force/threat of force], without the
consent of said victim, and did [employ/display] [a dangerous
weapon/a physical object to wit: ____(describe) that said victim
reasonably believed was a dangerous weapon].
Note:See CR 3-303(d)(3) for enhanced penalty for a violation of this
charge and previous conviction of a violation of CR 3-303 or CR 3-
305 as it existed before 10-1-2017(Sex Offense First Degree).
NOTE: See CR 3-301 for applicable definitions.
NOTE: See CR 3-301 and CR 3-301.1 (“consent”) for applicable
definitions.
CR 3-303(a)(1)(2)(ii)
FELONY
LIFE IMPRISONMENT,
ENHANCED PENALTY
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
*1_1813*
**RAPE 1
ST
– SUFF/SRS PHYS INJURY**
... did unlawfully commit a rape in the first degree upon _____
(name), in violation of CR 3-303 by engaging in [vaginal
intercourse/a sexual act] with ____(victim), by [force/threat of
force], without the consent of said victim, and did
[suffocate/strangle/disfigure/inflict serious physical injury] on
____(name), [the victim/another person] in the course of committing
the crime.
Note:See CR 3-303(d)(3) for enhanced penalty for a violation of this
charge and previous conviction of a violation of CR 3-303 or CR 3-
305 as it existed before 10-1-2017(Sex Offense First Degree).
NOTE: See CR 3-301 and CR 3-301.1 (“consent”) for applicable
definitions.
Rev. 10/01/2024
54.
CR 3-303(a)(1)(2)(iii)
FELONY
LIFE IMPRISONMENT,
ENHANCED PENALTY
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
*1_1814*
**RAPE 1
ST
–THREAT DEATH/SRS PHYS INJ**
... did unlawfully commit a rape in the first degree upon _____ (name),
in violation of CR 3-303 by engaging in [vaginal intercourse/a sexual
act] with ____(victim), by [force/threat of force], without the consent
of said victim, and did [threaten/place said victim in fear] that [said
victim/or ______(name), an individual known to said victim] would be
imminently subjected to
[death/suffocation/strangulation/disfigurement/serious physical
injury/kidnapping].
Note:See CR 3-303(d)(3) for enhanced penalty for a violation of this
charge and previous conviction of a violation of CR 3-303 or CR 3-305
as it existed before 10-1-2017(Sex Offense First Degree).
NOTE: See CR 3-301 and CR 3-301.1 (“consent”) for applicable
definitions.
CR 3-303(a)(1)(2)(iv)
FELONY
LIFE IMPRISONMENT,
ENHANCED PENALTY
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
*1_1815*
**RAPE 1
ST
WHILE AIDED/ABETTED*
... did unlawfully commit a rape in the first degree upon _____ (name),
in violation of CR 3-303 by engagig in [vaginal intercourse/a sexual
act] with ____(victim), by [force/threat of force], without the consent
of said victim, while being aided and abetted by another to wit:
______(name of abettor).
Note:See CR 3-303(d)(3) for enhanced penalty for a violation of this
charge and previous conviction of a violation of CR 3-303 or CR 3-305
as it existed before 10-1-2017(Sex Offense First Degree).
NOTE: See CR 3-301 and CR 3-301.1 (“consent”) for applicable
definitions.
Rev. 10/01/2024
55.
CR 3-303(a)(1)(2)(v)
FELONY
LIFE IMPRISONMENT,
ENHANCED PENALTY
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
*1_1816*
**RAPE 1
ST
- BURGLARY*
... did unlawfully commit a rape in the first degree upon _____ (name),
in violation of CR 3-303 by engaging in [vaginal intercourse/a sexual
act] with ____(victim), by [force/threat of force], without the consent
of said victim, in connection with a burglary in the [first/second/third]
degree at ______(location).
Note:See CR 3-303(d)(3) for enhanced penalty for a violation of this
charge and previous conviction of a violation of CR 3-303 or CR 3-305
as it existed before 10-1-2017(Sex Offense First Degree).
NOTE: See CR 3-301 and CR 3-301.1 (“consent”) for applicable
definitions.
CR 3-303(b)
FELONY
LIFE IMPRISONMENT,
ENHANCED PENALTY
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
*1_1817*
**RAPE 1
ST
– CHILD KIDNAP <16 YRS*
... did unlawfully commit a rape in the first degree in violation of CR 3-
303 by engaging in [vaginal intercourse/a sexual act] with ___
(describe victim but don’t include identifying info of minor), a child
that was under 16 years of age, by [force/threat of force], without the
consent of said victim, while committing a child kidnapping under CR
3-503(a)(2).
Note:See CR 3-303(d)(3) for enhanced penalty for a violation of this
charge and previous conviction of a violation of CR 3-303 or CR 3-305
as it existed before 10-1-2017(Sex Offense First Degree).
Note: The maximum penalty for this charge is is life without the
possibility of parole.
NOTE: See CR 3-301 and CR 3-301.1 (“consent”) for applicable
definitions.
Rev. 10/01/2024
56.
CR 3-303(c)
FELONY
LIFE IMPRISONMENT, SUB.
CONVICTION, ENHANCED
PENALTY
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
*1_1818*
**RAPE 1
ST
– CHILD < 13YRS*
...did being a person at least 18 years of age, unlawfully commit a rape
in the first degree upon ____(describe victim but don’t include
identifying info of minor), in violation of CR 3-303 by engaging in
[vaginal intercourse/a sexual act] with ____, a child that was under 13
years of age, by [force/threat of force], without the consent of said
victim.
Note:See CR 3-303(d)(3) for enhanced penalty for a violation of this
charge and previous conviction of a violation of CR 3-303 or CR 3-305
as it existed before 10-1-2017 (Sex Offense First Degree).
Note: The maximum penalty for this charge is life without the
possibility of parole and mandatory minimum sentences of 25 years,
subject to required notice under CR 5-303(e).
NOTE: See CR 3-301 and CR 3-301.1 (“consent”) for applicable
definitions.
CR 3-304(a)(1)
FELONY
20 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
*1_1819*
**RAPE 2
ND
-WITHOUT CONSENT**
... did unlawfully commit a rape in the second degree upon ___(name),
in violation of CR 3-304 by engaging in [vaginal intercourse/a sexual
act] with ____(victim), without the consent of said victim.
NOTE: See CR 3-301 and CR 3-301.1 (“consent”) for applicable
definitions.
CR 3-304(a)(2)
FELONY
20 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
*1_1820*
**RAPE 2
ND
-HELPLESS/IMPAIRED IND**
... did unlawfully commit a rape in the second degree upon ___(name),
in violation of CR 3-304 by engaging in [vaginal intercourse/a sexual
act] with ____(victim), a [substantially cognitively impaired/mentally
incapacitated/physically helpless] individual, and [knew/reasonably
should have known] said victim was a [substantially cognitively
impaired/mentally incapacitated/physically helpless] individual.
NOTE: See CR 3-301 for applicable definitions.
Rev. 10/01/2024
57.
CR 3-304(a)(3)
FELONY
20 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
*1_1821*
**RAPE 2
ND
-CHILD UNDER 14**
...did unlawfully commit a rape in the second degree in violation of CR
3-304 by engaging in [vaginal intercourse/a sexual act] with
_____(describe victim but don’t include identifying info of minor), a
child that was under 14 years of age, being at least 4 years older than
said victim.
Note: The very act of vaginal intercourse or sexual act with a minor
under 14 years of age, by a person 4 years of older is all that is
necessary to charge this offense, regardless if “consent” was expressed
by the child victim. There is no requirement to show the act was
“without consent”.
NOTE: See CR 3-301 for applicable definitions.
CR 3-304(b)
FELONY
LIFE
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
*1_1822*
**RAPE 2
ND
-W/O CONSENT CHILD<13**
...did being at least 18 years of age, unlawfully commit a rape in the
second degree in violation of CR 3-304 by engaging in [vaginal
intercourse/a sexual act] with _____ (describe victim but don’t
include identifying info of minor), a child that was under 13 years
of age, without the consent of said victim.
Note: The very act of vaginal intercourse or sexual act with a minor
under 14 years of age, by a person 4 years of older is all that is
necessary to charge this offense, regardless if “consent” was
expressed by the child victim. There is no requirement to show the
act was “without consent”.
Note: This charge is subject to a mandatory minimum sentence of 15
years, subject to the required notice in CR 5-504(d).
NOTE: See CR 3-301 and CR 3-301.1(“consent”) for applicable
definitions.
Rev. 10/01/2024
58.
CR 3-304(b)
FELONY
LIFE
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
*1_1823*
**RAPE 2
ND
-HELPLESS/IMPAIRED CHILD<13**
...did being at least 18 years of age, unlawfully commit a rape in the
second degree in violation of CR 3-304 by engaging in [vaginal
intercourse/a sexual act] with _____ (describe victim but don’t include
identifying info of minor), a child that was under 13 years of age and a
[substantially cognitively impaired/mentally incapacitated/physically
helpless] individual, and [knew/reasonably should have known] said
victim was a [substantially cognitively impaired/mentally
incapacitated/physically helpless] individual.
Note: The very act of vaginal intercourse or sexual act with a minor
under 14 years of age, by a person 4 years of older is all that is
necessary to charge this offense, regardless if “consent” was expressed
by the child victim. There is no requirement to show the act was
“without consent”.
Note: This charge is subject to a mandatory minimum sentence of 15
years, subject to the required notice in CR 5-504(d).
NOTE: See CR 3-301 for applicable definitions.
CR 3-307(a)(1)(i)(ii)(1)
FELONY
10 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_1824*
**SEX OFFENSE 3
RD
– WEAPON **
…did unlawfully commit a sex offense in the third degree upon
___(name), in violation of CR 3-307 by engaging in sexual contact with
______(victim), without the consent of said victim, and did
[employ/display] a [dangerous weapon/physical object to wit: ____ ,
that said victim reasonably believed was a dangerous weapon].
NOTE: See CR 3-301 and CR 3-301.1 (“consent”) for applicable
definitions.
Rev. 10/01/2024
59.
CR 3-307(a)(1)(i)(ii)(2)
FELONY
10 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_1825*
**SEX OFFENSE 3
RD
– SUFF/SRS INJURY **
…did unlawfully commit a sex offense in the third degree upon
___(name), in violation of CR 3-307 by engaging in sexual
contact with ______(victim), without the consent of said
victim, and did [suffocate/strangle/disfigure/inflict serious
physical injury on] [said victim/_____(name), another person]
in the course of committing the crime.
NOTE: See CR 3-301 and CR 3-301.1(“consent”) for
applicable definitions.
CR 3-307(a)(1)(i)(ii)(3)
FELONY
10 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_1826*
**SEX OFF 3
RD
–THREAT DEATH/SRS PHYS INJ **
…did unlawfully commit a sex offense in the third degree upon
___(name), in violation of CR 3-307 by engaging in sexual contact with
____(victim), without the consent of said victim, and did [threaten/place
said victim in fear] that [said victim/or ______(name), an individual
known to said victim] would be imminently subjected to
[death/suffocation/strangulation/disfigurement/serious physical
injury/kidnapping].
NOTE: See CR 3-301 and CR 3-301.1(“consent”) for applicable
definitions.
CR 3-307(a)(1)(i)(ii)(4)
FELONY
10 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_1827*
**SEX OFF 3
RD
– WHILE AIDED/ABETTED **
…did unlawfully commit a sex offense in the third degree upon
___(name), in violation of CR 3-307 by engaging in sexual
contact with ____(victim), without the consent of said victim,
while being aided and abetted by another to wit: ______(name
of abettor).
NOTE: See CR 3-301 for applicable definitions.
NOTE: See CR 3-301 and CR 3-301.1 (“consent”) for
applicable definitions.
Rev. 10/01/2024
60.
CR 3-307(a)(2)
FELONY
10 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_1828*
**SEX OFF 3
RD
-HELPLESS/IMPAIR IND **
…did unlawfully commit a sex offense in the third degree upon
___(name), in violation of CR 3-307 by engaging in sexual contact with
____(victim), a [substantially cognitively impaired/mentally
incapacitated/physically helpless] individual, and [knew/reasonably
should have known] said victim was a [substantially cognitively
impaired/mentally incapacitated/physically helpless] individual.
NOTE: See CR 3-301 for applicable definitions.
CR 3-307(a)(3)
FELONY
10 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_1829*
**SEX OFF 3
RD
-CHILD <14**
…did unlawfully commit a sex offense in the third degree in violation
of CR 3-307 by engaging in sexual contact with _____ (describe victim
but don’t include identifying info of minor), a child that was under 14
years of age, being at least 4 years older than said victim.
NOTE: See CR 3-301 for applicable definitions.
CR 3-307(a)(4)
FELONY
10 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_1830*
**SEX OFF 3
RD
-21+ SEX CONT CHILD 14/15**
... did being at least 21 years of age, unlawfully commit a sex
offense in the third degree in violation of CR 3-307 by
engaging in sexual contact with _____ (describe victim but
don’t include identifying info of minor), a child that was
[14/15] years of age.
NOTE: See CR 3-301 for applicable definitions.
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61.
CR 3-307(a)(5)
FELONY
10 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_1831*
**SEX OFF 3
RD
- 21+ VAG INT CHILD 14/15**
... did being at least 21 years of age, unlawfully commit a sex
offense in the third degree in violation of CR 3-307 by
engaging in vaginal intercourse with _____ (describe victim but
don’t include identifying info of minor), a child that was
[14/15] years of age.
NOTE: See CR 3-301 for applicable definitions.
CR 3-308 (b)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 1 YEAR
SUB OFFENSE
$1,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*4_3600*
** SEX OFF 4
TH
DEGREE – SEX CONTACT **
…did unlawfully commit a sex offense in the fourth degree
upon ___(name), in violation of CR 3-307 by engaging in
sexual contact with ______(name) without said person’s
consent.
NOTE: See CR 3-301 and CR 3-301.1 (“consent”) for
applicable definitions.
CR 3-308 (b)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 1 YEAR
SUB OFFENSE
$1,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*1_1623*
** SEX OFF 4
TH
DEGREE – SEX ACT 14/15YO**
…did unlawfully commit a sex offense in the fourth degree in
violation of CR 3-307 by engaging in a sexual act with _____
(describe victim but don’t include identifying info of minor), a
person [14/15] years old, being at least 4 years older than said
victim.
NOTE: Do not charge if defendant is 21 years of age or older.
See Sex Offense Third Degree.
NOTE: See CR 3-308(d)(2) for subsequent offense penalty.
NOTE: See CR 3-301 for applicable definitions.
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62.
CR 3-308 (b)(3)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 1 YEAR
SUB OFFENSE
$1,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*1_1624*
** SEX OFF 4
TH
DEGREE – VAG INT 14/15YO**
…did unlawfully commit a sex offense in the fourth degree in
violation of CR 3-307 by engaging in vaginal intercourse with
_____ (describe victim but don’t include identifying info of
minor), a person [14/15] years old, being at least 4 years older
than said victim.
NOTE: Do not charge if defendant is 21 years of age or older.
See Sex Offense Third Degree.
NOTE: See CR 3-308(d)(2) for subsequent offense penalty.
NOTE: See CR 3-301 for applicable definitions.
CR 3-308 (c)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 1 YEAR
SUB OFFENSE
$1,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*1_1625*
** SEX OFF 4
TH
–SEX ACT PERS POS AUTH**
… did as a person in a position of authority, unlawfully commit
a sex offense in the fourth degree in violation of CR 3-307 by
engaging in [a sexual act /sexual contact] with _____ (describe
victim but don’t include identifying info of minor), a minor,
who at the time of the [sexual act/sexual contact] ____(choose
from below)
1.was a student enrolled at the school where said person of
authority worked.
2.was participating in a program for which said person of
authority worked.
3. was at least 6 years younger than said person in a position of
authority.
Note: See CR 3-308(a) for definition of “Person in a position of
authority” and “Program”. A “person in a position of authority”
may be a volunteer under CR 3-308(
Note: See CR 3-307(a)(4) and CR 3-308(b)(2) for exceptions.
NOTE: See CR 3-308(d)(2) for subsequent offense penalty.
NOTE: See CR 3-301 for applicable definitions.
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63.
CR 3-308 (c)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 1 YEAR
SUB OFFENSE
$1,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*1_1626*
** SEX OFF 4
TH
–VAG INT PERS POS AUTH**
…did as a person in a position of authority, unlawfully commit
a sex offense in the fourth degree in violation of CR 3-307 by
engaging in vaginal intercourse with _____(describe victim but
don’t include identifying info of minor), a minor, who at the
time of the vaginal intercourse, ____(choose from below)
1.was a student enrolled at the school where said person of
authority worked.
2.was participating in a program for which said person of
authority worked.
3. was at least 6 years younger than said person in a position of
authority.
Note: See CR 3-308(a) for definition of “Person in a position
of authority” and “Program”. A “person in a position of
authority” may be a volunteer under CR 3-308(
NOTE: See CR 3-301 for other applicable definitions.
Note: See CR 3-307(a)(5) and CR 3-308(b)(3) for exceptions.
NOTE: See CR 3-308(d)(2) for subsequent offense penalty.
Rev. 10/01/2024
64.
CR 3-309
FELONY
LIFE
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
*2_1120*
**ATT 1ST DEG RAPE**
...did unlawfully attempt to commit a rape in the first degree
upon _____ (name), in violation of CR 3-309 of the Annotated
Code of Maryland.
Rev. 10/01/2024
65.
CR 3-310
FELONY
20 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
*2_1110*
**ATT 2ND DEG RAPE**
...did unlawfully attempt to commit a rape in the second degree
upon _____ (name), in violation of CR 3-310 of the Annotated
Code of Maryland.
Sexual Offenses by Correctional Employee
CR 3-314(b)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$3,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*2_1130*
**CORRECTIONAL-INMATE/SEX OFFENSE**
…did engage in [sexual contact/vaginal intercourse/a sexual
act] with an inmate.
CR 3-314(c)
MISDEMEANOR
$3,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*2_1132*
**SEX OFF-JUVENILE DETAINEE**
… did engage in [sexual contact/vaginal intercourse/a sexual
act] with ______(describe victim but don’t include identifying
info of minor), an individual confined in ____________ (name
facility).
NOTE: The facilities listed under HS 9-226 include:
1) The Alfred D. Noyes Children's Center
2) The Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center
3) The Charles H. Hickey, Jr. School
4) The Cheltenham Youth Facility
5) The Lower Eastern Shore Children's Center
6) The Thomas J. S. Waxter Children's Center
7) The Victor Cullen Center
8) The Western Maryland Children's Center
9) The Youth Centers
Rev. 10/01/2024
66.
CR 3-314(d)
MISDEMEANOR
$3,000 – 3 YEARS
*1_1149*
**COURT ORDER PRVDR-ENGAGE SEX **
… did as a court-ordered services provider, engage in [sexual
contact/vaginal intercourse/sexual act] with _______(name), an
individual ordered to obtain services while the order was in
effect.
NOTE: “Court –ordered services provider” means a person who
provides services to an individual who has been ordered by the
Court, the Division of Parole and Probation, or the Department
of Juvenile Services to obtain those services.
CR 3-314(e)
MISDEMEANOR
$3,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*1_1462*
**LE OFF-SEX ACT W/PERS IN CUST**
… did as a law enforcement officer, engage in [sexual contact/vaginal
intercourse/a sexual act] with ____ (choose from below)
1. _____(name), a [victim/witness/suspect] in an open
investigation the law enforcement officer was
[conducting/supervising/assisting with], and
[knew/should have known] that said person was a
[victim/witness/suspect] in the investigation.
2. _____(name), a person [requesting assistance
from/responding to] the law enforcement officer in
the course of official law enforcement duties.
3. ____(name), a person in the custody of the law
enforcement officer.
NOTE: See CR 3-314(e)(2) for exceptions.
NOTE: Charges against law enforcement officers in course of official
duties must be forwarded to the applicable State’s Attorney for an
investigation and recommendation of charges under CJ 2-608 before
charging.
Rev. 10/01/2024
67.
CR 3-315
PRELIMINARY HEARING
FELONY
30 YEARS
*2_1136*
**SEX ABUSE MINOR-CONTINUING COURSE OF
CONDUCT**
...did engage in a continuing course of conduct over a period of
90 days or more with a victim under the age of 14 years, to wit:
______(name), which includes three or more acts in violation
of Section 3-303, 3-304, 3-307, or violations of 3-305 or 3-306
of the Criminal Law Article as it existed before 10-1-2017.
NOTE: Separate periods of 90 days or more shall be considered
separate violations.
NOTE: Merger of Offenses: A person may not be charged with
a violation of Section 3-303, 3-304, 3-307 of the Criminal Law
Article involving the same victim, whether in the same
proceeding as a violation of this section or not, unless the other
violation charged occurred outside the time period charged
under this section.
CR 3-323
FELONY
10 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_3604*
**INCEST**
… did knowingly engage in vaginal intercourse with _____, a
person whom the defendant may not marry under FL 2-202.
NOTE: "Carnal Knowledge" means sexual intercourse. The
relationship between which such activity is prohibited are the
same as those within which marriage is prohibited. See list of
such relationships under prohibited marriages under FL 2-202.
Rev. 10/01/2024
68.
CR 3-324
FELONY
$25,000.00 - 10 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_1604*
**SEXUAL SOLICITION OF A MINOR**
…[did/did intend to] knowingly solicit [a minor/a law
enforcement officer posing as a minor/consent of a parent of a
minor/consent of a guardian of a minor/consent of a custodian of a
minor/ consent of a law enforcement officer posing as a parent,
guardian, or custodian of a minor] to engage in activities that
would be unlawful under Criminal Law Article [3-304/3-307/11-
207/11-303/11-304/11-305/11-306/11-307].
NOTE: Do not include identifying information of a minor in
charging language.
NOTE: A violation is considered committed in this State if it
originated or is received in this State.
NOTE: See article for definition of solicit.
NOTE: In a prosecution under this charge, the state need only
prove that a reasonable person based on the totality of the
circumstances should have known that the minor had not attained
the age of 18 years.
NOTE: A second or subsequent offense carries $50,000 – 20
years.
CR 3-325
FELONY
$25,000- 20 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
*1_1340*
**USE PERS ID INFO SEX CRIME**
… did use the [personal identifying information/identity] of
_____(name), without said person’s consent to
[invite/encourage/solicit] another to commit a sexual crime
against ________(name).
NOTE: See CR 8-301 for definition of “personal identifying
information”. See CR 3-325 for definition of “sexual
crime”.
NOTE: A prosecution under this charge may be
commenced in a county in which an element of the crime
occurred; or the victim resides.
Rev. 10/01/2024
69.
ROBBERY
GENERAL NOTE: To rob is to take something away from a person by force or violence (no
matter how slight) or by threat of force or violence. The victim must be a person, not a business,
corporation, institute, or governmental entity, but need not be the owner of the property. The
victim is the person from whom the property was taken, and there should be a separate charge for
each victim.
CR 3-402
FELONY
15 YEARS
SUB. CONVICTION,
ENHANCED PENALTY
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
*2_0700*
**ROBBERY**
...did unlawfully and feloniously [rob/attempt to rob] [ ______
(victim) of ______ (item taken).
CR 3-403
FELONY
20 YEARS
SUB. CONVICTION,
ENHANCED PENALTY
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
*2_0705*
**ARMED ROBBERY**
...did unlawfully and feloniously, [ with a dangerous weapon/by
displaying a written instrument claiming that the person had a
dangerous weapon], [rob/attempt to rob] ______ (victim) and
violently did [steal/attempt to steal] from said person
_________ (item(s)).
NOTE: The implement for dangerous weapon must be:
1. ‘anything used or designed to be used in destroying,
defeating, or injuring an enemy, or as an instrument of
offensive or defensive combat’; or
2. under the circumstances of the case, immediately useable to
inflict serious or deadly harm (e.g., unloaded gun or starter's
pistol useable as a bludgeon); or
3. actually used in a way likely to inflict that sort of harm
(e.g., microphone cord used as a garrote, beaten with coffee
mug).
NOTE: If the implement is perceived to be a "dangerous or deadly
weapon" it is armed robbery unless the statement of probable cause
indicates that it was not a dangerous or deadly weapon based on a
“reasonable person’s” view that the implement would be able to
cause #1, 2 or 3 above.
Rev. 10/01/2024
70.
CARJACKING
Carjacking
CR 3-405(b)(1)
FELONY
30 YEARS
SUB. CONVICTION,
ENHANCED PENALTY
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_0825*
**CARJACKING**
...did obtain unauthorized [possession/control] of a motor
vehicle, to wit: _____ (describe), from _____ (name of victim)
who was then and there in actual possession of the motor
vehicle, by [force/violence/placing said individual in fear
through intimidation/threat of force/threat of violence].
CR 3-405(c)(1)
FELONY
30 YEARS
SUB. CONVICTION,
ENHANCED PENALTY
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_0826*
**ARMED CARJACKING**
...did obtain unauthorized [possession/control] of a motor
vehicle, to wit: _____ (describe) from _____ (name of victim)
who was then and there in actual possession of the motor
vehicle by [force/violence/placing said individual in fear
through intimidation/threat of force/threat of violence] and
[employ/display] a dangerous weapon during the commission
of the carjacking.
Rev. 10/01/2024
71.
KIDNAPPING
Generally
CR 3-502
FELONY
30 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
SEE NOTE ENHANCED
PENALTY
SUB. CONVICTION
RELEASE RESTRICTION
*3_1005*
**KIDNAPPING**
…did [forcibly/fraudulently] [carry/cause to be carried] a
certain person, to wit: _____, with the intent to have the said
person [carried/concealed] [within/out of] this State.
NOTE: CR 3-502 makes no distinction between minor and
adult victims UNLESS the victim was a minor and the
defendant was the victim's parent. If both of those are true, the
defendant may not be charged under this section.
NOTE: If the victim is under 16, see Abduction CR 3-503.
NOTE: Maryland has jurisdiction over this crime if any portion
of the kidnap, carrying, or concealment occurred within the
State. As to the word choice offered in the above language, if
the final destination or intended destination of the kidnapped
victim is known to be out of State, use the words "out of",
otherwise use the word "within."
NOTE: This section applies to every person having anything to
do with the kidnap including aiders, abettors and counsellors,
all of whom are charged as principals.
NOTE: See Parental Exception under CR 3-502 (c).
Rev. 10/01/2024
72.
CR 3-503(a)
FELONY
30 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
SUB. CONVICTION,
ENHANCED PENALTY
*4_1005*
**KIDNAP-CHILD UNDER 16**
...did [forcibly/fraudulently] steal, take, and carry away ____
(describe victim but don’t include identifying info of minor), a
child under the age of 16.
NOTE: A parent of the victim may not be charged under this
section. See CR 3-503.
NOTE: Aiders, abettors, and counselors are charged as
principles.
NOTE: A defendant charged with this crime is eligible for a
maximum of 30 years, as noted. However, if the defendant is
also charged in the same proceeding with a violation of CR 3-
303 through CR 3-306 (First and Second Degree Rape and
Sexual Offense), and if the victim of the sexual charge is also
under the age of 16, the defendant may be eligible for a penalty
of a life sentence without the possibility of parole, if the State's
Attorney so elects. There is no requirement that the victim of
both crimes be the same, but if not, both victims must be under
16, and charged against the defendant in the same proceeding.
If so, the defendant is not eligible for the life sentence without
parole until the State's Attorney serves written notice upon the
defendant, at least 30 days prior to trial, that the State is seeking
that penalty.
Note to Commissioners: Since the enhanced penalty of life
without the possibility of parole does not attach as a possibility
unless both crimes are charged, involving a victim or victims
under 16, in the same proceeding, the initial appearance should
be conducted normally. If the Statement of Probable cause
indicates that the factual situation applies, but the required
notice from the State's Attorney has not been served, this may
be a consideration in your determination as to pre-trial release.
IN THE EVENT that the initial appearance is conducted upon a
District or Circuit Court Warrant to which a copy of the Notice
to Defendant of the State's election to seek a Life Sentence
Without the Possibility of Parole is attached, or to which other
indication is attached that shows the State's Attorney has
decided to seek the enhanced penalty, the Commissioner should
place the Defendant on NO BAIL pending the bail review, and
retain a copy of the notice or letter in the Court folder.
Rev. 10/01/2024
73.
ABDUCTION
CR 3-503(a)(i)(ii)
FELONY
20 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
SUB. CONVICTION,
ENHANCED PENALTY
CR 14-101
*1_1005*
**ABDUCT CHILD UNDER 12**
...did, without the color of right and without the consent of the
[parent/legal guardian] [persuade/entice]________ (describe,
but don't include identifying info of a minor), a child under the
age of 12, from the [home/usual place of abode/custody and
control of their parent/custody and control of their legal
guardian].
CR 3-503(a)(iii)
FELONY
20 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_0163*
**HARBOR/ABDUCTED CHLD UN 12**
... did without color of right and with intent of depriving the
[parent/legal guardian/person lawfully in possession, custody,
care and control] of ____ (describe victim but don’t include
identifying info of minor), knowingly [secrete/harbor] said
child who is under the age of 12 years old.
NOTE: For the purposes of this section, the terms "usual place
of abode", "home", and "house" include the real property
appurtenant thereto.
Rev. 10/01/2024
74.
CHILD ABUSE
NOTE: The following notes apply to all Child abuse charges under this heading.
NOTE: 1. Child means any individual under the age of 18 years.
2. Abuse means the sustaining of physical injury by a child as a result of cruel or inhumane
treatment or as a result of a malicious act by any parent or other person who has permanent or
temporary care or custody or responsibility for supervision of a child, or by any household or
family member, under circumstances that indicate that the childs health or welfare is harmed or
threatened by the treatment or act.
3. Sexual abuse means any act that involves sexual molestation or exploitation of a child;
whether physical injuries are sustained or not, by a parent or other person who has permanent or
temporary care or custody or responsibility for supervision of a child, or by any household or
family member.
Sexual abuse includes, but is not limited to incest, rape, or sexual offense in any degree; sodomy
and unnatural or perverted sexual practices.
4. Family member means a relative of a child by blood, adoption, or marriage.
5. Household member means a person who lives with, or is a regular presence in, a home of a
child at the time of the alleged abuse.
NOTE: A parent should always be charged under Child Abuse: Parent, or Child Abuse: Par-Res
Death (if the victim died as a result of the abuse) because of the legal responsibilities of a parent
to his or her child.
A family or household member other than the parent or legal guardian should always be charged,
using the appropriate wording, under Child Abuse: Parent, or Child Abuse: Par-Res Death,
UNLESS THE FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD MEMBER HAS BEEN LEFT IN TEMPORARY
CARE, CUSTODY, AND CONTROL OF THE VICTIM (for instance, as a baby-sitter). In that
event, Child Abuse: Custodian, or Child Abuse: Cust-Res Death should be used along with the
word temporary.
A legal guardian should be charged under the appropriate custodian section using the word
permanent.
For purposes of this section, there is no difference between an adoptive parent and a natural
parent.
NOTE: For the purposes of this section, judicial construction has defined cruel and inhumane
treatment by a parent or custodian (but not by a family or household member) to include a failure
...to provide necessary medical care... if that failure was due to negligence and if it resulted in
serious physical injury or death. This includes a situation where the child had already suffered
injury and ...as a result... the child suffered bodily harm additional to that initially sustained as a
consequence of the injury originally inflicted upon him. (State vs. Fabritz, 276 Md. 416, 424,
425 -1975)
Rev. 10/01/2024
75.
CR 3-601(b)(i)(1)
FELONY
40 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_1108*
**CHILD ABUSE-1ST DEG: DEATH >13**
...did cause abuse that resulted in the death of ____ (describe
victim but don’t include identifying info of minor), a child at
least 13 years old, the defendant being a [parent/family
member/ household member/ other person to wit: _____]who
has [permanent/temporary care/custody/responsibility for the
supervision] of said child, in violation of CR 3-601(b)(1)(i) of
the Annotated Code of Maryland.
NOTE: See CR 3-601(c) for subsequent offense penalties.
CR 3-601(b)(i)(1)
FELONY
LIFE
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
*1_1109*
**CHILD ABUSE-1ST DEG: DEATH<13**
...did cause abuse that resulted in the death of ____ (describe
victim but don’t include identifying info of minor), a child
under the age of13 years, the defendant being a [parent/family
member/ household member/ other person to wit: _____]who
has [permanent/temporary care/custody/responsibility for the
supervision] of said child, in violation of CR 3-601(b)(1)(i) of
the Annotated Code of Maryland.
CR 3-601(b)(i)(2)
FELONY
25 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
*1_0334*
**CHILD ABUSE-1ST SEV PHYS INJURY**
...did cause abuse that resulted in severe physical injury to
_____ (describe victim but don’t include identifying info of
minor), a child under the age of 18, the defendant being a
[parent/family member/ household member/ other person to
wit: _____ who has (permanent/temporary)
(care/custody/responsibility for the supervision)] of said child,
in violation of CR 3-601(b)(1)(ii) of the Annotated Code of
Maryland.
Rev. 10/01/2024
76.
CR 3-601(b)(II)
FELONY
25 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_1079*
**CHILD ABUSE-1
ST
DEG: COURSE COND-CUSTN**
...did commit at least three acts causing abuse to ___ (describe victim but
don’t include identifying info of minor), a child under 18 years of age, the
defendant ______ (choose from below) in violation of CR 3-601(d) of the
Annotated Code of Maryland.
1. being said child’s parent
2. having [permanent/temporary] [care/custody/responsibility] for the
supervision of, said child
CR 3-601(b)(II)
FELONY
25 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
*1_1084*
**CHILD ABUSE-1
ST
DEG: COURSE COND-HOUSE**
...did commit at least three acts causing abuse to ____ (describe victim but
don’t include identifying info of minor), a child under 18 years of age, the
defendant being a [family member of the child/household member] in violation
of CR 3-601(d) of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
CR 3-601(d)
FELONY
15 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_0173*
**CHILD ABUSE-2ND DEGREE: CUSTODIAN**
...did cause abuse to ____ (describe victim but don’t include identifying info of
minor), a child under 18 years of age, the defendant ______ (choose from
below) in violation of CR 3-601(d) of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
1.being said child’s parent
2. having [permanent/temporary] [care/custody/responsibility] for the
supervision of, said child
CR 3-601(d)
FELONY
15 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
*1_3802*
**CHILD ABUSE- 2ND DEGREE: HOUSE**
...did cause abuse to ____ (describe victim but don’t include identifying info of
minor), a child under 18 years of age, the defendant being a [family member of
the child/household member] in violation of CR 3-601(d) of the Annotated
Code of Maryland.
Rev. 10/01/2024
77.
CR 3-602(b)(1)
FELONY
25 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_0322*
**SEX ABUSE MINOR**
...did cause sexual abuse to ___ (describe victim but don’t include
identifying info of minor), a minor, the defendant ____(choose from
below).
1. being said child’s parent
2. having [permanent/temporary] [care/custody/responsibility for the
supervision] of said child
CR 3-602(b)(2)
FELONY
25 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_0922*
**SEX ABUSE MINOR**
...did cause sexual abuse to ___ (describe victim but don’t include
identifying info of minor), a minor, the defendant being [a household
member/a family member] of said minor.
CR 3-602.1 (b)
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 - 5 YEARS
*1_1614*
** NEGLECT OF MINOR **
...did neglect ___(describe victim but don’t include identifying info of
minor), a minor, having been a [parent/family member to wit:____/
household member/ person who had (permanent/ temporary)
(care/custody/responsibility for the supervision)] of said minor.
NOTE: See CR 3-602.1(a) for definition section.
CR 3-602.2
MISDEMEANOR
$10,000 - 3 YEARS
*1_1725*
**FAIL REPORT CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT**
...did as a person required to provide notice or written report of
suspected abuse or neglect of a child under FL 5-704, to wit:
___(describe position), knowingly fail to provide the required notice
or written report having actual knowledge of the abuse or neglect.
NOTE: See FL 5-704 for persons required to report child abuse or
neglect.
CR 3-603
FELONY
$10,000.00 – 5 YEARS
*1_1719*
**CHILD SELLING**
...did [sell/barter/trade/offer to sell/offer to barter/offer to trade] a child,
to wit:__ (describe victim but don’t include identifying info of minor),
for [money/property/a thing of value].
Rev. 10/01/2024
78.
CR 3-604(b)(1)
FELONY
1ST DEGREE
$10,000.00 - 10 YEARS
*2_1138*
**VUL ADULT ABUSE PHYSICAL INJURY**
...did cause [abuse to/neglect of] ____(name), a vulnerable
adult, that [resulted in the death of ____/caused serious
physical injury to ____/involved sexual abuse of ___], the
defendant being a [parent/care giver/other person, to wit,
____(position)] who has [permanent care/temporary
care/responsibility for the supervision of _____(name)].
NOTE: Includes abuse that is sexual abuse.
CR 3-604(b)(2)
FELONY
1ST DEGREE
$10,000.00 - 10 YEARS
*1_1138*
**VUL ADULT ABUSE-HOUSE/FAMILY MEM**
...did cause [abuse to/neglect of] _____(name), a vulnerable
adult, that [resulted in the death of ______/caused serious
physical injury to ______/involved sexual abuse of _____], the
defendant being a [household member/family member]
NOTE: Includes abuse that is sexual abuse.
CR 3-605(b)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 - 5 YEARS
*1_0466*
**VUL ADULT ABUSE/CUSTODIAN**
...did ______(choose from below), a vulnerable adult, and the
defendant being a [parent/care giver/other person, to wit: ___
(position)] who has [permanent care/temporary
care/responsibility for the supervision] of ____ (name).
1. cause [abuse to/neglect of] ____(name)
2. intentionally and maliciously inflict severe emotional distress
on ____(name)
NOTE: "Vulnerable adult" means an adult who lacks the
physical or mental capacity to provide for the adult's daily
needs. This section does not apply to sexual abuse of a
vulnerable adult.
Rev. 10/01/2024
79.
CR 3-605(b)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 - 5 YEARS
*2_0350*
**VUL ADULT ABUSE/FAM MEMBER**
...did _____(choose from below), a vulnerable adult, and the
defendant being a [household member/family member].
1. cause [abuse to/neglect of] _________(name)
2. intentionally and maliciously inflict severe emotional
distress on ____(name)
NOTE: A prosecution for an offense under this section shall be
instituted within 2 years after the offense was committed.
NOTE: "Abuse" means the sustaining of any physical injury by
a vulnerable adult as a result of cruel or inhumane treatment, or
as a result of a malicious act by a care giver, a parent or other
person who has permanent or temporary care or custody or
responsibility for the supervision of a vulnerable adult, or by
any household member or family member under circumstances
that indicate that the vulnerable adult's health or welfare is
harmed or threatened.
Does not apply to abuse that is sexual abuse.
"Neglect" means the wilful deprivation of adequate food,
clothing, essential medical treatment or habilitative therapy,
shelter, or supervision.
"Care Giver" means a person under a duty to care for a
vulnerable adult because of a contractual undertaking to
provide care.
"Household member" means an individual who lives with, or is
a regular presence in, a home of a vulnerable adult at the time
of the alleged abuse or neglect.
"Family member" means a relative of a vulnerable adult by
blood, marriage, adoption, or the marriage of a child.
Rev. 10/01/2024
80.
Hazing Students Prohibited
CR 3-607
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 6 MONTHS
*1_0103*
**HAZE-STUDENT-SCH-COLL-UNIV**
...did haze ____ (describe victim but don’t include identifying
info of minor), a student at ______, (name school, college or
university), causing said student serious bodily injury.
NOTE: Haze means doing any act or causing any situation
which recklessly or intentionally subjects a student to the risk
of serious bodily injury, for the purpose of initiation into a
student organization of a school, college, or university.
The implied or expressed consent of a student to hazing may
not be a defense under this section.
CR 3-608(b)
MISDEMEANOR
3 YEARS
*1_1002*
**MISSING CHILD-FAIL TO REPORT **
…did having [permanent care/custody/responsibility for
supervision] of _____ (describe victim but don’t include
identifying info of minor) ,a child under the age of 13 years
[recklessly/willfully] fail to notify the appropriate law
enforcement agency that the minor is a missing child within 24
hours of the time at which the [parent/other person] to
wit:_____________ (position) did knowingly or should have
known that the minor is a missing child.
Note: This section does not apply if the fact that the minor is a
missing child has already been reported to the appropriate law
enforcement agency. Missing child means a child whose
whereabouts are unknown to the parent or other person who has
permanent care and custody or responsibility for the
supervision of the minor.
Rev. 10/01/2024
81.
CR 3-609(a)
MISDEMEANOR
3 YEARS
*1_1003*
**FAIL TO REPORT CHILD DEATH **
…did having [permanent care/custody/responsibility for
supervision] of ______ (describe victim but don’t include
identifying info of minor), a child under the age of 18 years, did
not report the death of the minor to the appropriate [law
enforcement/medical authority] within 5 hours of becoming
aware of the death.
Note: This section does not apply if the death of a minor has
already been reported to the appropriate law enforcement
agency or medical authority.
CR 3-701(b)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000- 18 MOS
*1_1286*
**EXTORTION: VALUE LESS $1,000**
...did [obtain/attempt to obtain/conspire with ________ (name)
to obtain] by [actual/threat of] [force/violence/economic
injury/notification of law enforcement officials of another
person’s undocumented status/ notification of law enforcement
officials of another person’s undocumented status illegal
immigration status], [money/property/labor/services/anything
of value] having a value of less than $1,000 from ______
(victim), in violation of CR 3-701(b) of the Annotated Code of
Maryland.
CR 3-701(b)
FELONY
$10,000 - 10 YRS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_1204*
**EXTORTION: VALUE $1K TO < $10,000**
...did [obtain/attempt to obtain/conspire with _______ (name)
to obtain] by [actual/threat of] [force/violence/economic
injury/notification of law enforcement officials of another
person’s undocumented status/ notification of law enforcement
officials of another person’s undocumented status illegal
immigration status], [money/property/labor/services/anything
of value] having a value of at least $1,000 but less than $10,000
from ______ (victim), in violation of CR 3-701(b) of the
Annotated Code of Maryland.
Rev. 10/01/2024
82.
CR 3-701(b)
FELONY
$15,000 - 15 YRS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_1206*
**EXTORTION: VALUE $10K TO < $100,000**
...did [obtain/attempt to obtain/conspire with _______ (name)
to obtain] by [actual/threat of] [force/violence/economic
injury/notification of law enforcement officials of another
person’s undocumented status/ notification of law enforcement
officials of another person’s undocumented status illegal
immigration status], [money/property/labor/services/anything
of value] having a value of at least $10,000 but less than
$100,000 from ______ (victim), in violation of CR 3-701(b) of
the Annotated Code of Maryland.
CR 3-701(b)
FELONY
$25,000 - 25 YRS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_1207*
**EXTORTION: VALUE $100,000 OR MORE**
...did [obtain/attempt to obtain/conspire with _______ (name)
to obtain] by [actual/threat of] [force/violence/economic
injury/notification of law enforcement officials of another
person’s undocumented status/ notification of law enforcement
officials of another person’s undocumented status illegal
immigration status], [money/property/labor/services/anything
of value] having a value of $100,000 or more, in violation of
CR 3-701(b) of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
CR 3-701(b)(3)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000- 18 MOS
*1_1209*
**EXTORTION/ID DOC - LESS THAN $1,000 **
… did [obtain/attempt to obtain/conspire with ______(name) to
obtain] [money/property/labor/services/anything of value] by
[destruction of/concealment of/removal of/confiscation
of/possession of] [immigration/government] identification
document with the intent to harm the immigration status of
______(victim) having a value of less than $1,000.
Rev. 10/01/2024
83.
CR 3-701(b)(3)
FELONY
$10,000 - 10 YRS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_1210*
**EXTORTION/ID DOC - $1K TO <$10K**
… did [obtain/attempt to obtain/conspire with ______(name) to
obtain] [money/property/labor/services/anything of value] by
[destruction of/concealment of/removal of/confiscation
of/possession of] [immigration/government] identification
document with the intent to harm the immigration status of
______(victim) having a value of at least $1,000 but less than
$10,000.
CR 3-701(b)(3)
FELONY
$15,000 - 15 YRS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_1211*
**EXTORTION/ID DOC - $10K TO <$100K**
… did [obtain/attempt to obtain/conspire with ______(name) to
obtain] [money/property/labor/services/anything of value] by
[destruction of/concealment of/removal of/confiscation
of/possession of] [immigration/government] identification
document with the intent to harm the immigration status of
______(victim) having a value of at least $10,000 but less than
$100,000.
Rev. 10/01/2024
84.
CR 3-701(b)(3)
FELONY
$25,000 - 25 YRS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_1213*
**EXTORTION/ID DOC - $100K +**
… did [obtain/attempt to obtain/conspire with ______(name) to
obtain] [money/property/labor/services/anything of value] by
[destruction of/concealment of/removal of/confiscation
of/possession of] [immigration/government] identification
document with the intent to harm the immigration status of
______(victim) having a value of $100,000 or more.
Rev. 10/01/2024
85.
Extortion by State or Local Officer of Employee-Generally
CR 3-702
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 -18 MOS
*1_1214*
**EXTORTN GOV EMP: VAL - $1,000**
...did, being ______ (name position, see note) of ______
(county or agency, see note) [obtain/attempt to obtain] by
extortion _____ [money, property, other thing of value], having
a value of less than $1,000 from ______ (victim).
NOTE: Prosecution under CR 3-702 must be initiated within 5
years of the date of the offense. The statute covers officers and
employees of the State of Maryland, the counties, Baltimore
City, a municipality, and bi-county and multi-county agencies
CR 3-702
FELONY
$10,000 - 10 YRS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_1215*
**EXTORTN GOV EMPL VAL $1K TO <$10K**
...did, being ____ (name position, see note) of ______ (county
or agency, see note) [obtain/attempt to obtain] by extortion
______ (money, property, other thing of value), having a value
of at least $1,000.00 but less than $10,000 from ____ (victim).
CR 3-702
FELONY
$15,000 - 15 YRS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_1216*
**EXTORTN GOV EMPL VAL $10K TO <$100K**
...did, being ____ (name position, see note) of ______ (county
or agency, see note) [obtain/attempt to obtain] by extortion
______ (money, property, other thing of value), having a value
of at least $10,000.00 but less than $100,000 from ______
(victim).
Rev. 10/01/2024
86.
CR 3-702
FELONY
$15,000 - 15 YRS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_1217*
**EXTORTN GOV EMPL VAL 100K +**
...did, being ____ (name position, see note) of ______ (county
or agency, see note) [obtain/attempt to obtain] by extortion
______ (money, property, other thing of value), having a value
of at least $10,000.00 but less than $100,000 from ______
(victim).
Extortion by State or Local Officer or Employee
Against Another
CR 3-703
FELONY
$5,000.00 - 5 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*4_2100*
**EXTORTION-BETWEEN GOVT OFF**
...did, being ______ (defendant's position, see note) of _______
(defendant's county or agency, see note), by [force/
intimidation/threat] , induce ______ (victim) to give up
$_______, a part of the compensation to which said victim was
entitled as __________ (victim's position, see note) of
________ (victim's county or agency, see note).
NOTE: The defendant under CR 3-703 can be any officer or
employee of the State of Maryland, any of its counties or
Baltimore City, a municipality, or any bi county or multi county
agency. The victim can be any officer or employee of any of
these, or any person employed in any way in work financed in
whole or in part by any of these.
Rev. 10/01/2024
87.
CR 3-704(a)
MISDEMEANOR
$10,000.00 - 10 YEARS
*1_1701*
**EXTORT INT/SLANDER**
...[did/did threaten to] falsely accuse _____ (victim) of ______
(brief statement of accusation), which, if true, would tend to
bring said person into disrepute and contempt, with the intent to
extort [money/property/labor/services/anything of value] from
said person.
CR 3-705(a)(1)
FELONY
10 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_1702*
**VERBAL EXTORTION/THRT SLANDER**
...did verbally threaten to accuse ____ (name) of _____
(accusation) which, if true, would bring _____ (name) into
contempt and disrepute, with the intent to extort and gain
[money/property/labor/services/anything of value] from said
person.
CR 3-705(a)(2)
FELONY
$10,000.00 - 10 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_1704*
**VERBAL EXTORTION/THRT INJURY**
...did verbally threaten _____ (name of victim) with injury to
the person and property of ______ (name of victim or third
party) with the intent to extort and gain
[money/property/labor/services/anything of value] from said
person.
CR 3-706(b)(1)
FELONY
$10,000.00 - 10 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_1706*
**PRINT EXTORT THREAT/OF LIBEL**
…did , with intent to unlawfully extort [money/property/a thing
of value to wit: ____] from ____(name), knowingly
[send/deliver/make for the purpose of being sent/make for the
purpose of being delivered] and part with the possession of, a
writing threatening to accuse said person of [a crime/a thing],
that if true, would bring the person into [contempt/disrepute].
Rev. 10/01/2024
88.
CR 3-706(b)(2)
FELONY
$10,000.00 - 10 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_1707*
**THREATS-SEND/DELIVER-INJURY**
… did , with intent to unlawfully extort [money/property/a
thing of value to wit: ____] from ____(name), knowingly
[send/deliver/make for the purpose of being sent/make for the
purpose of being delivered] and part with the possession of, a
writing threatening to [cause physical injury to/inflict emotional
distress upon/cause economic damage to/cause damage to the
property of] said person.
Coercing/Intimidating Another Contribute/Donate
CR 3-707
MISDEMEANOR
$100.00 - 90 DAYS
*1_2100*
**THREAT OR COERCE TO DONATE**
...did engage in _____ (describe activity) solely to
[coerce/intimidate] _____ (name) to [contribute/donate]
[goods/materials/services/ monies] to _____ a
[social/economic/political] [organization/association].
NOTE: For the purpose of this section, "extortion" means the
wrongful obtaining of the property from another with his
consent, which consent was obtained under color or pretence of
office, or under color of official right, or by wrongful use of
actual or threatened force or violence.
Rev. 10/01/2024
89.
Against State Officials To Injure, Kidnap Kill
CR 3-708(b)
MISDEMEANOR
$2,500.00 - 3 YEARS
*1_0477*
**THREAT/ST OFFICIAL/TO INJURE**
...did knowingly and wilfully make a threat to [take the life of/
kidnap/cause bodily injury] to [a State Official/a Local
Official/a Deputy State’s Attorney/an Assistant State’s
Attorney/an Assistant Public Defender] to wit: _____(name).
CR 3-708(c)
MISDEMEANOR
$2,500.00 - 3 YEARS
*1_0478*
**THREAT/ST OFFICIAL/SENT**
...did knowingly [send/deliver/part with/make for the purpose
of sending/make for the purpose of delivering] a threat to [take
the life of/kidnap/cause bodily injury] to ____ (name), [a State
Official/a Local Official/a Deputy State’s Attorney/an Assistant
State’s Attorney/an Assistant Public Defender].
NOTE: "State Official" means a member or member-elect of
the General Assembly, a judge or judge-elect of a court created
by Article IV, 1232 or a constitutional officer, District Court
Commissioner, masters, examiners, auditors, or officer-elect in
an executive agency of the State government.
"Local Official" means an individual serving in a publicly
elected office of a local government unit (county; municipal
corporation; special district established by State law; special
district that is established by a county; or an office, board, or
department that is established by State law). See Section 10-
101(d) of the State Government Article.
"State Official" includes the Governor, Governor-elect,
Lieutenant Governor, and Lieutenant Governor-elect.
NOTE: "Threat" includes a oral threat or a threat in any written
form, whether or not the writing is signed, or if it is signed
whether or not the writing is signed with a fictitious name or
any other mark.
Rev. 10/01/2024
90.
CR 3-709(b)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
$10,000.00 - 10 YEARS
*1_1452*
**CAUSE ANOTH ENG SEX ACT- THREAT**
...did cause _____(name) to engage in an act of sexual activity
by threatening to ______________(choose from below)
1. accuse _____(name, any person), of [a crime/a thing, if
true, would bring said person into contempt or disrepute
to wit: ________(describe)]
2. cause physical injury to _____(name, any person)
3. inflict emotional distress on _______(name, any person)
4. cause economic damage to a person (name, any person)
5. cause damage to the property of _____(name, any
person)
NOTE: See CR 3-809 for definitions.
NOTE: “Intimate parts” include naked genitals, pubic area,
buttocks, or female nipple.
“Sexual Activity” means 1. sexual intercourse, including
genital-genital, oral-genital, anal-genital, oral-anal, whether
between persons of the same or opposite sex. 2. Sodomy under
CR 3-321 or an unnatural or perverted sexual practice under CR
3-322. 3. Masturbation; or 4. Sadomasochistic abuse.
Rev. 10/01/2024
91.
CR 3-709(b)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$10,000.00 - 10 YEARS
*1_1453*
**CAUSE ANOTH ENG SEX PROD-THRT**
...did cause _____(name) to engage as a subject in [a production
of a visual representation/a performance] that [depicts said
person intimate parts exposed/engaging in an act of sexual
activity/simulating an act of sexual activity] by threatening to
______________(choose from below)
1. accuse _____(name, any person), of [a crime/a thing, if
true, would bring said person into contempt or disrepute
to wit: ________(describe)]
2. cause physical injury to _____(name, any person)
3. inflict emotional distress on _______(name, any person)
4. cause economic damage to a person (name, any person)
5. cause damage to the property of _____(name, any
person)
NOTE: See CR 3-809 for definitions.
NOTE: “Intimate parts” include naked genitals, pubic area,
buttocks, or female nipple.
“Sexual Activity” means 1. sexual intercourse, including
genital-genital, oral-genital, anal-genital, oral-anal, whether
between persons of the same or opposite sex. 2. Sodomy under
CR 3-321 or an unnatural or perverted sexual practice under CR
3-322. 3. Masturbation; or 4. Sadomasochistic abuse.
Rev. 10/01/2024
92.
CR 3-802(c)
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 - 5 YEARS
*1_6525*
**STALKING**
...did engage in stalking _____ (name of person).
NOTE: See CR 3-802 for conduct that does not apply.
NOTE: "Course of conduct" means a persistent pattern of
conduct, composed of a series of acts over a period of time, that
evidences a continuity of purpose.
1. "Stalking" means a malicious course of conduct that includes
approaching or pursuing another person where
I. a person intends to place or knows or reasonably should have
known the conduct would place another in reasonable fear of:
1.A. serious bodily injury;
B. assault in any degree;
C. rape or sexual offense as defined by CR 3-303
through 3-308, or attempted rape or sexual
offense in any degree;
D. false imprisonment; or
E. death; or
2. That a third person likely will suffer any of the acts listed in
item 1 of this item; or
(II) The person intends to cause or knows or reasonably should
have known that the conduct would cause serious emotional
distress to another; and
2. “Stalking” includes conduct described in iterm 1 of this
subsection that occurs:
(I) in person;
(II) by electronic commuinication, as defined in CR 3-805; or
(III) through the use of a device that can pinpoint or track the
location of another without the person’s knowledge or consent.
NOTE: A police officer may arrest a person without a warrant
if the police officer has probable cause to believe a stalking has
been committed, the police officer has reason to believe that the
alleged stalking victim or a third person is in danger of
imminent bodily harm or death and the probable cause is
supported by credible evidence other than statements of the
alleged stalking victim. An officer may also arrest a person
without a warrant if so authorized by CP 2-202.
NOTE: Under CP 5-201, if a defendant is charged with
stalking under CR 3-802(b) and is released pretrial, the court or
district court commissioner shall consider including as a
condition of release reasonable protection for the safety of the
alleged victim.
Rev. 10/01/2024
93.
CR 3-803
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 90 DAYS
*1_0191*
**HARASS; A COURSE OF CONDUCT**
...did without a legal purpose, maliciously engage in a course of
conduct that [alarmed/seriously annoyed] _____ (victim), with
intent to [harass/alarm/annoy] _____ (victim), after
[warning/request] to desist.
NOTE: In this section, "course of conduct" means a persistent
pattern of conduct, composed of a series of acts over a period of
time, that evidences a continuity of purpose.
This section does not apply to any peaceable activity intended
to express political views or provide information to others.
The request to desist can be made by the victim or someone
acting on behalf of the victim.
Subsequent offense carries a maximum of 180 days and/or a
fine not exceeding $1,000.
CR 3-803
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 90 DAYS
*1_5406*
**HARASS FOL. ANOTH W/INT TO**
...did without a legal purpose, follow ____ (victim) [in/about]
_____, a public place, with the intent to [harass/alarm/annoy]
_____(victim) after [warning/request] to desist.
NOTE: Subsequent offense carries a maximum of 180 days
and/or a fine not exceeding $1,000.
CR 3-804(a)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 3 YEARS
*1_5309*
**TEL MISUSE: SINGLE CALL**
...did use telephone [facilities/equipment] for an anonymous
call in a manner to [annoy/abuse/torment/harass/ embarrass]
____, (victim).
NOTE: This language is to be used for a single call (other than
an obscene call, see below) in which the caller failed or refused
to identify themself. In order for probable cause to be found, the
facts must indicate some method by which the caller was
identified.
Rev. 10/01/2024
94.
CR 3-804(a)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 3 YEARS
*1_0340*
**TEL MISUSE: REPEAT CALLS**
...did use telephone [facilities/equipment] for repeated calls,
with intent to [annoy/abuse/torment/harass/embarrass] _____
(victim).
NOTE: This language is to be used for multiple calls (other
than obscene calls, see below) whether anonymous or
otherwise. If anonymous, in order for probable casue to be
found, the facts must indicate some method by which the caller
was identified.
CR 3-804(a)(3)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 3 YEARS
*1_0341*
**TEL MISUSE: OBSCENE**
...did use telephone [facilities/equipment] for
[comment/request/ suggestion/proposal which] was
[obscene/lewd/lascivious/filthy/indecent] to ____ (victim).
NOTE: This language is to be used for obscene calls, single or
multiple, whether or not anonymous, If anonymous, in order for
probable cause to be found, the facts must indicate some
method by which the caller was identified.
CR 3-805 (b)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
$10,000 – 3 YEARS
*1_1712*
**ELEC COMM HARASS**
… did without legal purpose, maliciously engage in a course of
conduct, through the use of electronic communication that
[alarmed/seriously annoyed] ______ (name) with the intent to
[harass/alarm/annoy] ____(name), after receiving a reasonable
[warning/request to stop] by ______(name) [for/ on behalf of]
[themself/another to wit: _____].
NOTE: See CR 3-805 (a)(2) for definition of “Electronic
communication”
NOTE: See CR 3-805(d) for exceptions.
Rev. 10/01/2024
95.
CR 3-805 (b)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$10,000 – 3 YEARS
*1_1713*
** INTACT COMP SERV: HARASS-MINOR**
...did use an interactive computer service to maliciously engage
in a course of conduct on ___(describe victim but don’t include
identifying info of minor) that [inflicted serious emotional
distress on the minor/placed the minor in reasonable fear of
death/placed the minor in reasonable fear of serious bodily
injury] with the intent to [kill the minor/injure the minor/harass
the minor/cause serious emotional distress to the minor/place
the minor in reasonable fear of death/place the minor in
reasonable fear of serious bodily injury].
NOTE: See CR 3-805(a)(5) for definition of “Interactive
computer service” . See CR 3-805(d) for exceptions.
CR 3-805 (b)(3)
MISDEMEANOR
$10,000 - 3 YEARS
*1_1714*
**ELEC COMM: HARASS-MINOR**
...did with intent, maliciously engage in electronic
communication to wit: ______(describe), that was a part of a
series of communication and had the effect of
[intimidating/harassing] ______ (describe victim but don’t
include identifying info of minor) and causing [physical
injury/serious emotional distress] to said minor.
NOTE: See CR 3-805 (a)(2) for definition of “Electronic
communication” See CR 3-805(d) for exceptions.
CR 3-805 (b)(4)
MISDEMEANOR
$10,000 - 3 YEARS
*1_1715*
**ELEC COMM: HARASS-MINOR- SIG ACT**
...did with intent, use electronic communication to maliciously
engage in ______(choose from below), and had the effect of
[intimidating/harassing] ____ (describe victim but don’t include
identifying info of minor) and causing [physical injury/serious
emotional distress] to said minor.
1. A single significant act to wit: _____(describe) after receiving a
reasonable warning or request to stop
2. A single significant act to wit: _____(describe), that was sent
with reasonable expectation that the recipient would share the
communication with a third party
3. A single significant act to wit: _______(describe), that shocks the
conscience.
4. A course of conduct to wit: ______(describe)
NOTE: See CR 3-805(d) for exceptions
Rev. 10/01/2024
96.
CR 3-805 (b)(5)
MISDEMEANOR
$10,000 - 3 YEARS
*1_1716*
**ELEC CONDUCT: HARASS-MINOR**
...did with intent, maliciously engage in electronic conduct to wit:
______(describe), that had the effect of [intimidating/harassing]
____ (describe victim but don’t include identifying info of minor)
and causing [physical injury/serious emotional distress] to said
minor.
NOTE: See CR 3-805 (a)(3) for definition of “Electronic conduct”
.
NOTE: See CR 3-805(d) for exceptions.
CR 3-805 (b)(6)
MISDEMEANOR
$10,000 – 10 YEARS
*1_1717*
**ELEC HARASS MINOR COMM SUICIDE**
...did violate CR 3-805b [1/2/3/4/5] with the intent to induce a minor
to commit suicide by ____(describe violation, but don’t include
identifying info of minor).
CR 3-806
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00
*2_0070*
**LASER POINTERS - PROHIBITED**
...did knowingly use a laser pointer to illuminate in a public place
____(name) in a manner that [harassed/endangered] the said _____.
NOTE: Laser pointer is defined as any device that emits light
amplified by the stimulated emission of radiation that is visible to
the human eye.
NOTE: This section does not apply to the use of a laser pointer: (1)
for educational purposes by individuals engaged in an organized
meeting or training class; or (2) during the normal course of work or
trade activities.
CR 3-807(c)
MISDEMEANOR
$2,500.00 – 3 YEARS
*1_1001*
**LASER POINTERS - AIRPLANE**
...did knowingly and willfully [shine/point/focus] the beam of a laser
pointer on an individual operating an aircraft.
NOTE: Does not apply to the use of a laser pointer by those listed in
CR 3-806(b).
NOTE: Laser pointer defined in CR 3-806(a).
Rev. 10/01/2024
97.
CR 3-809
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 - 2 YEARS
*1_1326*
**DIST INTIMATE/SEX IMAGE**
... did knowingly distribute a visual representation of
_______(name), that displays said [person’s intimate parts exposed/
person engaged in an act of sexual activity], with the intent to
[harm/harass/intimidate/threaten/coerce] said person, [under
circumstances in which he or she knew said person did not consent
to the distribution/with reckless disregard as to whether said person
consented to the distribution] and under circumstances in which the
other person had a reasonable expectation that the image would
remain private.
NOTE: “Intimate parts” include naked genitals, pubic area, buttocks,
or female nipple.
“Sexual Activity” means 1. sexual intercourse, including genital-
genital, oral-genital, anal-genital, oral-anal, whether between
persons of the same or opposite sex. 2. An unnatural or perverted
sexual practice under CR 3-322. 3. Masturbation; or 4.
Sadomasochistic abuse.
NOTE: This charge does not apply to:
1. lawful and common practices of law enforcement, the
reporting of unlawful conduct, or legal proceedings.
2. situations involving voluntary exposure in public or
commercial settings
CR 3-901(c)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 30 DAYS
*1_0013*
**PEEPING TOM.**
...did [conduct/procure ____ (name) to conduct] visual surveillance
of another person in a private place without the consent of that
person in that place.
NOTE: See Section for Definitions.
NOTE: This section does not require proof of "prurient intent" as is
required in CR 3-902.
CR 3-902(c)
MISDEMEANOR
$2,500.00 - 1 YEAR
*3_5715*
**PRIV. PL. - PRURIENT INTENT**
...did, with prurient intent, [conduct/procure
_______________(name) to conduct] visual surveillance of another
person in a private place without the consent of that person in that
place.
NOTE: See Section for definitions and exclusions.
Rev. 10/01/2024
98.
CR 3-902(c)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$2,500.00 - 1 YEAR
*1_1760*
**VIS SURV – PRIVATE AREA**
...did, with prurient intent, by use of camera, [conduct/procure
another to conduct, to wit: _____(name)] visual surveillance of the
private area of _____(name), without said person’s consent.
CR 3-903(c)
MISDEMEANOR
$2,500.00 - 1 YEAR
*1_1759*
**CAMERA - PRIVATE RESIDENCE**
...did [place/procure _______________(name) to place] a camera on
real property on which is located a private residence for the purpose
of conducting deliberate surreptitious observations of a person inside
said residence.
NOTE: See Section for exclusions.
CR 3-904( c)
MISDEMEANOR
$100.00 - 90 DAYS
*1_5307*
**DISTURBANCE DWELLING/PICKET**
...did engage in picketing before and about the residence and
dwelling of ______(name) at ______(address).
CR 3-904(c)
MISDEMEANOR
$100.00 - 90 DAYS
*1_0345*
**DISTURB: DWELLING/ASSEMBLY**
...did intentionally assemble with another person to disrupt the right
to tranquillity of ______(name) in his home and dwelling.
NOTE: This section found unconstitutional in State v. Schuller, 280
Md. 305 (1977), but you should not take this into account when
determining probable cause.
CR 3-905
MISDEMEANOR
$15.00 - 6 DAYS
*1_5706*
**LETTERS-OPEN W/O PERM**
...did take and break open a letter addressed to
______(name), without said person’s permission.
Rev. 10/01/2024
99.
CR 3-1102 (a)(1)(i)(ii)(iii)
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 - 10 YEARS
*1_1080*
** SEX TRAFFICKING - TAKE CAUSE**
...did knowingly [take/cause to be taken/place/cause to be
placed/harbor/persuade/induce/entice/encourage by threat/encourage by
promise] another person to wit: _____________ (name) to
__________(location) for prostitution.
NOTE: Do not use this charge if the victim is a minor.
CR 3-1102 (a)(1)(iv)
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 – 10 YEARS
*1_1082*
**SEX TRAFFICKING – COMPENSATION **
…did knowingly receive consideration to [procure for, ______(name)/ place
in a house of prostitution at _______(location)/ place at
_________(location)], another person, to wit: ______(name) with the intent
of causing another to engage in [prostitution/assignation].
NOTE: Do not use this charge if the victim is a minor.
CR 3-1102 (a)(1)(v)
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 – 10 YEARS
*1_0752*
** SEX TRAFFICKING – EXPLICIT PERFORM**
…did engage in a [device/scheme/continuing course of conduct] intended to
cause ______ (victim’s name) to believe that if ______(victim’s name) did
not take part in a sexually explicit performance [said person/a third person]
would suffer [physical restraint/serious physical harm].
NOTE: Do not use this charge if the victim is a minor.
CR 3-1001
MISDEMEANOR
$10,000.00 – 10 YEARS
*1_1335*
**THREAT OF MASS VIOLENCE **
…did knowingly [threaten to commit/threaten to cause to be
committed] a crime of violence under CR 14-101 to wit:
_____(describe), that placed _________(victims), at least five
people at a substantial risk of [death/serious physical injury] if
the threat were carried out.
Rev. 10/01/2024
100.
CR 3-1102 (a)(1)(vi)
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 – 10 YEARS
*1_0762*
**SEX TRAFFICKING –ANOTHER GOV ID**
… did [destroy/conceal/remove/confiscate/possess] [an actual
passport/purported passport/immigration document/government
identification document to wit:____] of another while otherwise
[violating/attempting to violate] CR 3-1102(a) by _____(describe violation).
NOTE: Do not use this charge if the victim is a minor.
CR 3-1102 (a)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 – 10 YEARS
*1_1083*
**SEX TRAFFICKING –GUARDIAN**
…did as [parent/guardian/person] who has [permanent/temporary]
[care/custody/responsibility for supervision] of another person, to wit:
______ (name) , consent to the [taking/detention] of, _____(name) for
prostitution.
NOTE: Do not use this charge if the victim is a minor.
CR 3-1102 (b)(1)
FELONY - DISTRICT COURT
$15,000.00 - 25 YEARS
*1_0786*
*1T0786*
** SEX TRAFFICKING - TAKE CAUSE**
*USE 1T0786 WHEN COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEH USED-SEE NOTE BELOW*
… did knowingly [take/cause to be taken/place/cause to be
placed/harbor/persuade/induce/entice/encourage] by [threat/promise] another
person, to wit: ____ (describe but don’t include identifying info of minor), a
minor, to ___(location) for prostitution.
NOTE: Use this charge if the victim is a minor. See CR 3-1102(c) for penalty
section.
NOTE: Use 1T0786 if defendant used a commercial motor vehicle as defined under
TA 16-803/49 U.S.C. 31301 in committing offense. A convicted person must be
disqualified from operating a commercial mv for life under 49 U.S.C. 31310(d)(2).
CR 3-1102 (b)(1)
FELONY - DISTRICT COURT
$15,000.00 – 25 YEARS
*1_0788*
*1T0788*
**SEX TRAFFICKING – COMPENSATION**
*USE 1T0788 WHEN COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEH USED-SEE NOTE BELOW*
… did knowingly receive consideration to [procure for ______(name)/place in a
house of prostitution ___(location) /place in ___(location)], another person to wit:
_____ (describe but don’t include identifying info of minor), a minor, with the
intent of causing said minor to engage in [prostitution/assignation].
NOTE: Use this charge if the victim is a minor. See CR 3-1102(c) for penalty
section.
NOTE: Use 1T0788 if defendant used a commercial motor vehicle as defined under
TA 16-803/49 U.S.C. 31301 in committing offense. A convicted person must be
disqualified from operating a commercial mv for life under 49 U.S.C. 31310(d)(2).
Rev. 10/01/2024
101.
CR 3-1102 (b)(1)
FELONY –DISTRICT COURT
$15,000.00 – 25 YEARS
*1_0754*
*1T0754*
**SEX TRAFFICKING – EXPLICIT PERFORM**
*USE 1T0754 WHEN COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEH USED-SEE NOTE BELOW*
…did engage in a [device/scheme/continuing course of conduct] intended to cause
____ (describe but don’t include identifying info of minor) to believe that if said
person did not take part in a sexually explicit performance [said person/a third person]
would suffer [physical restraint/serious physical harm].
NOTE: Use this charge if the victim is a minor.
NOTE: Use 1T0754 if defendant used a commercial motor vehicle as defined under
TA 16-803/49 U.S.C. 31301in committing offense. A convicted person must be
disqualified from operating a commercial mv for life under 49 U.S.C. 31310(d)(2).
CR 3-1102 (b)(1)
FELONY – DISTRICT COURT
$15,000.00 – 25 YEARS
*1_0756*
*1T0756*
**SEX TRAFFICKING –ANOTHER GOV ID**
*USE 1T0756 WHEN COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEH USED-SEE NOTE BELOW*
… did [destroy/conceal/remove/confiscate/possess] [an actual passport/purported
passport/immigration document/government identification document to wit:____] of
another while otherwise [violating/attempting to violate] CR 3-1102(a) by _(describe).
NOTE: Use this charge if the victim is a minor. Don’t include identifying info of
minor
NOTE: Use 1T0756 if defendant used a commercial motor vehicle as defined under
TA 16-803/49 U.S.C. 31301 in committing offense. A convicted person must be
disqualified from operating a commercial mv for life under 49 U.S.C. 31310(d)(2).
CR 3-1102 (b)(1)
FELONY- DISTRICT COURT
$15,000.00 - 25 YEARS
*1_0789*
*1T0789*
**SEX TRAFFICKING - GUARDIAN**
*USE 1T0789 WHEN COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEH USED-SEE NOTE BELOW*
… did as [parent/guardian/person] who has [permanent/temporary]
[care/custody/responsibility for supervision] of another person, to wit: ___
(describe but don’t include identifying info of minor), a minor, consent to the
[taking/detention] of said person for prostitution.
NOTE: Use this charge if the victim is a minor. See CR 3-1102(b) for penalty
section involving minor.
NOTE: Use 1T0789 if defendant used a commercial motor vehicle as defined under
TA 16-803/49 U.S.C. 31301 in committing offense. A convicted person must be
disqualified from operating a commercial mv for life under 49 U.S.C. 31310(d)(2).
CR 3-1102 (b)(2)
FELONY- DISTRICT COURT
$15,000.00 – 25 YEARS
*1_0787*
*1T0787*
**SEX TRAFFICKING – FORCE/FRAUD**
*USE 1T0787 WHEN COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEH USED-SEE NOTE BELOW*
…did violate CR 3-1102(a) __(paragraph violated) with the [use of/intent to use]
[force/threat/coercion/fraud].
NOTE: Use this charge whether victim is a minor or not, but
NOTE: Use 1T0787 if defendant used a commercial motor vehicle as defined under
TA 16-803/49 U.S.C. 31301 in committing offense. A convicted person must be
disqualified from operating a commercial mv for life under 49 U.S.C. 31310(d)(2).
Rev. 10/01/2024
102.
CR 3-1102 (e)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 – 10 YEARS
*1_0757*
**SEX TRAFFICKING –BENEFIT FINANCIALLY**
…did knowingly [benefit financially/receive anything of value to wit____]
from participation in a venture that included an act described in CR 3-
1102(a) to wit: _______(describe violation).
NOTE: Do not use this charge if the victim is a minor.
CR 3-1102 (e)(1)
FELONY – DISTRICT COURT
$15,000.00 – 25 YEARS
*1_0758*
*1T0758*
**SEX TRAFFICKING –BENEFIT FINANCIALLY**
*USE 1T0758 WHEN COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEH USED-SEE NOTE BELOW*
…did knowingly [benefit financially/receive anything of value to wit____] from
participation in a venture that included an act described in CR 3-1102(b) to
wit:______(describe violation).
NOTE: Use this charge if the victim is a minor or if victim under CR 3-1102(b)(2).
NOTE: Use 1T0758 if defendant used a commercial motor vehicle as defined under
TA 16-803/49 U.S.C. 31301 in committing offense. A convicted person must be
disqualified from operating a commercial mv for life under 49 U.S.C. 31310(d)(2).
CR 3-1102 (e)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 – 10 YEARS
*1_0759*
** SEX TRAFFICKING –CONSPIRE/AID/ABET**
…did knowingly [aid/abet/conspire] with _______(name(s), to violate CR 3-
1102(a) to wit: ________(describe violation).
NOTE: Do not use this charge if the victim is a minor.
CR 3-1102 (e)(2)
FELONY – DISTRICT COURT
$15,000.00 – 25 YEARS
*1_0761*
*1T0761*
**SEX TRAFFICKING –CONSPIRE/AID/ABET**
*USE 1T0761 WHEN COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEH USED-SEE NOTE BELOW*
…did knowingly [aid/abet/conspire] with _______(name(s), to violate CR 3-
1102(b) to wit: ________(describe violation).
NOTE: Use this charge if the victim is a minor or if victim under CR 3-1102(b)(2).
NOTE: Use 1T0761 if defendant used a commercial motor vehicle as defined under
TA 16-803/49 U.S.C. 31301 in committing offense. A convicted person must be
disqualified from operating a commercial mv for life under 49 U.S.C. 31310(d)(2).
Rev. 10/01/2024
103.
CR 3-1103 (a)(1)
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$15,000.00 - 25 YEARS
*1_1726*
** FORCED MARRIAGE**
… did _______(choose from below) to compel said person to marry
another person.
1. [take/detain] ____(name), with the intent to use
[force/threat/coercion/fraud]
2. receive a [financial benefit/thing of value to wit: ___] in the
[taking/detaining] of ____(name), in which the intent was to use
[force/threat/coercion/fraud]
3. [aid/abet/conspire[take/detain] ____(name), with the intent to use
[force/threat/coercion/fraud]
CR 3-1103 (a)(2)
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$15,000.00 - 25 YEARS
*1_1727*
**BENEFIT - FORCED MARRIAGE**
… did receive a [financial benefit/thing of value to wit: ___] in the
[taking/detaining] of ____(name), in which the intent was to use
[force/threat/coercion/fraud] to compel said person to marry another
person.
CR 3-1103 (a)(3)
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$15,000.00 - 25 YEARS
*1_1728*
** CON-FORCED MARRIAGE**
… did [aid/abet/conspire with] _____(name), to [take/detain] ____(name),
with the intent to use [force/threat/coercion/fraud] to compel said person to
marry another person.
CR 3-1103 (a)(3)
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$15,000.00 - 25 YEARS
*1_1729*
**CON-BENEFIT - FORCED MARRIAGE**
… did [aid/abet/conspire with_____(name), t receive a [financial
benefit/thing of value to wit: ___] in the [taking/detaining] of ____(name),
in which the intent was to use [force/threat/coercion/fraud] to compel said
person to marry another person.
Rev. 10/01/2024
104.
CR 3-1202(a)(2)
FELONY
PRELIMINARY HEARING
$15,000 - 25 YEARS
*1_1722*
*1T1722*
**RECV BENEFT - FORCE/FRAUD LABOR**
*USE 1T1722 WHEN COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEH USED-SEE NOTE BELOW*
...did receive a [benefit/thing of value] to wit: ____(describe), from the [provision of
services/labor] of _______(name of other person), that was induced by
[force/fraud/coercion].
NOTE: Use 1T1721 if defendant used a commercial motor vehicle as defined under
TA 16-803/49 U.S.C. 31301 in committing offense. A convicted person must be
disqualified from operating a commercial mv for life under 49 U.S.C. 31310(d)(2).
CR 3-1202(b)
FELONY
PRELIMINARY HEARING
$15,000 - 25 YEARS
*1_1723*
*1T1723*
**CON-FORCE/FRAUD SERV/LABOR**
*USE 1T1723 WHEN COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEH USED-SEE NOTE BELOW*
...did [aid/conspire with] _______(name) to
[take/place/harbor/persuade/induce/entice] ____(name), by [force/fraud/coercion] to
provide [services/labor] to wit: __(describe).
NOTE: Use 1T1723 if defendant used a commercial motor vehicle as defined under
TA 16-803/49 U.S.C. 31301 in committing offense. A convicted person must be
disqualified from operating a commercial mv for life under 49 U.S.C. 31310(d)(2).
CR 3-1202(b)
FELONY
PRELIMINARY HEARING
$15,000 - 25 YEARS
*1_1724*
*1T1724*
**CON-RECV BENEFT - FORCE/FRAUD LABOR**
*USE 1T1724 WHEN COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEH USED-SEE NOTE BELOW*
...did [aid/conspire] with _____(name) to receive a [benefit/thing of value] to wit:
____(describe), from the [provision of services/labor] of _______(name of other
person), that was induced by [force/fraud/coercion].
NOTE: Use 1T1724 if defendant used a commercial motor vehicle as defined under
TA 16-803/49 U.S.C. 31301 in committing offense. A convicted person must be
disqualified from operating a commercial mv for life under 49 U.S.C. 31310(d)(2).
CR 3-1202(a)(1)
FELONY
PRELIMINARY HEARING
$15,000 - 25 YEARS
*1_1721*
*1T1721*
**FORCE/FRAUD SERV/LABOR**
*USE 1T1721 WHEN COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEH USED-SEE NOTE BELOW*
...did [take/place/harbor/persuade/induce/entice] ____(name), by
[force/fraud/coercion] to provide [services/labor] to wit: _____(describe).
NOTE: Use 1T1721 if defendant used a commercial motor vehicle as defined under
TA 16-803/49 U.S.C. 31301 in committing offense. A convicted person must be
disqualified from operating a commercial mv for life under 49 U.S.C. 31310(d)(2).
Rev. 10/01/2024
105.
CARRYING OR WEARING WEAPON
NOTE: Included in deadly or dangerous weapons are a dirk knife, bowie knife, switchblade
knife, star knife, sandclub, metal knuckles, a razor and a nunchaku. Not included are penknives
without switchblades, or handguns.
NOTE: As used in this section, a "star knife" is a device used as a throwing weapon, consisting
of several sharp or pointed blades arrayed as radially disposed arms about a central disk.
As used in this section, a "nunchaku" is a device consisting of two pieces, wood, metal, plastic,
or other like substance connected by any chain, rope, leather or other flexible material not
exceeding 24 inches in length.
NOTE: Carrying or wearing chemical mace, pepper mace, or a tear gas device concealed is not
made illegal by this section if the defendant is an adult. Carrying such a device openly with
intent to injure is charged under CR 4-101. The appropriate choices are provided below.
NOTE: The possession of pepper mace by a juvenile is a criminal charge under CR 4-101, but
does not carry automatic adult jurisdiction.
CR 4-101(c)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*2_5200*
**MACE/CHEM DEVICE-INT/INJURE**
...did openly wear and carry [chemical mace/pepper mace/ a
tear gas device],with the intent and purpose of causing injury to
[_______(name)/others] in an unlawful manner.
CR 4-101(c)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*1_5202*
**DANGEROUS WEAPON-CONCEAL**
...did [wear and carry] _________ (state weapon), a dangerous
weapon, concealed [on/about] their person.
CR 4-101(c)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*1_5200*
**DANGEROUS WEAPON-INT/INJURE**
...did openly wear and carry _____ (state weapon), a dangerous
weapon, with the intent and purpose of causing injury to
[____(name/others] in an unlawful manner.
CR 4-102
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*1_5203*
**DANGEROUS WPN ON SCHOOL PROP**
...did carry and possess ____ (name or describe weapon) upon
public school property located at _____ (address).
NOTE: This section applies to all dangerous weapons in CR 4-
101(c) in reference to all firearms, including rifles and handguns.
See CR 4-102(a) for exceptions.
Rev. 10/01/2024
106.
CR 4-103
FELONY
$10,000.00 - 10 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_1460*
**DISARM LAW OFFICER**
...did knowingly [remove/attempt to remove] a firearm from the
possession of _____ (victim), knowing and having reason to know
that said victim was acting within the course and scope of
employment and was employed as: (pick one)
1. a law enforcement officer who, in an official capacity is
authorized by law to make arrest;
2. a sheriff;
3. a deputy sheriff;
4. an assistant sheriff;
5. an employee of the Division of Correction;
6. an employee of the Patuxtent Institute;
7. an employee of the Division of Pretrial Detention and Services;
8. an employee of the Division of Parole and Probation;
9. an employee of _______ [County Jail/ Detention Center];
10. an employee of a booking facility, to wit: _ (name facility).
CR 4-104
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00
*2_0239*
**FIREARMS-ACCESS BY MINORS**
...did store and leave a loaded firearm in a location where ______
(name of defendant) [knew/should have known] that an unsupervised
minor under 16 years of age would gain access to the firearm.
NOTE: Firearm means pistol, revolver, rifle, shotgun, short-barreled
rifle, short-barreled shot gun or any firearm except antique firearms as
defined by Art. 27, Sec. 36F.
"Minor" means an individual under the age of 16.
NOTE: Section does not apply if:
1. Minor's access supervised by person 18 years or older;
2. Minor's access obtained as result of unlawful entry;
3. Firearm in possession or control of law enforcement officer engaged
in official duties;
4. Minor has certificate of firearm and hunter safety as set forth in
section 10-301.1 of Natural Resources Article.
CR 4-105(a)(1)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 12 MONTHS ($50 min)
*1_5214*
**KNIFE SALE ETC SWITCHBLADE**
...did [sell/barter/display/offer to sell/offer to barter] a [switch blade
knife/shooting knife].
NOTE: A switchblade knife is one which opens automatically by hand
pressure applied to a button, spring or other device in the handle.
A "shooting knife" is a device designed to propel a knife from a metal
sheath by means of a high-compression ejector spring.
Rev. 10/01/2024
107.
CR 4-106
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 - 5 YEARS
*1_1450*
**WEAR BULLETPROOF ARMOR**
...did wear bulletproof body armor in the commission of a
[crime of violence/drug trafficking crime] as defined in [CR 14-
101/CR 5-621A], Annotated Code of Maryland, to wit: _____.
CR 4-107(a)
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 - 5 YEARS
*1_1449*
**POSS BULLETPROOF ARMOR**
...did [use/possess/purchase] bulletbroof body armor after a
previous conviction of a [crime of violence/drug trafficking
crime] and does not hold a valid permit.
CR 4-109(b)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 – 2 MONTHS
*1_0595*
**POSS ELEC CTRL DEVICE**
...did [possess/use] an electronic control device after being
convicted of a violation of [CR 5-602/CR 5-603/CR 5-604/CR
5-605/CR 5-606/CR 5-613/CR 5-614/a crime of violence.]
CR 4-109(e)(2)
FELONY
$5,000.00 – 3 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_0596*
**USE ELEC CTRL DEVICE – CRIME OF VIOL**
…did commit a crime of violence to wit: _______, while [in possession
of/using] an electronic control device and after being convicted of a
violation of [CR 5-602/CR 5-603/CR 5-604/CR 5-605/CR 5-606/CR 5-
613/CR 5-614/a crime of violence].
CR 4-110
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 - 5 YEARS
*1_1284*
**RES FIREARM AMMO–CRM VIOLNCE**
... did during and in relation to the commission of a crime of violence to
wit: ____(describe), [possess/use] restricted firearm ammunition.
NOTE: See CR 4-110(a) for definition of restricted firearm ammunition.
NOTE: See CR 14-101 for definition of crime of violence.
Rev. 10/01/2024
108.
CR 4-111(c)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 – 1 YEAR
*1_1791*
**FIREARM CHILD/VUL ADULT AREA”
...did willfully [wear/carry/transport] a firearm in an area for
[children/vulnerable adults] to wit: ______(describe)].
NOTE: See CR 4-111 (a)(2) for definition of children and
vulnerable adult areas.
NOTE: Do not include identifying info of minor)
See CR 4-111 (b) for exceptions.
CR 4-111(d)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 1 YEAR
*1_1792*
**FIREARM GOV/PUBLIC AREA”
...did willfully [wear/carry/transport] a firearm in a
[government/public infrastructure] area to wit:
______(describe).
NOTE: See CR 4-111 (a)(4) for definition of government and
public infrastructure area.
See CR 4-111 (b) for exceptions.
CR 4-111(e)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 1 YEAR
*1_1793*
**FIREARM SPECIAL PURP AREA**
...did willfully [wear/carry/transport] a firearm in a special
purpose area to wit: [a location licensed to sell or dispense
cannabis for on-site consumption/a stadium/a museum/an
amusement park/a racetrack/a video lottery facility under SG 9-
1A-01]
NOTE: DO NOT CHARGE if a location licensed to sell or dispense alcohol
for onsite-consumption. There is a current US District Court injunction for
enforcing this particular “special purpose area” (9-29-2023). See Kipke et al.
v. Moore et al., No. GLR-23-1293, ECF No. 12); Novotny et al. v. Moore et
al., No. GLR-23-1295, ECF No. 24.
See CR 4-111 (b) for exceptions.
Rev. 10/01/2024
109.
CR 4-203
MISDEMEANOR
5 YEARS (MIN 30 Days)
$2,500 (MIN. $250)
SEE NOTE: PENALTIES
*1_1783*
**HANDGUN IN VEHICLE**
...did [wear/carry/knowingly transport] a handgun in a vehicle upon
the public roads, highways, waterways, airways or parking lots
generally used by the public.
NOTE: See 4-203(b) for exceptions.
NOTE: Refer to CR 4-203(c) for appropriate penalty, including
reference for subsequent convictions and minimum penalty for
violations on school property.
CR 4-203 (a)(1)(v)
MISDEMEANOR
5 YEARS (MIN 30 Days)
$2,500 (MIN. $250)
*1_1784*
**LOADED HANDGUN IN VEHICLE **
...did [wear/carry/knowingly transport] a loaded handgun in a
vehicle upon the public roads, highways, waterways, airways or
parking lots generally used by the public.
NOTE: See 4-203(b) for exceptions.
NOTE: Refer to CR 4-203(c) for appropriate penalty, including
reference for subsequent convictions and minimum penalty for
violations on school property.
See CJIS Code 1-1456 for 2
nd
offense and 1-1458 for 3
rd
offense.
Subsequent offenses to be brought by State’s Attorney only.
CR 4-203
MISDEMEANOR
5 YEARS (MIN 30 Days)
$2,500 (MIN. $250)
SEE NOTE: PENALTIES
*1_1785*
**HANDGUN ON PERSON**
...did [wear/carry/transport] a handgun on or about their person.
NOTE: See CR 4-203(b) for exceptions.
NOTE: Refer to CR 4-203(c) for appropriate penalty, including
reference for subsequent convictions and minimum penalty for
violations on school property.
Rev. 10/01/2024
110.
CR 4-203 (a)(1)(v)
MISDEMEANOR
5 YEARS (MIN. 30 Days)
$2,500 (MIN. $250)
*1_1786*
**LOADED HANDGUN ON PERSON**
...did [wear/carry/transport] a loaded handgun on or about their
person.
NOTE: See CR 4-203(b) for exceptions.
NOTE: Refer to CR 4-203(c) for appropriate penalty, including
reference for subsequent convictions and minimum penalty for
violations on school property.
NOTE: See 1-1457 for 2
nd
offense and 1-1459 for 3
rd
offense.
Subsequent offenses to be brought by State’s Attorney only.
CR 4-204 (b)
MISDEMEANOR
SEE NOTE: PENALTIES
SUB. CONVICTION,
ENHANCED PENALTY
*1_5299*
**FIREARM USE/FEL-VIOL CRIME**
...did use a firearm in the commission of a [felony/crime of
violence].
NOTE: See CR 4-204(a) for definition of “firearm”.
NOTE: Any felony will suffice to satisfy this statute. A "crime of
violence" is defined in PS 5-101 or any felony and includes the
common-law attempts at such crimes, and 1st & 2nd degree assault.
NOTE: To find probable cause under this section, the handgun must
have been used in a felony or crime of violence as defined.
NOTE: Use in commission of felony or crime of violence under
PS 5-101 or any felony whether the firearm is operable or inoperable
at the time of the crime;
a. First offense, 5 to 20 years, 5 years mandatory. No parole for 5
years.
b. Second or subsequent offense, 5 to 20 years, 5 years minimum
consecutive sentence with any other sentence imposed for the crime
of violence or felony.
NOTE: Crimes of violence carrying mandatory sentences are also
defined in CR 14-101(a).
(Note for charge 1-5299 continued on page 111)
Rev. 10/01/2024
111.
NOTE: PS 5-101 defines "crime of violence" as meaning:
1. Abduction;
2. Arson in the first degree;
3. Assault in the first or second degree;
4. Burglary in the first, second or third degree;
5. Carjacking and armed carjacking;
6. Escape in the first degree;
7. Kidnapping;
8. Voluntary manslaughter;
9. Maiming as previously proscribed under Art. 27-386;
10. Mayhem as previously proscribed under Art. 27-384;
11. Murder in the first or second degree;
12. Rape in the first or second degree;
13. Robbery;
14. Robbery with a dangerous weapon;
15. Sexual offense in the first, second or third degree;
16. An attempt to commit any of the crimes listed in 1-15;
17. Assault with intent to commit any of the crimes listed in 1-
15; of the sub-section; or
18. A crime punishable by imprisonment for more than 1 year.
CR 4-208(a)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 1 YEAR
*3_5299*
**FIREARM DEMONST PUB PLACE**
...did have on and about their person a firearm [at a
demonstration in a public place/in a vehicle within 1000 feet of
a demonstration in a public place] after being told by a law
enforcement officer that a demonstration was occurring at the
public place and being ordered by the law enforcement officer
to leave the area of the demonstration.
NOTE: Law enforcement officers excepted.
DO NOT CHARGE. Current US District Court injunction for enforcement
(9-29-2023). See Kipke et al. v. Moore et al., No. GLR-23-1293, ECF No.
12); Novotny et al. v. Moore et al., No. GLR-23-1295, ECF No. 24
CR 4-303
(PENALTY SEC. CR 4-306)
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00-3 YEARS
*3_5250*
**ASSAULT WEAPON POSS/SELL**
…did unlawfully [possess in/sell in/offer to sell in/transfer in/purchase
in/receive in/transport into] Maryland, an assault weapon, to wit:
______ (describe weapon).
Note: See CR 4-303(b) for exceptions.
Note: An assault weapon includes an assault long gun, an assault
pistol, or a copy cat weapon. See CR 4-301 for definitions and list of
applicable firearms.
Rev. 10/01/2024
112.
CR 4-305
PENALTY CR 4-306
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*3_5255*
**DETACH MAG OVER 10 RNDS**
...did unlawfully [manufacture/sell/offer for sale/purchase/
receive/transfer] a detachable magazine with a capacity of more than
10 rounds of ammunition.
Note: See CR 4-305(a) for exceptions.
CR 4-305.1
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*1_1448*
** RAPID FIRE TRIGGER ACTIVTR VIOL*
… did [transport into the State/manufacture/possess/sell/offer to
sell/transfer/purchase/receive] a rapid fire trigger activator.
NOTE: See CR 4-305.1 for exceptions. This charge does not apply to
a person who:
- Possessed the rapid fire trigger activator before 10-1-2018;
- Applied to the Federal Bureau of ATFE before 10-1-2018, for
authorization to possess a rapid fire trigger activator.; AND
- Is in compliance with all federal requirements for possession of
a rapid fire trigger activator.
- A police officer or other person employed by a law enforcement
agency under circumstances in which the officer or other person
possesses the part or parts in accordance with authorization
given by the law enforcement agency
- A person who has registered a machine gun with the Secretary
of State Police under CR 4-403 if the part or parts are possessed
for use in only, and necessary for the proper function of a
machine gun that is currently registered by the person under CR
4-403.
CR 4-306(b)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
PENALTY - See Notes
*3_5260*
**ASSAULT WEAPON/ MAG. USE**
...did use [an assault weapon/a rapid fire activator/a magazine with
a capacity of more than 10 rounds of ammunition] in the
commission of [a felony, to wit: _____/any crime of violence as
defined in PS 5-101, to wit: _____].
NOTE: Offense Penalties:
1. 1st Offense: 5 to 20 years (minimum 5 years, no part
suspended.)
2. 2nd or Subsequent Offense: 10 to 20 years (minimum 10 years
served consecutively to any other sentence.)
Rev. 10/01/2024
113.
CR 4-403
MISDEMEANOR
$100.00
*3_5200*
**MCHNGUN: FAIL KEEP REGISTER**
…did as a manufacturer of machine guns, fail to maintain a
register of each machine gun [manufactured/handled]
containing the information required under CR 4-403(a).
CR 4-403(b)
MISDEMEANOR
$100.00
*3_5201*
**MCHN GUN: FAIL SHOW REGISTER**
…did, after demand by _____ (name and title of Police Officer,
Marshal, or Sheriff) of _____ (county/city), [refuse/fail]to
produce for inspection the register of machine guns required to
be kept under CR 4-403(a) of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
NOTE: CR 4-403 applies to manufacturers only.
CR 4-404
FELONY
20 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*2_5299*
**MACHINE GUN-USE FOR CRIME**
...did [possess/use] a machine gun in the [perpetration/
attempted perpetration] of a crime of violence, to wit: _______.
NOTE: Machine gun is defined as a weapon, loaded or
unloaded, from which more than one shot or bullet may be
automatically discharged from a magazine by a single function
of the firing device.
Crimes of Violence under CR 4-401 includes perpetration or
attempt to perpetrate murder, manslaughter, rape, kidnapping,
mayhem, assault in the first degree, robbery under CR 3-402 or
403, burglary in any degree, home invasion, theft, and escape in
the first degree.
Rev. 10/01/2024
114.
CR 4-405(a)
MISDEMEANOR
10 YEARS
*1_1314*
**MACH GUN AGGRESSIVE PURPOSE**
...did possess and use a machine gun, to wit: ____ (describe
weapon), for an aggressive and offensive purpose (choose
appropriate wording below):
1. in that the said machine gun was not registered as required by
CR 4-403 of the Annotated Code of Maryland;
2. in that the said machine gun was on premises not owned or
rented by the defendant;
3. in that shells for the said machine gun were found in the
immediate vicinity of the said machine gun (see note below);
4. in that the said machine gun was in the possession of an
unnaturalized foreign-born person, to wit: _____ (name);
5. in that the said machine gun was in the possession of
defendant, who had been previously convicted of a crime of
violence, to wit: _____ (name crime);
NOTE: See CR 4-402(b) for exceptions.
NOTE: There is no precise definition of "aggressive" or
"offensive" purpose in the statute. In CR 4-405, a machine gun
is presumed to be possessed for such a purpose under certain
circumstances. These are presented in the first five choices in
the above charge. If the machine gun was possessed or used in a
crime of violence as defined in CR 4-401, the defendant should
be charged under CR 4-404. If the machine gun was possessed
or used in the perpetration of any other crime or attempted
crime, the defendant should be charged under CR 4-405.
NOTE: Under CR 4-405, if the machine gun was found in close
proximity to shells, it does not matter whether the shells were
empty or loaded as long as they could be used in that machine
gun.
Rev. 10/01/2024
115.
DESTRUCTIVE DEVICES
NOTE: The Acts of 1997 revised the laws on explosives to consolidate the law on this subject
and to ensure that the creation of any device intended to cause damage to property or injury to
persons by way of explosion, fire, or poison is covered by the law. This revision does not
prohibit or regulate any materials that are currently legal and commonly used in households and
in business. This subheading would apply to such materials only when they are intentionally
combined with a delivery system so as to create a destructive capacity for which they were never
intended. Items that have legitimate uses become subject to the provisions of this subheading
when a person uses them for a criminal purpose.
CR 4-503(a)(1)
FELONY
$250,000.00 - 25 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
*1_0720*
**DEST DEVICE MAN/POS/DIST**
...did knowingly
[manufacture/transport/possess/control/store/sell/distribute/use]
_______ a destructive device.
NOTE: See CR 4-503(b)(3) for additional admistrative
penalties.
NOTE: "Destructive Device" means explosive, incendiary, or
toxic material that has been combined with a delivery or
detonating apparatus so as to be capable of inflicting injury to
persons or damage to property.
Rev. 10/01/2024
116.
CR 4-503(a)(2)
FELONY
$250,000.00 - 25 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
*1_0725*
**POSS EXPL/INCEND W/INTENT**
...did possess [explosive/incendiary/toxic] material with intent
to create a destructive device.
NOTE: "Explosive material" means material which explodes
when detonated and has a destructive capability, including:
dynamite, ammonium nitrate, natural gas, oxygen cannisters.
"Incendiary material" means a flammable or combustible liquid,
and includes gasoline, acetone, benzene, butane, jet fuel, fuel
oil, kerosene, and diesel fuel.
"Toxic material" is defined as material which is capable of
causing death or serious bodily injury almost immediately on
being absorbed through the skin, inhaled, or ingested. It
includes nerve gas, mustard gas, cyanide gas, chlorine gas,
sulphuric acid, their precursors, and biological substances
containing disease organisms. See CR 4-501 for complete
definitions and exclusions.
Rev. 10/01/2024
117.
HEALTH - CONTROLLED DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES
Section 5-202 of the Criminal Law Article allows the Maryland Department of Health (the
“Department”) to add substances to the schedule list of controlled dangerous substances. If a
substance is adopted as a controlled dangerous substance by the the Department, it may apply to
CDS charges under Title 5 of the Criminal Law Article.
See the Maryland Department of Health website below for the “Drug Enforcement
Administration(DEA) List of Controlled Substances” and the “Maryland Supplemental CDS
List(different from the DEA)” that identify controlled dangerous substances recognized by
Maryland.
HTTPS://HEALTH.MARYLAND.GOV/OCSA/PAGES/HOME.ASPX
Opiates-Without Prescription Schedule II
CR 5-503
MISDEMEANOR
1ST: $1,000.00
2ND: $2,000.00
MORE THAN 2ND
OFFENSE - 18 MONTHS
*1_0031*
**CDS OPIATE W/O PRESCRIPT.**
...did dispense a [controlled dangerous substance/controlled
dangerous substance analogue] of schedule ____, to wit: ____,
without a valid prescription from a duly authorized prescriber in
this state.
Rev. 10/01/2024
118.
NOTE: The Commissioner Education Committee advises that no probable cause should be found and
persons should not be charged with violations of CR 5-601, 5-619, and 5-620 if ALL of the circumstances
specified in CP 1-210(b) and CP 1-210(c) are applicable. Please see below.
CP 1-210(b)
A person who, in good faith, seeks, provides, or assists with the provision of medical assistance for a
person reasonably believed to be experiencing a medical emergency after ingesting or using alcohol or
drugs shall be immune from criminal arrest, charge, or prosecution for a violation of CR 5-601, 5-619, 5-
620, 10-114, 10-116, and 10-117 if the evidence for the criminal arrest, charge, or prosecution was
obtained solely as a result of the person’s seeking, providing, or assisting with the provision of medical
assistance.
CP 1-210(c)
A person who is experiencing a medical emergency after ingesting or using alcohol or drugs shall be
immune from criminal arrest, charge, or prosecution for a violation of CR 5-601, 5-619, 5-620, 10-114,
10-116, and 10-117 if the evidence for the criminal arrest, charge, or prosecution was obtained solely as a
result of the person seeking or receiving medical assistance.
NOTE: No probable cause should be found if a participant of the Opioid-Associated Disease Prevention
and Outreach Program is charged with violations of § 5-601, § 5-619, § 5-620, or § 5-902(c) or (d) of the
Criminal Law Article under the circumstances specified in HG 24-908(a).
HG 24-908
(a) Immunity from prosecution. -- A Program staff member, Program volunteer, or Program participant
may not be arrested, charged, or prosecuted for violating § 5-601, § 5-619, § 5-620, or § 5-902(c) or (d) of
the Criminal Law Article for possessing or distributing controlled paraphernalia or drug paraphernalia
whenever the possession or distribution of the controlled paraphernalia or drug paraphernalia is a direct
result of the employee's, volunteer's, or participant's activities in connection with the work of a Program
authorized under this subtitle.
(b) Permitted prosecutions. -- Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this section, a Program
staff member, Program volunteer, or Program participant is not immune from criminal prosecution for
any activities not authorized or approved by a Program.
CR 5-601
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000-1 YEAR
*1_1110*
**CDS: ADMINISTER*
...did administer to ____________ (name) a controlled
dangerous substance of schedule ____, to wit: _____.
NOTE: See CR 5-601(c) for subsequent offense penalties.
Rev. 10/01/2024
119.
See note on page 118.
CR 5-601(a)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 – 6 MONTHS
*1_1564*
**CDS: POSS–CANNABIS OVER CIVIL USE**
...did possess a controlled dangerous substance of Schedule I, to
wit: cannabis, in an amount over civil use as defined under CR
5-101.
NOTE: Cannabis includes marijuana.
NOTE: See CR 5-101(e-1) for definition of cannabis. Cannabis
includes marijuana.
NOTE: CR 5-101(e-2) - “Civil use amount” means:
1. usable cannabis that exceeds 1.5 ounces, but does not
exceed 2.5 ounces;
2. concentrated cannabis that exceeds 12 grams but does
not exceed 20 grams; or
3. cannabis products containing delta-9-
tetrahydrocannabinol that exceeds 750 mg but does not
exceed 1,250 mg.
CR 5-601(a)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000-1 YEAR
*1_1111*
**CDS: POSSESS-NOT CANNABIS**
...did possess a controlled dangerous substance of schedule
_______, to wit: ______.
NOTE: See CR 5-601(c) for subsequent offense penalties.
NOTE: Cannabis includes marijuana.
Rev. 10/01/2024
120.
See note on page 118.
CR 5-601(a)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 – 1 YEAR
*1_1112*
**CDS: OBTAIN BY FRAUD**
...did [obtain/attempt to obtain] [controlled paraphernalia, to
wit: ____/a controlled dangerous substance of Schedule ____,
to wit: ______] by [fraud/deceit/mispresentation/subterfuge].
NOTE: See CR 5-601(c) for subsequent offense penalties.
CR 5-601(a)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 – 6 MONTHS
*1_1560*
**OBTAIN CANNABIS BY FRAUD**
...did [obtain/attempt to obtain] [controlled paraphernalia, to
wit: ____/a controlled dangerous substance of Schedule ____,
to wit: ______] by [fraud/deceit/misrepresentation/subterfuge].
NOTE: Cannabis includes marijuana.
CR 5-601(a)(2)(ii)
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 - 1 YEAR
*1_1113*
**CDS OBTN BY ALTER PRESCRIP**
...did [obtain/attempt to obtain] [controlled paraphernalia, to
wit: _____/a controlled dangerous substance of Schedule ___,
to wit: _____] by [forging/altering] a [prescription/written
order].
NOTE: See CR 5-601(c) for subsequent offense penalties.
CR 5-601(a)(2)(ii)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 – 6 MONTHS
*1_1562*
**CANNABIS OBTN BY ALTR PRES**
...did [obtain/attempt to obtain] [controlled paraphernalia, to
wit: _____/a controlled dangerous substance of Schedule ___,
to wit: _____] by [forging/altering] a [prescription/written
order].
NOTE: Cannabis includes marijuana.
Rev. 10/01/2024
121.
See note on page 118.
CR 5-601(a)(2)(iii)(iv)
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 - 1 YEAR
*1_1114*
**CDS OBTN BY CONCEAL FLS ID**
...did [obtain/attempt to obtain] [controlled paraphernalia, to
wit: ____/a controlled dangerous substance of Schedule ____,
to wit: ____] by [the concealment of material facts/the use of a
false name and address].
NOTE: See CR 5-601(c) for subsequent offense penalties.
CR 5-601(a)(2)(iii)(iv)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 – 6 MONTHS
*1_1563*
**OBTN CANNABIS CONCL FLS ID**
...did [obtain/attempt to obtain] [controlled paraphernalia, to
wit: ____/a controlled dangerous substance of Schedule ____,
to wit: ____] by [the concealment of material facts/the use of a
false name and address].
NOTE: Cannabis includes marijuana.
CR 5-601(a)(2)(v)
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 - 1 YEAR
*1_1115*
**CDS: OBTAIN BY PERSONATION**
...did [obtain/attempt to obtain] [controlled paraphernalia, to
wit: ____/a controlled dangerous substance of Schedule ____,
to wit: _____] by [falsely assuming the title of/representing
themself to be] a [manufacturer/distributor/practitioner].
NOTE: See CR 5-601(c) for subsequent offense penalties.
Rev. 10/01/2024
122.
See note on page 118.
CR 5-601(a)(2)(v)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 – 6 MONTHS
*1_1561*
**CANNABIS OBTN BY PERSONATN**
...did [obtain/attempt to obtain] [controlled paraphernalia, to
wit: ____/a controlled dangerous substance of Schedule ____,
to wit: _____] by [falsely assuming the title of/representing
themself to be] a [manufacturer/distributor/practitioner].
NOTE: Cannabis includes marijuana.
CR 5-601(a)(2)(vi)
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 – 1 YEAR
*1_1117*
**CDS OBTN BY MAKE FRGE PRES**
...did [obtain/attempt to obtain] [controlled paraphernalia, to
wit: ____/a controlled dangerous substance of Schedule ____,
to wit: ____] by [making/uttering] a [false/forged]
[prescription/ written order].
NOTE: The wording herein above set out may also be used
where one procures or attempts to procure the administration of
a controlled dangerous substance or Controlled Paraphernalia
by merely substituting the wording "[procure/attempt to
procure] the administration", in lieu of "[obtain/attempt to
obtain]".Unlawful Possession, etc.; obtain etc. Substance by
Fraud, etc.; Forged Labels, etc.
NOTE: See CR 5-601(c) for subsequent offense penalties.
Rev. 10/01/2024
123.
CR 5-601.2
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 – 3 YEARS
*1_1734*
**CANNABIS CULTIVATION VIOL**
...did cultivate cannabis plants contrary to CR 5-601.2
by______(choose from below) .
1. cultivating in a location where the cannabis plants were
subject to public view (including a view from another
private property, without the the use of binoculars,
aircraft, or other optical aids)
2. failing to take reasonable precautions to ensure the
cannabis plants were secure from unauthorized access
and access by a person under the age of 21 years old.
(“Reasonable precautions” includes using an enclosed
locked space to which persons under the age of 21 years
do not possess a key)
3. cultivating on property [not lawfully in possession of
cultivator/without the consent of the person in lawful
possession of said property]
4. cultivating under the age of 21 years old.
5. cultivating more than two cannabis plants
6. cultivating more than two cannabis plants in a residence
(no more than two cannabis plants can be cultivated in a
residence, regardless of the number of 21+ year olds
reside there)
CR 5-602
FELONY
$15,000.00 - 5 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
*1_0233*
**CDS POSS W/INT TO DIST**
...did unlawfully possess a [controlled dangerous
substance/controlled dangerous substance analogue] of
schedule ____, to wit: ____ in sufficient quantity to reasonably
indicate under all circumstances an intent to distribute or
dispense the same.
NOTE: Do not use for violations involving schedule I or II
narcotic drugs listed under CR 5-608 (i.e. crack, cocaine) or
certain hallucinogenic substances under CR 5-609 (i.e. LSD,
PCP, MDMA). Do not use for cannabis (effective 1-1-2023 see
CJIS Code 1-1692).
Rev. 10/01/2024
124.
CR 5-602
PENALTY SECTION 5-609
FELONY
$15,000.00 - 20 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
*1_1127*
**CDS: DIST-PCP/LSD/HALLUCINOGEN**
...did unlawfully distribute to _____(name) a [controlled
dangerous substance/controlled dangerous substance analogue]
of Schedule _____, to wit: ______ . (See List Below)
NOTE: Use for violations involving schedule I or II
hallucinogens under CR 5-609(a) (i.e. LSD, PCP, MDMA). Do
not use for narcotics, other cds, or cannabis.
NOTE: See CR 5-609 for subsequent offense penalties.
CR 5-609 (a):
(1) phencyclidine;
(2) 1-(1-phenylcyclohexyl) piperidine;
(3) 1-phenylcyclohexylamine;
(4) 1-piperidinocyclohexanecarbonitrile;
(5) N-ethyl-1-phenylcyclohexylamine;
(6) 1-(1-phenylcyclohexyl)-pyrrolidine;
(7) 1-(1-(2-thienyl)-cyclohexyl)-piperidine;
(8) lysergic acid diethylamide; or
(9) 750 grams or more of 3, 4methylenedioxymethamphetamine
(MDMA).
CR 5-602
FELONY
PENALTY SECTION 5-609
$15,000.00 - 20 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_1128*
**CDS: POS W/I DIST:PCP/LSD/HALLUCINOGEN**
...did possess a [controlled dangerous substance/controlled
dangerous substance analogue] of Schedule ______, to wit:
_____ in sufficient quantity to reasonably indicate under all
circumstances an intent to distribute or dispense the same.
NOTE: Use for violations involving schedule I or II
hallucinogens under CR 5-609(a) (i.e. LSD, PCP, MDMA). Do
not use for narcotics, other cds, or cannabis.
NOTE: See CR 5-609 for subsequent offense penalties.
Rev. 10/01/2024
125.
CR 5-602
FELONY
$15,000.00 - 5 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
*2_3550*
**CDS DIST - OTHER**
...did unlawfully distribute to ____(name) a [controlled
dangerous substance/controlled dangerous substance analogue]
of schedule ____, to wit: ____.
NOTE: Do not use for violations involving schedule I or II
narcotic drugs listed under CR 5-608 (i.e. crack, cocaine) or
certain schedule I or II hallucinogenic substances under CR 5-
609 (a)(i.e. LSD, PCP, MDMA).
NOTE: Effective 7-1-23, this charge does not apply to “Adult
Sharing”, which means transferring Cannabis between persons
who are 21 years of age or older without remuneration.
“Adult sharing” DOES NOT include instances in which:
1. Cannabis is given away contemporaneously with another
reciprocal transaction between the same parties;
2. A gift of Cannabis is offered or advertised in conjunction
with an offer for the sale of goods or services;
3. Or a gift of cannabis is contingent on a separate reciprocal
transaction for goods or services.
CR 5-602
FELONY
$15,000.00 - 20 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
*1_1118*
**CDS DIST-NARC**
...did unlawfully distribute to ____ a [controlled dangerous
substance/controlled dangerous substance analogue] of
Schedule ____, to wit: _____, a [narcotic drug/narcotic drug
analogue].
NOTE: Use this code for schedule I or II narcotics (i.e. crack,
cocaine). Do not use for hallucinogenic substances under CR 5-
609 (i.e. LSD, PCP, MDMA), other cds, or cannabis.
NOTE: See CR 5-608 for enhanced penalties.
Rev. 10/01/2024
126.
CR 5-602
FELONY
$15,000.00 - 20 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
*1_1119*
**CDS: POSS W/I DIST: NARC**
...did unlawfully possess a [controlled dangerous
substance/controlled dangerous substance analogue] of
Schedule ____, to wit: _____, a [narcotic drug/narcotic drug
analogue], in sufficient quantity to reasonably indicate under all
circumstances an intent to distribute or dispense the same.
NOTE: See CR 5-608 for enhanced penalties.
NOTE: Use this code for schedule I or II narcotics (i.e. crack,
cocaine). Do not use for hallucinogenic substances under CR 5-
609 (i.e. LSD, PCP, MDMA), other cds, or cannabis.
CR 5-602(b)
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*1_1692*
**CDS POSS W/INT DIST-CANNABIS**
...did possess cannabis in sufficient quantity to reasonably
indicate under all circumstances an intent to
[distribute/dispense] said cannabis.
NOTE: Possession of the civil use amount of cannabis or the
personal use amount of cannabis without other evidence of an
intent to distribute or dispense does not constitute a violation of
this offense.
NOTE: Effective 7-1-23, this charge does not apply to “Adult
Sharing”, which means transferring Cannabis between persons
who are 21 years of age or older without remuneration.
“Adult sharing” DOES NOT include instances in which:
1. Cannabis is given away contemporaneously with another
reciprocal transaction between the same parties;
2. A gift of Cannabis is offered or advertised in conjunction
with an offer for the sale of goods or services;
3. Or a gift of cannabis is contingent on a separate reciprocal
transaction for goods or services.
Rev. 10/01/2024
127.
CR 5-603
FELONY
$15,000.00 - 5 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
*1_0660*
**MANUFACTURE CDS **
...did unlawfully manufacture a controlled dangerous substance
to wit: _________(describe).
NOTE: See CR 5-607 for subsequent offense penalties.
NOTE: Do not use for violations involving schedule I or II
narcotic drugs listed under CR 5-608 (i.e. crack, cocaine) or
hallucinogenic substances under CR 5-609(a) (i.e. LSD, PCP,
MDMA). Effective 1-1-2023, do not use for violations
involving cannabis. See cannabis specific offense.
CR 5-603
FELONY
$15,000.00 - 20 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
*1_1120*
**MANUFACTURE CDS - NARCOTIC **
...did unlawfully manufacture a controlled dangerous substance
to wit: _________(describe).
NOTE: Use this code for schedule I or II narcotics (i.e. crack,
cocaine). Do not use for hallucinogenic substances under CR 5-
609 (i.e. LSD, PCP, MDMA), other cds, or cannabis.
NOTE: See CR 5-608 for enhanced penalties.
CR 5-603
FELONY
PENALTY SECTION 5-609
$15,000.00 - 20 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
*1_1129*
**MANUFACTURE CDS-PCP/LSD/HALLUCINOGEN**
...did unlawfully manufacture a controlled dangerous substance
to wit: _________(describe).
NOTE: Use for violations involving hallucinogenic substances
under CR 5-609(a) (i.e. LSD, PCP, MDMA). Do not use for
narcotics, other cds, or cannabis.
NOTE: See CR 5-609 for subsequent offense penalties.
Rev. 10/01/2024
128.
CR 5-603
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*1_1693*
**MANUFACTURE CDS-CANNABIS **
...did unlawfully [cultivate/grow/manufacture] [cannabis/cannabis
product] under circumstances reasonably indicating an intention
to use the same to [produce/sell/dispense] said [cannabis/cannabis
product].
NOTE: Possession of the civil use amount of cannabis or the
personal use amount of cannabis without other evidence of an
intent to distribute or dispense does not constitute a violation of
this offense.
CR 5-603
FELONY
$15,000.00 - 5 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_0237*
**CDS: PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT**
...did unlawfully [manufacture/distribute/possess] _____ (describe
equipment) adopted for the production of a [controlled dangerous
substance/controlled dangerous substance analogue] of Schedule _____
, to wit: ____, under circumstances reasonably indicating an intention to
use same to produce such [controlled dangerous substance/controlled
dangerous substance analogue].
NOTE: Do not use for violations involving schedule I or II narcotic
drugs listed under CR 5-608 (i.e. crack, cocaine), certain schedule I and
II hallucinogenic substances under CR 5-609 (i.e. LSD, PCP, MDMA),
or cannabis.
NOTE: Effective 1-1-2023, do not use for violations involving cannabis.
See cannabis specific offense.
CR 5-603
PENALTY SECTION 5-609
FELONY
$15,000.00 - 20 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_1131*
**CDS: PROD EQUIP:PCP/LSD/HALLUCINOGEN **
...did unlawfully [manufacture/ distribute/possess] ___________
(describe equipment) adopted for the production of a [controlled
dangerous substance/controlled dangerous substance analogue] of
Schedule _____, to wit: ______ under circumstances reasonably
indicating an intention to produce the same.
NOTE: Use for violations involving schedule I or II hallucinogens
under CR 5-609(a) (i.e. LSD, PCP, MDMA). Do not use for
narcotics, other cds, or cannabis.
NOTE: See CR 5-609 for subsequent offense penalties.
Rev. 10/01/2024
129.
CR 5-603
FELONY
$15,000.00 - 20 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
*1_1121*
**NARC: PRODUCTION EQUIP**
...did unlawfully [manufacture/possess/distribute to _____] a _____
(describe equipment) adopted for the production of a [controlled
dangerous substance/controlled dangerous substance analogue] of
Schedule ____, to wit: _____, a [narcotic drug/narcotic drug
analogue], under circumstances reasonably indicating an intention to
use same to produce and distribute the said drug.
NOTE: Use this code for schedule I or II narcotics (i.e. crack,
cocaine). Do not use for hallucinogenic substances under CR 5-609
(i.e. LSD, PCP, MDMA), other cds, or cannabis.
NOTE: See CR 5-608 for enhanced penalties.
CR 5-603
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 – 3 YEARS
*1_1694*
**CANNABIS: PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT**
...did unlawfully [manufacture/distribute/possess] _____ (describe
equipment/instrument/implement/device) adopted for the production
of a [cannabis/cannabis product] under circumstances reasonably
indicating an intention to use the same to [produce/sell/dispense] said
[cannabis/cannabis product].
NOTE: Possession of the civil use amount of cannabis or the personal
use amount of cannabis without other evidence of an intent to
distribute or dispense does not constitute a violation of this offense.
Rev. 10/01/2024
130.
NOTE: The charges below deal with counterfeit controlled dangerous substances, as defined in
CR 5-604. These are substances that have been made to look like a substance that are legally
sold, or to resemble some other manufacturer's product. These sections should not be used to
charge instances where a non-controlled subtance has been made to look like an illegal cds.
CR 5-604
FELONY
$15,000.00 - 5 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
*1_0234*
**CDS/COUNTRFT CREATE/DISTR**
...did [create/distribute to] ____(name) a counterfeit controlled
dangerous substance of schedule ____, to wit: ____.
NOTE: Do not use for violations involving schedule I or II
narcotic drugs listed under CR 5-608 (i.e. crack, cocaine) or
certain schedule I or II hallucinogenic substances under CR 5-
609 (a)(i.e. LSD, PCP, MDMA).
NOTE: See CR 5-604(a) for definition of counterfeit substance.
CR 5-604
FELONY
$15,000.00 - 5 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
*1_0235*
**CDS/COUNTRFT POS W/INT DIS**
...did possess with intent to distribute a counterfeit controlled
dangerous substance of schedule ____, to wit: ____.
NOTE: Do not use for violations involving schedule I or II
narcotic drugs listed under CR 5-608 (i.e. crack, cocaine) or
certain schedule I or II hallucinogenic substances under CR 5-
609 (a)(i.e. LSD, PCP, MDMA).
NOTE: See CR 5-604(a) for definition of counterfeit substance.
CR 5-604(b)(1)
FELONY
$15,000.00 - 20 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_1122*
**CDS: DIST CNTRFT NARC**
...did [create/distribute to ____(name)] a counterfeit controlled
dangerous substance of Schedule [I/II], to wit: _____, a counterfeit of
a narcotic drug.
NOTE: See CR 5-604(a) for definition of counterfeit substance.
Rev. 10/01/2024
131.
CR 5-604(b)(1)
FELONY
$15,000.00 - 20 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_1556*
**CDS: DIST CNTRFT PCP/LSD/HALLUCINOGEN **
...did [create/distribute to ____(name)] a counterfeit controlled
dangerous substance of Schedule ____, to wit: _____.
NOTE: Use for hallucinogenic substances under CR 5-609(a) (i.e.
LSD, PCP, MDMA).
NOTE: See CR 5-604(a) for definition of counterfeit substance.
CR 5-604(b)(2)
FELONY
$15,000.00 - 20 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_1123*
**NARC/COUNTRFIT POS W/I DIS**
...did possess with intent to distribute a counterfeit controlled
dangerous substance of Schedule [I/II], to wit: ____, a counterfeit of
a narcotic drug.
NOTE: See CR 5-604(a) for definition of counterfeit substance.
CR 5-604(b)(2)
FELONY
$15,000.00 - 20 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
PEN. SEC. CR 5-609
*1_1557*
**PCP/LSD/HALLUGN COUNTRFIT POS W/I DIS**
...did possess with intent to distribute a counterfeit controlled
dangerous substance of Schedule [I/II] ____, to wit: ____.
NOTE: Use for hallucinogenic substances under CR 5-609(a) (i.e.
LSD, PCP, MDMA)
NOTE: See CR 5-604(a) for definition of counterfeit substance.
Rev. 10/01/2024
132.
CR 5-604(c)
FELONY
$15,000.00 - 5 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
*1_0236*
**CDS/COUNTERFEIT: EQUIPMENT**
…did [manufacture/distribute/possess] equipment that is designed to
[print/imprint/reproduce] an [authentic/imitation] [trademark/trade
name/identifying mark/imprint/number/device of ___] onto a
[drug/container of a drug/label of a drug] rendering the drug a
counterfeit substance.
NOTE: Do not use for violations involving schedule I or II narcotic
drugs listed under CR 5-608 (i.e. crack, cocaine) or certain schedule
I or II hallucinogens under CR 5-609 (a)(i.e. LSD, PCP, MDMA).
NOTE: See CR 5-604(a) for definition of counterfeit substance.
NOTE: See CR 5-607 for subsequent offense penalties.
CR 5-604(c)
FELONY
$15,000.00 - 20 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_1124*
**NARC/COUNTERFIT EQUIPMENT**
...did [manufacture/distribute/possess] equipment that is designed to
[print/imprint/reproduce] an [authentic/imitation] [trademark/trade
name/identifying mark/imprint/number/device of ___] onto a
[drug/container of a drug/label of a drug] rendering the drug a
counterfeit substance.
NOTE: Use this code for schedule I or II narcotics (i.e. crack,
cocaine).
NOTE: See CR 5-604(a) for definition of counterfeit substance.
CR 5-604(c)
FELONY
$15,000.00 - 20 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_1558*
** PCP/LSD/HALLUGN/COUNTERFIT EQUIPMENT**
...did [manufacture/distribute/possess] equipment that is designed to
[print/imprint/reproduce] an [authentic/imitation] [trademark/trade
name/identifying mark/imprint/number/device of ___] onto a
[drug/container of a drug/label of a drug] rendering the drug a
counterfeit substance.
NOTE: Use for hallucinogenic substances under CR 5-609(a) (i.e.
LSD, PCP, MDMA)
NOTE: See CR 5-604(a) for definition of counterfeit substance.
Rev. 10/01/2024
133.
CR 5-605
FELONY
$15,000.00 - 5 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_0238*
**COMM NUIS/ADMINISTER CDS**
...did keep and maintain a common nuisance, to wit: _____ (describe,
see note) resorted to by drug abusers for purposes of illegally
administering [controlled dangerous substance/controlled dangerous
substance analogue].
NOTE: Do not use for violations involving schedule I or II narcotic
drugs listed under CR 5-608 (i.e. crack, cocaine) or certain schedule I
or II hallucinogenic substances under CR 5-609 (a)(i.e. LSD, PCP,
MDMA).
NOTE: See CR 5-607 for subsequent offense penalties.
NOTE: A common nuisance can be any building, structure, vessel,
vehicle, airplane, or any place whatsoever controlled by the defendant.
Give an address if a building, or describe the vehicle, vessel, etc., and
its location at the time and date charged.
CR 5-605
FELONY
$15,000.00 - 5 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_0239*
**COMM NUIS/DISTRIB CDS**
...did keep and maintain a common nuisance, to wit: ____ (describe)
for the illegal
[manufacture/distribution/dispensing/storage/concealment] of a
[controlled dangerous substance/controlled dangerous substance
analogue/controlled paraphernalia].
NOTE: See CR 5-607 for subsequent offense penalities.
NOTE: Do not use for violations involving schedule I or II narcotic
drugs listed under CR 5-608 (i.e. crack, cocaine) or certain schedule I
or II hallucinogenic substances under CR 5-609 (a)(i.e. LSD, PCP,
MDMA).
Rev. 10/01/2024
134.
CR 5-605
FELONY
$15,000.00 - 20 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_1132*
**CDS: COM NUIS: ADMIN PCP/LSD/HALLUGN **
...did keep and maintain a common nuisance, to wit: _____ (describe,
see note below) resorted to by drug abusers for purposes of illegally
administering a [controlled dangerous substance/controlled dangerous
substance analogue] of Schedule ____, to wit: _____ .
NOTE: Use for violations involving schedule I or II hallucinogens
under CR 5-609(a) (i.e. LSD, PCP, MDMA). Do not use for narcotics,
other cds, or cannabis.
CR 5-605
FELONY
$15,000.00 - 20 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_1133*
**CDS: COM NUIS: DIST. PCP/LSD/HALLUGN **
...did keep and maintain a common nuisance, to wit: ____ (describe,
see note above) for the illegal
[manufacturing/distribution/dispensing/storage/ concealment] of a
[controlled dangerous substance/controlled dangerous substance
analogue] of Schedule ______, to wit: _____.
NOTE: See CR 5-609 for list of substances and sub offense penalties.
NOTE: Use for violations involving schedule I or II hallucinogens
under CR 5-609(a) (i.e. LSD, PCP, MDMA). Do not use for narcotics,
other cds, or cannabis.
CR 5-605(a)(1)
FELONY
$15,000- 20 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_1125*
**CDS: COM NUIS: ADMIN NARC**
...did keep and maintain a common nuisance, to wit: _____ (describe,
see note below), resorted to by drug abusers for purposes of illegally
administering a [narcotic controlled dangerous substance/narcotic
controlled dangerous substance analogue] of Schedule [I/II], to wit: ___.
NOTE: Use this code for schedule I or II narcotics (i.e. crack, cocaine).
Do not use for hallucinogenic substances under CR 5-609 (i.e. LSD,
PCP, MDMA), other cds, or cannabis.
NOTE: See CR 5-608 for enhanced penalties.
Rev. 10/01/2024
135.
CR 5-605(a)(2)
FELONY
$15,000.00 - 20 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_1126*
**CDS: COM NUIS: DIST. NARC**
...did keep and maintain a common nuisance, to wit: ____
(describe, see note above), for the illegal
[manufacturing/distribution/dispensing/ storage/concealment]
of a [narcotic controlled dangerous substance/narcotic
controlled dangerous substance analogue] of Schedule [I/II], to
wit: _____.
NOTE: Use this code for schedule I or II narcotics (i.e. crack,
cocaine). Do not use for hallucinogenic substances under CR 5-
609 (i.e. LSD, PCP, MDMA), other cds, or cannabis.
NOTE: See CR 5-608 for enhanced penalties.
CR 5-608.1(a)
FELONY
10 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_0908*
**DIST/PWID CDS FENTANYL/HEROIN**
...did knowingly [distribute to ______(name)/possess in
sufficient quantity to indicate an intention to distribute] a
controlled dangerous substance containing [a mixture that
contains heroin and a detectable amount of fentanyl/a mixture
of heroin and a detectable amount of an analogue of
fentanyl/fentanyl/an anologue of fentanyl].
NOTE: This code may be charged in addition to applicable
violations under CR 5-602.
Rev. 10/01/2024
136.
CR 5-612
FELONY
5 YR MANDATORY MIN
NO MAX JAIL TIME IN
STATUTE
$100,000.00 Max Fine
NO MAX
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
*1_0879*
**CDS MANUF - LG AMT**
...did unlawfully manufacture a controlled dangerous substance
of Schedule __________, to wit: ____________, in the amount
of ____________. (see note)
NOTE: Substance and unlawful amount must fall under CR 5-612 to
charge.
CR 5-612(a) – Unlawful Amounts
1. 50 pounds or more of cannabis (including marijuana);
2. 448 grams or more of cocaine;
3. 448 grams or more of any mixture containing a detectable amount,
as scientifically measured using representative sampling
methodology, of cocaine;
4. 448 grams or more of cocaine base, commonly known as “crack”;
5. 28 grams or more of morphine or opium or any derivative, salt,
isomer, or salt of an isomer of morphine or opium;
6. 28 grams or more of any mixture containing a detectable amount,
as scientifically measured using representative sampling
methodology, of morphine or opium or any derivative, salt, isomer,
or salt of an isomer of morphine or opium;
7. 5 grams or more of fentanyl or any structural variation of fentanyl
that is scheduled by the United States Drug Enforcement
Administration;
8. 28 grams or more of any mixture containing a detectable amount,
as scientifically measured using representative sampling
methodology, or fentanyl or any structural variation of fentanyl that
is scheduled by the United States Drug Enforcement
Administration;
9. 1,000 dosage units or more of lysergic acid diethylamide;
10. any mixture containing the equivalent of 1,000 dosage units of
lysergic acid diethylamide;
11. 16 ounces or more of phencyclidine in liquid form;
12. 448 grams or more of any mixture containing a detectable amount,
as scientifically measured using representative sampling
methodology, of phencyclidine;
13. 448 grams or more of methamphetamine; or
14. 448 grams or more of any mixture containing a detectable amount,
as scientifically measured using representative sampling
methodology, of methamphetamine.
NOTE: For the purpose of determining the quantity of a controlled
dangerous substance involved in individual acts of manufacturing, the
acts may be aggregated if each of the acts occurred within a 90-day
period.
NOTE: A person convicted of this charge faces a mandatory minimum
sentence of 5 years imprisonment and a fine not exceeding $100,000. There
is no statutory maximum for imprisonment.
Rev. 10/01/2024
137.
CR 5-612
FELONY
5 YR MANDATORY MIN
NO MAX JAIL TIME IN
STATUTE
$100,000.00 Max Fine
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
*1_0880*
**CDS DIST/DISPENSE- LG AMT**
...did unlawfully [distribute/dispense] a controlled dangerous
substance of Schedule __________, to wit: ____________, in
the amount of ____________. (see note)
NOTE: Substance and unlawful amount must fall under CR 5-612 to
charge.
CR 5-612(a) – Unlawful Amounts
1. 50 pounds or more of cannabis (including marijuana);
2. 448 grams or more of cocaine;
3. 448 grams or more of any mixture containing a detectable amount,
as scientifically measured using representative sampling
methodology, of cocaine;
4. 448 grams or more of cocaine base, commonly known as “crack”;
5. 28 grams or more of morphine or opium or any derivative, salt,
isomer, or salt of an isomer of morphine or opium;
6. 28 grams or more of any mixture containing a detectable amount,
as scientifically measured using representative sampling
methodology, of morphine or opium or any derivative, salt, isomer,
or salt of an isomer of morphine or opium;
7. 5 grams or more of fentanyl or any structural variation of fentanyl
that is scheduled by the United States Drug Enforcement
Administration;
8. 28 grams or more of any mixture containing a detectable amount,
as scientifically measured using representative sampling
methodology, or fentanyl or any structural variation of fentanyl that
is scheduled by the United States Drug Enforcement
Administration;
9. 1,000 dosage units or more of lysergic acid diethylamide;
10. any mixture containing the equivalent of 1,000 dosage units of
lysergic acid diethylamide;
11. 16 ounces or more of phencyclidine in liquid form;
12. 448 grams or more of any mixture containing a detectable amount,
as scientifically measured using representative sampling
methodology, of phencyclidine;
13. 448 grams or more of methamphetamine; or
14. 448 grams or more of any mixture containing a detectable amount,
as scientifically measured using representative sampling
methodology, of methamphetamine.
NOTE: For the purpose of determining the quantity of a controlled
dangerous substance involved in individual acts of manufacturing, the
acts may be aggregated if each of the acts occurred within a 90-day
period.
NOTE: A person convicted of this charge faces a mandatory minimum
sentence of 5 years imprisonment and a fine not exceeding $100,000. There
is no statutory maximum for imprisonment.
Rev. 10/01/2024
138.
CR 5-612
FELONY
5 YR MANDATORY MIN
NO MAX JAIL TIME IN
STATUTE
$100,000.00 Max Fine
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
*1_0881*
**CDS POSSESS - LG AMT**
...did unlawfully possess a controlled dangerous substance of
Schedule __________, to wit: ____________, in the amount of
____________. (see note)
NOTE: Substance and unlawful amount must fall under CR 5-612 to
charge.
CR 5-612(a) – Unlawful Amounts
1. 50 pounds or more of cannabis (including marijuana);
2. 448 grams or more of cocaine;
3. 448 grams or more of any mixture containing a detectable amount,
as scientifically measured using representative sampling
methodology, of cocaine;
4. 448 grams or more of cocaine base, commonly known as “crack”;
5. 28 grams or more of morphine or opium or any derivative, salt,
isomer, or salt of an isomer of morphine or opium;
6. 28 grams or more of any mixture containing a detectable amount,
as scientifically measured using representative sampling
methodology, of morphine or opium or any derivative, salt, isomer,
or salt of an isomer of morphine or opium;
7. 5 grams or more of fentanyl or any structural variation of fentanyl
that is scheduled by the United States Drug Enforcement
Administration;
8. 28 grams or more of any mixture containing a detectable amount,
as scientifically measured using representative sampling
methodology, of fentanyl or any structural variation of fentanyl that
is scheduled by the United States Drug Enforcement
Administration;
9. 1,000 dosage units or more of lysergic acid diethylamide;
10. any mixture containing the equivalent of 1,000 dosage units of
lysergic acid diethylamide;
11. 16 ounces or more of phencyclidine in liquid form;
12. 448 grams or more of any mixture containing a detectable amount,
as scientifically measured using representative sampling
methodology, of phencyclidine;
13. 448 grams or more of methamphetamine; or
14. 448 grams or more of any mixture containing a detectable amount,
as scientifically measured using representative sampling
methodology, of methamphetamine.
NOTE: For the purpose of determining the quantity of a controlled
dangerous substance involved in individual acts of manufacturing, the
acts may be aggregated if each of the acts occurred within a 90-day
period.
NOTE: A person convicted of this charge faces a mandatory minimum
sentence of 5 years imprisonment and a fine not exceeding $100,000. There
is no statutory maximum for imprisonment.
Rev. 10/01/2024
139.
Controlled Dangerous Substance Drug Kingpin
CR 5-613
FELONY
$1,000,000.00 20-40 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
*1_0488*
**CDS-DRUG KINGPIN**
...did as an [organizer/supervisor/financier/manager] in a
conspiracy with ___, to [manufacture/distribute/bring into the
State/transport into the State] a controlled dangerous substance
of Schedule ___to wit:___, in the amount of ____(see note).
NOTE: The type of CDS and the amount must equal one or
more of the types and amounts set out in CR 5-612. The amount
may be calculated on the basis of the aggregate amount of CDS
involved in the conspiracy within a 90 day period.
NOTE: A District Court Commissioner may not authorize the
pre-trial release of a defendant charged as a drug kingpin under
this section.
Rev. 10/01/2024
140.
Controlled Dangerous Substance Bring Into State
CR 5-614
FELONY
$50,000.00 - 25 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*3_3550*
**CDS: IMPORT INTO STATE**
...did unlawfully bring into this State (choose one):
[at least 45 kilograms of cannabis (including marijuana), a
controlled dangerous substance of Schedule I./ at least 28 grams
of cocaine, a controlled dangerous substance of Schedule II./ a
mixture containing at least 28 grams of cocaine, a controlled
dangerous substance of Schedule II./ at least 4 grams of
[morphine/opium], a controlled dangerous substance of
Schedule I./ at least 4 grams of a [derivative/salt/isomer/salt of
an isomer] of [morphine/ opium] a controlled dangerous
substance of Schedule I./ at least 1000 dosage units of Lysergic
Acid Diethylamide, a controlled dangerous substance of
Schedule I./ a mixture containing the equivalent of at least 1000
dosage units of lysergic acid diethylamide, a controlled
dangerous substance of Schedule I./at least 28 grams of
phencyclidine, a controlled dangerous substance of Schedule
II./ at least 112 grams of a mixture containing phencyclidine, a
controlled dangerous substance of Schedule II./at least 1000
dosage units of methaqualone, a controlled dangerous substance
of Schedule I./ at least 28 grams of methamphetamine,a
controlled dangerous substance of Schedule II./ a mixture
containing at least 28 grams of methamphetamine, a controlled
dangerous substance of Schedule II./ at least 4 grams of
[fentanyl /fentanyl analogue] a controlled dangerous substance
of Schedule II.]
Rev. 10/01/2024
141.
CR 5-614(b)
FELONY
$10,000.00 - 10 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_0730*
**CDS: IMPORT 5 - 45 KILO CANNABIS**
...did unlawfully bring into this state at least five kilograms, and
less than 45 kilograms of cannabis.
NOTE: Cannabis includes marijuana.
Rev. 10/01/2024
142.
Noncontrolled Substances Distribution
CR 5-617
FELONY
$15,000.00 - 5 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_0246*
**FAKE CDS: DIST/POSS W/I DIST**
...did [distribute to _____/ attempt to distribute to _____/
possess with the intent to distribute] a non-controlled substance
[represented to be a controlled dangerous substance of Schedule
________, to wit: ______/intended for use and distribution as a
controlled dangerous substance of Schedule ____, to wit:
_____/under circumstances where one reasonably should know
that the said substance would be used and distributed for use as
a controlled dangerous substance of Schedule ____, to wit:
______].
Rev. 10/01/2024
143.
CR 5-618
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 1 YEAR
*1_0691*
**CDS POS/PUR NONCONT SUBST**
...did [possess/purchase] a noncontrolled substance reasonably
believed to be a controlled dangerous substance.
NOTE: "Elements"
Noncontrolled substance packaged in a manner normally used
for illegal distribution of controlled dangerous substance.
Noncontrolled substance purchased and amount of
consideration was substantially greater than the reasonable
value of the non controlled substance.
Physical appearance or noncontrolled substance substantially
identical to that of a controlled dangerous substance.
Rev. 10/01/2024
144.
See note on page 118.
Controlled Dangerous Substance
Paraphernalia/Use or Possession W/Intent to Use -
Deliver/Sell, Etc. - Delivery to Minor -Advertise
CR 5-619(c)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00
SUB. OFFENSE
$2,000.00 - 2 YEARS
*5_3550*
**CDS: POSS PARAPHERNALIA**
...did [use/possess with intent to use] drug paraphernalia, to wit:
_____ (describe paraphernalia), used to
[plant/propagate/cultivate/grow/harvest/manufacture/
compound/convert/produce/process/prepare/pack/repack/store/c
ontain/conceal/inject/ingest/inhale/ introduce into the human
body by ______ (describe method)] a controlled dangerous
substance of Schedule _____, to wit: _____.
CR 5-619(d)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00
SUB. OFFENSE
$2,000.00 - 2 YEARS
*6_3550*
**CDS: DIST PARAPHERNALIA**
...did [deliver and sell to ____/ possess with the intent to deliver
and sell/manufacture with the intent to deliver and sell] drug
paraphernalia, to wit: ____ (describe paraphernalia)
[knowing/under circumstances where one reasonably should
know] that the said paraphernalia would be used to
[plant/propagate/cultivate/grow/harvest/manufacture/compound
/convert/produce/process/prepare/pack/repack/store/contain/con
ceal/inject/ ingest/inhale/introduce into the human body by
_____ (describe method)] a controlled dangerous substance of
Schedule ____, to wit: _____.
Rev. 10/01/2024
145.
See note on page 118.
CR 5-619(d)(4)
MISDEMEANOR
$15,000.00 - 8 YEARS
*7_3550*
**CDS PARA-DELIVERY TO MINOR**
...did, being 18 years of age or over, deliver to ____(describe
but don’t include identifying info of minor), a person under 18
years of age and at least 3 years his junior, drug paraphernalia
to wit: ___ [knowing/under circumstances where one
reasonably should know] that it would be used to
[plant/propagate/cultivate/grow/harvest/manufacture/
compound/convert/produce/process/prepare/pack/repack/store/c
ontain/conceal/ inject/ingest/inhale/introduce into the human
body by ____ (describe)] a controlled dangerous substance of
Schedule ____, to wit: _____.
CR 5-619(e)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00
SUB. OFFENSE
$2,000.00 - 2 YEARS
*9_0082*
**CDS PARA-ADVERTISE**
...did unlawfully advertise [by sound truck/in ____(describe
publication)] [knowing/under circumstances where one
reasonably should know] that a purpose of the advertisement
was to promote the sale and delivery of drug paraphernalia as
described in CR 5-619(e).
Rev. 10/01/2024
146.
See note on page 118.
CR 5-620
MISDEMEANOR
$25,000.00 - 4 YEARS
*1_0257*
**CDS MFG MAT POSS/DIST-NOT CANNABIS**
...did [possess/distribute to __________] controlled
paraphernalia, to wit: ___________under circumstances to
reasonably indicate its use for illegal [manufacture/distribution/
dispensing] of a controlled dangerous substance to wit: ______.
NOTE: Cannabis includes marijuana.
Rev. 10/01/2024
147.
See note on page 118.
CR 5-620(a)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$25,000.00 - 4 YEARS
*1_0255*
**CDS ADMIN EQUIP POSS/DIST**
...did [possess/distribute to ___] controlled paraphernalia to
wit:___(describe, see CR 5-101), under circumstances which
reasonable indicate an intention to use said controlled
paraphernalia for purposes of illegally adminstering a
controlled dangerous substance to wit: ___(describe).
NOTE: Do not use for violations involving cannabis (including
marijuana).
Rev. 10/01/2024
148.
CR 5-621(b)(1)
FELONY
20 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_0493*
**FIREARM/DRUG TRAF CRIME
...did, during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime, possess
a firearm, to wit: _______, under sufficient circumstances to
constitute a nexus to the drug trafficking crime.
NOTE: See CR 5-621(c) for enhanced, minimum, and
subsequent offense penalties.
NOTE: The minimum mandatory penalties of this offense are
doubled if certain types of firearms are used in the offense, if a
machine gun is used in the offense, or if a firearm silencer or
muffler is used on any type firearm in the offense. SEE CR 4-
301 or PS 5-101 for the types of firearms that would enhance
the penalties.
NOTE: A "drug trafficking crime" is defined in CR 5-621 and
includes all felonies or conspiracies to commit a felony under
the controlled dangerous substances subtitle (CR 5-621). It does
not include misdemeanor drug possession.
Controlled Dangerous Substance Distribute, Etc.
W/Firearm
CR 5-621(b)(2)
FELONY
FIRST OFFENSE - 20
YEARS
SUB OFFENSE - 20 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
THE MINIMUM
SENTENCES ARE
MANDATORY AND
CONSECUTIVE
*1_0487*
**CDS: DISTR ETC. W/FIREARM**
...did during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime,
[use/wear/carry/transport] a firearm.
Rev. 10/01/2024
149.
Possession of Firearms
CR 5-622
FELONY
$10,000.00 - 5 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_0692*
**CDS-POSS OF FIREARMS**
...did [possess/own/carry/transport] a firearm after being
convicted of: _____ (select from the list below):
1. a felony under title 5 of the criminal law article;
2. a crime under the laws of another state or of the United
States that would be a felony if committed in this State;
3. [conspiracy/attempt] to commit [a felony under title 5 of the
criminal law article/a crime under the laws of the United States
that would be a felony if committed in this State.]
NOTE: In this section the term "firearm" includes handgun,
antique firearm, rifle, shotgun, shot barrelled shotgun and short
barrelled rifle as defined in CR 4-207, a pistol, revolver and
antique pistol or revolver as defined in Art. 27, Sec. 481E, and
a machine gun as defined in CR 4-101, Annotated Code of
Maryland.
Rev. 10/01/2024
150.
Proceeds from Offenses
CR 5-623(b)
FELONY
FIRST OFFENSE
$250,000.00 - 5 YEARS
OR TWICE VALUE OF
PROCEEDS WHICHEVER
IS GREATER
SUB OFFENSE $500,000.00
- 10 YEARS
OR 5 TIMES VALUE OF
PROCEEDS WHICHEVER
IS GREATER
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_0673*
**CDS-PROCEEDS FROM OFFENSE**
...did, with the intent to promote an offense/conceal and
disguise the [nature/location/source/ownership/control of
proceeds] of an offense involving a controlled dangerous
substance of Schedule ____, to wit: _____, did
[receive/acquire/engage in/conduct financial transactions
involving proceeds], knowing that the proceeds were derived
from a controlled dangerous substance offense.
NOTE: See CR 5-623(c ) for penalty section and subsequent
offense penalty of 10 years and/or the greater of $500,000 or 5
times the value of proceeds involved in the financial
transaction.
NOTE: "Proceeds" means money or any other property with a
value greater than $10,000.00. NOTE: Each financial
transaction is a separate offense.
Rev. 10/01/2024
151.
CR 5-623(b)(3)(4)(5)
FELONY
$250,000.00 - 5 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_0675*
**CDS-PROCEEDS FROM OFFENSE**
...did, with the intent to [promote an offense/conceal and
disguise the nature, location, source, ownership and control of
proceeds of an offense] involving a controlled dangerous
substance of Schedule ____, to wit: _____, did [give/sell/
transfer/trace/invest/conceal/transport/maintain] an interest in
proceeds and did [direct/promote/plan/organize/
initiate/finance/manage/supervise/facilitate]the transportation
and transfer of proceeds, knowing that the proceeds were
derived from a controlled dangerous substance offense.
NOTE: "Proceeds" means money or any other property with a
value greater than $10,000.00.
NOTE: Each financial transaction is a separate offense.
CR 5-624(b)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
$2,500.00 - 1 YEAR
*2_0710*
**CDS ADM W/VIOLENT CRIME**
...did administer a [controlled dangerous substance / other drug]
to wit: __________ to ___________ (name) without said
person’s knowledge and did commit against __________ (name
person) _____________ (name crime), a crime of violence as
defined under CR 14-101 of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
Rev. 10/01/2024
152.
CR 5-624(b)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$2,500.00 - 1 YEAR
*2_0715*
**CDS ADM W/SEX OFFENSE**
...did administer a [controlled dangerous substance / other drug]
to wit: __________ to ___________ (name) without said
person’s knowledge and did commit against __________ (name
person), a sexual offense in the third degree under CR 3-307 of
the Annotated Code of Maryland .
NOTE: A sentence imposed under this section may be imposed
separate from and consecutive to or concurrent with a sentence
for any offense based on the act or acts establishing the
violation of this section.
NOTE: "Drug" means:
1. Substances recognized in the official United States
Pharmacopoeia, official Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the
United States, or official National Formulary, or any
supplement to any of them; and
2. Substances intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigaton,
treatment, or prevention of disease in man or other animals and
3. Substances (other than food) intended to affect the structure
or any function of the body of man or other animals and
4. Substances intended for use as a component of any article
specified in clauses (1), (2), or (3) of this paragraph; but does
NOT include devices or their components, parts, or accessories.
Rev. 10/01/2024
153.
CR 5-627(a)
FELONY
$20,000.00 - 20 YEARS
SUB OFFENSE $40,000.00 -
40 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_0483*
**CDS DIST: SCHOOL PROP/BUS**
...did [manufacture/distribute to _____(describe person, but
don’t include identifying info IF minor)/conspire with ____
(describe person, but don’t include identifying info IF minor)to
distribute] a [controlled dangerous substance/controlled
dangerous substance analogue] of Schedule _____, to wit:
______ [on a school bus/on the property/within 1000 feet of the
property] of ______ (name or identify school).
NOTE: See CR 5-627(c) for subsequent offense penalties.
NOTE: Any elementary or secondary school, public or private,
will satisfy this section, whether or not in session. Colleges and
Universities are not covered by this section.
CR 5-627(a)
FELONY
$20,000.00 - 20 YEARS
SUB OFFENSE $40,000.00 -
40 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_0484*
**CDS: P W/I DIST: SCHL BUS/PROP**
...[did/did conspire with ___(name, but don’t include
identifying info IF minor) to] possess a [controlled dangerous
substance/controlled dangerous substance analogue] of
Schedule ____, to wit: _____ in sufficient quantity to indicate
an intent to distribute the said substance [on a school bus/on the
property/ within 1000 feet of the property] of _____ (name or
identify school).
NOTE: See CR 5-627(c) for subsequent offense penalties.
NOTE: Any elementary or secondary school, public or private,
will satisfy this section, whether or not in session. Colleges and
Universities are not covered by this section.
Rev. 10/01/2024
154.
CR 5-628(a)(1)
FELONY
$20,000.00 - 20 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_5409*
**HIRE ETC MINOR: DIST CDS**
...did unlawfully [hire/solicit/engage/use] _____(describe but
don’t include identifying info of minor), a minor, on behalf of
_____ (defendant), for the purpose of[
manufacturing/distributing/delivering] a [controlled dangerous
substance/conrolled dangerous substance analogue] of Schedule
______, to wit: _____, in sufficient quantity to reasonably
indicate under all the circumstances an intent to distribute the
said substance.
CR 5-628(a)(2)
FELONY
$20,000.00 - 20 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_0489*
**IMPORT MINOR: DRUG FELONY**
...did [transport/carry/bring] ___________(describe but don’t
include identifying info of minor), a minor, into the State of
Maryland for the purpose of using said minor in the
commission of a felony, to wit: ______(see note).
NOTE: Only CDS violations under CR 5-602, 5-603, 5-604, 5-
605, 5-606, 5-612, 5-613, 5-617, 5-627 will qualify to permit a
defendant to be charged under this section.
Rev. 10/01/2024
155.
CR 5-701(d)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 2 YEARS
*1_0010*
**PRESC: ILLEGAL MANUFAC**
...did unlawfully [manufacture/distribute] a prescription drug, to
wit: ______.
NOTE: This charge only applies to unlawful acts involving:
The sale of prescription drugs by a manufacturer, wholesale
distributor, retail pharmacist, or jobber to a person not
legally qualified or authorized to purchase and hold prescription
drugs for use or resale; and an authorized provider’s assistant
who is not licensed to administer prescription drugs.
CR 5-701(d)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 2 YEARS
*1_0264*
**PRES ILL POS W/IN DIST**
...did unlawfully possess a prescription drug, to wit: ____, in
sufficient quantity to indicate an intent to distribute said drug.
NOTE: This charge only applies to unlawful acts involving:
The sale of prescription drugs by a manufacturer, wholesale
distributor, retail pharmacist, or jobber to a person not
legally qualified or authorized to purchase and hold prescription
drugs for use or resale; and an authorized provider’s assistant
who is not licensed to administer prescription drugs.
CR 5-701(d)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 2 YEARS
*1_0270*
**PRESCRIP/FALSE LABEL**
...did unlawfully affix a [false/forged] label to a [package/
container/other receptacle] containing a prescription drug.
NOTE: This charge only applies to unlawful acts involving:
The sale of prescription drugs by a manufacturer, wholesale
distributor, retail pharmacist, or jobber to a person not
legally qualified or authorized to purchase and hold prescription
drugs for use or resale; and an authorized provider’s assistant
who is not licensed to administer prescription drugs.
Rev. 10/01/2024
156.
CR 5-701(d)(3)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 2 YEARS
*1_0271*
**PRESCRIP/REMOVE LABEL**
...did unlawfully [omit/remove/alter/obliterate] a [label/
symbol] on a prescription drug as required by
[Federal/State/local] law.
NOTE: This charge only applies to unlawful acts involving:
The sale of prescription drugs by a manufacturer, wholesale
distributor, retail pharmacist, or jobber to a person not
legally qualified or authorized to purchase and hold prescription
drugs for use or resale; and an authorized provider’s assistant
who is not licensed to administer prescription drugs.
CR 5-701(d)(4)(i)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 2 YEARS
*1_0265*
**PRESCR OBTAIN BY FRAUD**
...did unlawfully [obtain/attempt to obtain] ______, a
prescription drug, by [fraud/decei/misrepresentation] to wit:
______ (describe scheme).
NOTE: This charge only applies to unlawful acts involving:
The sale of prescription drugs by a manufacturer, wholesale
distributor, retail pharmacist, or jobber to a person not
legally qualified or authorized to purchase and hold prescription
drugs for use or resale; and an authorized provider’s assistant
who is not licensed to administer prescription drugs.
CR 5-701(d)(4)(ii)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 2 YEARS
*1_0267*
**PRESC OBTN ALTER ORDER**
...did unlawfully [obtain/attempt to obtain] ____, a prescription
drug, by [forging/altering] a [prescription/written order].
NOTE: This charge only applies to unlawful acts involving:
The sale of prescription drugs by a manufacturer, wholesale
distributor, retail pharmacist, or jobber to a person not
legally qualified or authorized to purchase and hold prescription
drugs for use or resale; and an authorized provider’s assistant
who is not licensed to administer prescription drugs.
Rev. 10/01/2024
157.
CR 5-701(d)(4)(iii)(iv)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 2 YEARS
*1_0266*
**PRESC OBTN CONCEAL/FALSE INFO**
...did unlawfully [obtain/attempt to obtain] ____, a prescription
drug, by [concealing a material fact/using a false name/using a
false address].
NOTE: This charge only applies to unlawful acts involving:
The sale of prescription drugs by a manufacturer, wholesale
distributor, retail pharmacist, or jobber to a person not
legally qualified or authorized to purchase and hold prescription
drugs for use or resale; and an authorized provider’s assistant
who is not licensed to administer prescription drugs.
CR 5-701(d)(4)(v)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 2 YEARS
*1_0268*
**PRESC OBTN IMPERSONATN**
...did unlawfully [obtain/attempt to obtain] _____, a
prescription drug, by [representing themself to be
______(name)/falsely assuming the title of______(name)] a
[manufacturer/distributor/practitioner].
NOTE: This charge only applies to unlawful acts involving:
The sale of prescription drugs by a manufacturer, wholesale
distributor, retail pharmacist, or jobber to a person not
legally qualified or authorized to purchase and hold prescription
drugs for use or resale; and an authorized provider’s assistant
who is not licensed to administer prescription drugs.
CR 5-701(d)(4)(vi)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 2 YEARS
*1_0269*
**PRESC OBTN MKE FORGERY**
...did unlawfully [obtain/attempt to obtain] ____ a prescription
drug, by [making/uttering] a [false/forged] [prescription/
written order].
NOTE: This charge only applies to unlawful acts involving:
The sale of prescription drugs by a manufacturer, wholesale
distributor, retail pharmacist, or jobber to a person not
legally qualified or authorized to purchase and hold prescription
drugs for use or resale; and an authorized provider’s assistant
who is not licensed to administer prescription drugs.
Rev. 10/01/2024
158.
CR 5-702(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 12 MONTHS
*1_0018*
**CDS-SELL SUBSTITUTE DRUG**
...did, being engaged in the business, knowingly sell and deliver
to ____ (person) a [drug/medicine/chemical preparation for
medicinal use] different from the [prescription drug/controlled
dangerous substance/medicine/chemical preparation] [order by
the said _____(name)/required by the said prescription].
NOTE: Applies to pharmacists and any other person or
corporation in the business of selling prescription drug,
controlled dangerous substance, medicines, chemicals or
preparations for medical use.
NOTE: DOES NOT apply to pharmacist supplying generic
version of name-brand drug w/physician's permission.
NOTE: This charge only applies to unlawful acts involving:
The sale of prescription drugs by a manufacturer, wholesale
distributor, retail pharmacist, or jobber to a person not
legally qualified or authorized to purchase and hold prescription
drugs for use or resale; and an authorized provider's assistant
who is not licensed to administer prescription drugs.
CR 5-703(b)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 6 MONTHS
*1_0025*
**CDS-UNSOLICIT MAILING**
...did mail ____ , a [prescription drug/controlled dangerous
substance/medicine] by mail, addressed to ["resident"/
"occupant"/ ____ (name person)] who did not request such
drugs, etc., to be mailed to them.
NOTE: This charge only applies to unlawful acts involving:
The sale of prescription drugs by a manufacturer, wholesale
distributor, retail pharmacist, or jobber to a person not
legally qualified or authorized to purchase and hold prescription
drugs for use or resale; and an authorized provider's assistant
who is not licensed to administer prescription drugs.
Rev. 10/01/2024
159.
Smelling/Inhaling Harmful Substance-Prohibited
CR 5-708(b)(1)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 6 MONTHS
*1_5599*
**INHALE/SMELL INHALANT**
...did deliberately [smell/inhale] ________, a [drug/noxious
substance/chemical] containing [ketones / aldehydes / butane/
butyl nitrate / nitrous oxide / menthyl benzene / organic acetates
/ ether / chlorinated hydrocarbons / fluorinated hydrocarbons /
solvents releasing toxic vapors] in an amount to cause
[intoxication/inebriation/excitement/stupefaction/a dulling of
the brain or nervous system].
CR 5-709(b)(1)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 18 MONTHS
*1_0272*
**POSS INHALANT FOR DIST**
...did possess with the intent to distribute____, a [drug/noxious
substance/chemical] containing _______ (See CR 5-708), with
the [intent to induce unlawful inhaling of said
substance/knowledge that another will unlawfully inhale said
substance].
Rev. 10/01/2024
160.
CR 5-709(b)(1)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 18 MONTHS
*1_3500*
** DIST INHALANT TO INHALE**
...did distribute ____ a [drug/noxious substance/chemical]
containing _______ (See CR 5-708) to _____(name), with the
[intent to induce unlawful inhaling of said substance/knowledge
that said person would unlawfully inhale said substance].
CR 5-709(c)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 18 MONTHS
*1_0273*
**INSTRUCT INHALING-INHALANT**
...did instruct ____(name), in the unlawful inhaling of ____,
[drug/noxious substance/chemical] (see CR 5-708).
CR 5-709(c)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 18 MONTHS
*1_0735*
**DIST BUTANE CAN TO MINOR**
...did distribute a butane canister to, ____ (describe but don’t
include identifying info of minor), a minor.
Rev. 10/01/2024
161.
CR 5-902(a)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
$100,000.00 - 2 YEARS
*1_0259*
**CDS REGIS. REMOV/ALTR LABL**
...did [knowingly/intentionally][omit/remove/alter/obliterate]
____ (symbol) required by federal law.
CR 5-902(a)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$100,000.00 - 2 YEARS
*1_0260*
**CDS REGIS. RECORDS FAILURE**
...did [knowingly/intentionally] [refuse/fail] to [make/keep/
furnish] a [record/ notification/order
from/statement/invoice/information] required under Title 5 of
the Criminal Law Article.
CR 5-902(a)(3)
MISDEMEANOR
$100,000.00 - 2 YEARS
*1_0261*
**CDS REGIS REFUS AUTHR INSP**
...did [knowingly/intentionally] refuse to permit _____ (name),
an authorized person,to enter premises required by law to be
inspected.
Rev. 10/01/2024
162.
CR 5-902(a)(4)(i)(ii)
MISDEMEANOR
$100,000.00 - 2 YEARS
*1_0262*
**CDS REGIS/NUISANCE LOCATN**
...did, as a [registrant/authorized person],
[knowingly/intentionally] [keep/maintain] a
[store/shop/warehouse/dwelling house/building, etc.], which is
[resorted to by drug abusers for the purpose of using controlled
dangerous substance/used for the keeping and selling of
controlled dangerous substance contrary to law].
CR 5-902(b)
MISDEMEANOR
$100,000.00 - 2 YEARS
*1_3550*
**UNAUTH CDS-DIST/MAN/DIS REG**
… did as a registrant and without authorization under their
registration, [manufacture/distribute/dispense] a controlled
dangerous substance to wit: ______(describe) to ________
(name) another [registrant/authorized person] without
NOTE: This section applies only to Controlled Dangerous
Substances of Schedules I and II.
CR 5-903(a)
FELONY
$100,000.00 - 10 YEARS
*1_0263*
**CDS USE OF INV REGIS NMBR**
...did willfully use a registration number which is
[fictitious/revoked/ suspended/issued to another person] in the
course of the manufacture and distribution of a controlled
dangerous substance of Schedule ____, to wit: ____.
Rev. 10/01/2024
163.
Unlawful Acts - Registrants
CR 5-904(a)
MISDEMEANOR
$100,000.00 - 2 YEARS
$50,000.00 - CIVIL FINE
*1_0258*
**CDS TO UNAUTHOR REGISTRANT**
...did distribute to _____ another [registrant/unauthorized
person], a controlled dangerous substance of Schedule ____, to
wit: _____, not authorized by their registration.
CR 5-904(a)
MISDEMEANOR
$100,000.00 - 2 YEARS
$50,000.00 - CIVIL FINE
*8_3550*
**CDS REGISTRANT UNAUTH MFG**
...did manufacture a controlled dangerous substance of
Schedule ____, to wit: ______, which substance was not
authorized by registration.
Distribution by Registrants W/O Order Form, Etc.
Registration Number
CR 5-904(a)(2)
FELONY
$100,000.00 - 10 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*9_3550*
**CDS REGISTRNT DIST NO FORM**
...did, as a registrant, in the course of their legitimate business,
distribute to _____ a controlled dangerous substance of
Schedule [I/II], to wit: ______, without an order form.
Rev. 10/01/2024
164.
ARSON AND BURNING
NOTE: "Dwelling: means a structure, regardless of whether an individual is actually present, any
portion of which has been adapted for overnight accommodation of individuals, including any
kitchen, shop, barn, adjoining the structure.
"Maliciously" describes an act done with intent to harm a person or property.
"Occupied structure" means a structure, other than a dwelling in or on which at the time of the
offense another individual who is not a participant in the offense is present.
"Structure" means a building, other construction, vehicle, or watercraft, including any barn,
stable, garage, pier, wharf, boathouse, and any facility attached to a pier or wharf; any shop,
storehouse, warehouse, factory, mill, house of worship, meeting house, courthouse, workhouse,
school, tent, public building, or public bridge; and any motor vehicle, aircraft, boat, ship, and
railroad car.
"Willfully" describes an act which is done intentionally, knowingly, and purposely.
If a structure is divided into separately owned or leased units, each unit shall be considered a
separate structure for purposes of a prosecution under this subheading.
CR 6-102(a)
FELONY
$50,000.00 - 30 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
SUB. CONVICTION,
ENHANCED PENALTY
*1_6500*
**ARSON-FIRST DEGREE**
...did wilfully and maliciously [set fire/burn] a
[dwelling/occupied structure], to wit: _______, (give address or
describe structure as in "the dwelling house of ______(name),"
or "the occupied barn of ____ (name)," or "the occupied garage
of (name).") in violation of CR 6-102(a) of the Annotated Code
of Maryland.
NOTE: The dwelling or occupied structure may belong to the
accused or another. Any structure that is attached to a dwelling
house, such as an attached garage or shed, is a part of the
dwelling house. Any structure not attached to a dwelling house
must be an "Occupied Structure" (see definition, previous page)
to qualify for this section. Any burning or charring of any
portion of the dwelling or occupied structure will satisfy the
statute.
Rev. 10/01/2024
165.
CR 6-103
FELONY
$30,000.00 - 20 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
*1_6501*
**ARSON 2ND DEGREE**
...did wilfully and maliciously [set fire to/burn] a structure, to
wit: _____(give address or otherwise describe structure, as in
above section), in violation of CR 6-103 of the Annotated Code
of Maryland.
NOTE: The property may belong to the accused, or another.
CR 6-104(b)
FELONY
$5,000.00 - 5 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_6502*
**MALICIOUS BURNING/1ST DEG**
...did wilfully and maliciously [set fire to/burn] the personal
property of ______ (name), to wit: _____ (brief description of
property), the damage to the property being $1,000.00 or more,
in violation of CR 6-104(b) of the Annotated Code of
Maryland.
Rev. 10/01/2024
166.
CR 6-105(b)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 18 MONTHS
*1_6503*
**MALICIOUS BURNING/2ND DEG**
...did wilfully and maliciously [set fire to/burn] the property
of_______ (name), to wit: _________ (briefly describe
property), the damage to the property being less than $1,000.00,
in violation of CR 6-105(b) of the Annotated Code of
Maryland.
CR 6-106
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 - 5 YEARS
*1_6504*
**MALICIOUS BURN/FRAUD**
...did, with intent to defraud, [set fire to/burn] property, to wit:
_______ (describe property), in violation of CR 6-106 of
Annotated of Code of Maryland.
NOTE: This section may be charged with any other arson or
malicious burning section if there is also evidence of an intent
to defraud (such as a fraudulent claim for damages or
insurance). A separate sentence may be imposed concurrently
or consecutively.
Rev. 10/01/2024
167.
CR 6-107
MISDEMEANOR
$10,000.00 - 10 YEARS
*1_6505*
**ARSON/THREAT**
...did threaten [verbally/in writing] to [set fire to and
burn/explode a destructive device] [in/on/under] a structure, to
wit: ____(describe structure) in violation of CR 6-107 of the
Annotated Code of Maryland.
NOTE: A destructive explosive device is defined in CR 4-501.
NOTE: Structure includes occupied and unoccupied for this
section.
CR 6-108
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 30 DAYS
*2_2003*
**ARSON-TRASH CONTAINER**
...did wilfully and maliciously [set fire to/burn] the contents of a
[dumpster/trash containe/trash receptacle] belonging to another
person in violation of CR 6-108 of the Annotated Code of
Maryland.
NOTE: This applies to the contents only, and the trash
container must belong to someone other than the defendant. It is
not necessary to allege who it did belong to, merely that it did
not belong to the defendant.
Rev. 10/01/2024
168.
Burglary
CR 6-202(a)
FELONY
20 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
*2_3000*
**BURGLARY-FIRST DEGREE**
...did break and enter the dwelling house of ______ (owner,
lessee, etc.), located at _______, with the intent to commit theft
in violation of CR 6-202 of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
NOTE: "Theft" includes both misdemeanor and felony theft.
NOTE: If a building or structure is divided into separately
owned or leased units, each unit may not be considered a
separate dwelling or storehouse for purposes of a prosecution
under this subheading, unless it is objectively apparent that
each unit constitutes a separate dwelling or storehouse.
NOTE: A vehicle such as a motor home or RV, or a tent, is not
normally viewed as a "dwelling" within the meaning of this
statute. However, if a tent or vehicle is being used as a dwelling
it may qualify as such under this subheading.
CR 6-202(b)
FELONY
25 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
*1_1338*
**HOME INVASION **
...did break and enter the dwelling house of ______ (owner,
lessee, etc.), located at _______, with the intent to commit a
crime of violence in violation of CR 6-202 of the Annotated
Code of Maryland.
NOTE: For a list of crimes of violence, see CR 14-101.
Rev. 10/01/2024
169.
CR 6-203(a)
FELONY
15 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
*2_3010*
**BURGLARY/2ND DEGREE/GENERAL**
...did break and enter the storehouse of ______ (owner, lessee,
etc), located at ______, with the intent to commit [a theft/ a
crime of violence/arson in the second degree] in violation of
CR 6-203 of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
NOTE: For a list of crimes of violence, see Part I.
NOTE: "Storehouse" retains its judicially determined meaning
and also means any building, other construction, or watercraft,
including: any barn, stable, garage, pier, wharf, boathouse and
any facility attached to a pier or wharf; any shop, storeroom,
warehouse, factory, mill, house of worship, meetinghouse,
courthouse, workhouse, school, or public building and any
trailer, aircraft, boat, ship, or railroad car.
NOTE: If a building or structure is divided into separately
owned or leased units, each unit may not be considered a
separate dwelling or storehouse for purposes of a prosecution
under the subheading,unless it is objectively apparent that each
unit constitutes a separate dwelling or storehouse.
Rev. 10/01/2024
170.
CR 6-203(b)
FELONY
20 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
*2_3015*
**BURGLARY/2ND DEGREE/FIREARM**
...did break and enter the storehouse of ______ (owner, lessee),
with the intent to steal, take and carry away a firearm, to wit:
___, in violation of CR 6-203(b) of the Annotated Code of
Maryland.
NOTE: "Firearm" retains its statutorily provided definitions of:
1. Handgun, antique firearm, rifle, shotgun, short-barreled
shotgun, and short-barreled rifle, and those terms are defined in
CR 4-201;
2. Pistol, revolver, and antique pistol or revolver, as those terms
as are defined in CR 4-201;
3. Machine gun, as defined in CR 4-401;
4. Any other firearm that has not been modified to render it
permanently inoperative.
NOTE: If a building or structure is divided into separately
owned or leased units, each unit may not be considered a
separate dwelling or storehouse for purposed of a prosecution
under this subheading, unless it is objectively apparent that
each unit constitutes a separate dwelling or storehouse.
Rev. 10/01/2024
171.
CR 6-204
FELONY
10 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
*2_3020*
**BURGLARY-THIRD DEGREE**
...did break and enter the dwelling of _____ (owner,lessee,
etc.), located at _____ to commit a crime, to wit: ______, in
violation of CR 6-204 of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
NOTE: If a building or structure is divided into separately
owned or leased units, each unit may not be considered a
separate dwelling or storehouse for purposes of a prosecution
under this subheading, unless it is objectively apparent that
each unit constitutes a separate dwelling or storehouse.
NOTE: The violation created under this section is a lesser
included offense of a violation under CR6-202. Accordingly, if
a violation arising out of the same criminal incident is charged
under CR 6-202, there is no need to charge specifically under
this section unless there is evidence that the defendant had the
specific intent to commit two crimes, one of which would
qualify under CR 6-202 and the other of which would not.
CR 6-205(a)
MISDEMEANOR
3 YEARS
*2_3030*
**BURGLARY-FOURTH DEGREE-DWELLING**
...did break and enter the dwelling of _______(owner, lessee,
etc), located at _____, in violation of CR 6-205(a) of the
Annotated Code of Maryland.
NOTE: If a building or structure is divided into separately
owned or leased units, each unit may not be considered a
separate dwelling or storehouse for purposes of a prosecution
under the subheading, unless it is objectively apparent that each
unit constitutes a separate dwelling or storehouse.
NOTE: The violation created under this section is a lesser
included offense of any violation under sections 202, 203 and
204. Accordingly, if a violation arising from the same criminal
incident is charged under those sections, there is no need to
charge specifically under this section UNLESS criminal tools
were used. See Burglary 4th Degree/Tools.
Rev. 10/01/2024
172.
CR 6-205(b)
MISDEMEANOR
3 YEARS
*1_1130*
**BURGLARY-FOURTH DEGREE-STOREHOUSE**
...did break and enter the storehouse of _______(owner, lessee,
etc), located at _____, in violation of CR 6-205(b) of the
Annotated Code of Maryland.
NOTE: If a building or structure is divided into separately
owned or leased units, each unit may not be considered a
separate dwelling or storehouse for purposes of a prosecution
under the subheading, unless it is objectively apparent that each
unit constitutes a separate dwelling or storehouse.
NOTE: The violation created under this section is a lesser
included offense of any violation under sections 202, 203 and
204. Accordingly, if a violation arising from the same criminal
incident is charged under those sections, there is no need to
charge specifically under this section UNLESS criminal tools
were used. See Burglary 4th Degree/Tools.
CR 6-205(c)
MISDEMEANOR
3 YEARS
*2_3040*
**BURGLARY-4TH DEGREE THEFT**
...was [in/on] the [dwelling/storehouse/yard/garden/other area,
to wit: ____] of _____ (owner, lessee, etc) located at ______,
with the intent to commit theft in violation of CR 6-205(c) of
the Annotated Code of Maryland.
NOTE: If a building or structure is divided into separately
owned or leased units, each unit may not be considered a
separate dwelling or storehouse for the purpose of a prosecution
under this subheading, unless it is objectively apparent that
each unit constitutes a separate dwelling or storehouse.
NOTE: A person convicted of a violation of CR 7-104 may not
also be convicted of violating this part of CR 6-205(c), based
on the act or acts establishing the violation of CR 7-104.
Rev. 10/01/2024
173.
CR 6-205(d)
MISDEMEANOR
3 YEARS
*2_3045*
**BURGLARY-4TH DEGREE/PERMIT TOOL USE**
...did permit the use of burglar's tools; to wit: _____, in the
commission of a burglary.
CR 6-205(d)
MISDEMEANOR
3 YEARS
*2_3050*
**BURGLARY-4TH DEGREE/TOOLS**
...did possess burglar's tools, to wit: ____, with the intent to use
them in the commission of a burglary.
NOTE: "Burglar's Tools" means a picklock, key, crowbar,
prybar, jack, or bit; nitroglycerin, dynamite, gunpowder, or
other explosive material; an acetylene torch, electric arc,
burning bar, thermal lance, oxygen lance, or similar device
capable of burning through metal, concrete, or other solid
material; or any other tool, instrument, or device that has been
adapted, designed, or used for committing or facilitating the
commission of a burglary offense.
Rev. 10/01/2024
174.
CR 6-206(a)
MISDEMEANOR
3 YEARS
*2_3080*
**BURG TOOLS-MOT. VEH/POSS**
...did possess burglar's tools, to wit: ______ with the intent to
use the same in the commission of a crime involving the
breaking and entering of a motor vehicle.
CR 6-206(b)
MISDEMEANOR
3 YEARS
*2_3090*
**ROGUE AND VAGABOND**
...was [in/on] the motor vehicle of ____ (owner, lessee, etc.),
with the intent to commit theft of [the vehicle/ property within
the motor vehicle/property on the motor vehicle].
Rev. 10/01/2024
175.
CR 6-207
FELONY
20 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
*2_3060*
**BURGLARY WITH EXPLOSIVES**
...did commit burglary in the [first/second/third] degree at
_____ (location) and did [open/attempt to open] a
[vault/safe/secure repository] by the use of a destructive device,
as defined in Section 4-501 of this article, in violation of CR 6-
207 of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
NOTE: Since an explosive is a burglar's tool, a separate charge
of "Burglary 4th Degree/Poss. Tools (2-3050) should normally
accompany this section.
NOTE: A sentence for violation of this section may be imposed
separate from and consecutive to or concurrent with a sentence
for any other offense arising from the same criminal incident.
NOTE: Section 4-501 defines "Destructive Device" as
explosive, incendiary, or toxic material that has been combined
with a delivery or detonating apparatus so as to be capable of
inflicting injury to persons or damage to property. "Destructive
Devices" include devices which are primarily designed and
manufactured for military purposes as instrumentalities of
destruction, including any bomb, grenade, mine, shell, missile,
flame-thrower, or poison gas; and any explosive, incendiary, or
toxic material which has been delibrately modified,
containerized or otherwise equipped with any sort of special
delivery, activation or detonation component so as to give it the
destructive characteristics of a military ordnance, including a
molotov cocktail, pipe bomb, or petroleum soaked ammonium
nitrate.
Rev. 10/01/2024
176.
CR 6-208
FELONY
$5,000.00 - 5 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*2_3070*
**B & E RESEARCH FACILITY**
...did break and enter into ____, a research facility, without the
permission of said research facility, to [obtain unauthorized
control over/alter or eradicate/ damage or deface/move research
property in a manner intended to cause harm to/ destroy or
remove/and engage in conduct that results in the removal of]
research property, to wit: _____, in violation of CR 6-208 of the
Annotated Code of Maryland.
NOTE: "Research Facility" means any enclosure or separately
secure yard, pad, pond, laboratory, pasture, or pen, the purpose
of which is to conduct research, house research subjects, or
store supplies, records, data, prototypes, or equipment
necessary to or derived from research.
NOTE: "Research Property" means any property related to
research in a research facility, regardless of value, including
any sample, specimen, research subject, record, data, test result,
or proprietary information.
Rev. 10/01/2024
177.
CR 6-301
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 60 DAYS
*3_4025*
**MAL DESTR PROP/ VALUE - $1,000**
...did willfully and maliciously [destroy/injure/deface]______
(describe), the [real/personal] property of _____ (owner/lessee,
etc.).
NOTE: Under CR 6-301(f), value of damage is not a
substantive element of crime and need not be stated in the
charging document. However, if value cannot be determined, or
under $1,000, use this charge to ensure correct penalty.
CR 6-301
MISDEMEANOR
$2,500.00 - 3 YEARS
*3_4030*
**MAL DESTR PROP VALUE $1,000+**
...did willfully and maliciously [destroy/injure/deface] ____
(describe), the [real/personal] property of ____ (owner/lessee,
etc.).
NOTE: Under CR 6-301(f), value of damage is not a
substantive element of crime and need not be stated in the
charging document. However, if there is evidence the value is
at least $1,000, use this charge to ensure correct penalty.
CR 6-301(e)
MISDEMEANOR
$2,500.00 - 3 YEARS
*3_4035*
**MAL DES-SCHEME/VALU $1,000+**
...did, pursuant to one scheme and continuing course of
conduct, wilfully and maliciously destroy, injure, deface and
molest ____________ (list all property damaged), the property
of ____(list all owners or lessees).
NOTE: The State may use this charge to combine the value of
all damaged property to achieve an aggregate value of over
$1000. Use this charge if value of damage is $1000 or more.
NOTE: CR 6-301 specifically provides that malicious
destruction can be committed by commission of an "act of
graffiti." An act of "Graffiti" means a violation of this section
by permanent drawing, permanent painting or making of any
permanent mark or inscription on the real or personal property
of another without their permission.
In addition to the penalties provided, a person who violates this
section shall be ordered to pay restitution or perform
community service or both.
Rev. 10/01/2024
178.
Throwing Missiles - Occupied Vehicle of
Instrumentality of Public Transportation
CR 6-302
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 1 YEAR
*1_2903*
**MAL DEST MISSILES AT VEH.**
...did unlawfully and willfully [throw/shoot/propel] a _____
(describe object, see note) at or into a vehicle to wit: ______
(describe) occupied by _____ (see note).
NOTE: Item thrown or propelled may be a rock, stone, brick, a
piece of iron steel, or other like metal; or any dangerous or
deadly missile.
NOTE: The Acts of 1997 strike the term "fire bomb" from this
section. A fire bombing as previously proscribed under this
section is punishable under CR 4-501(b).
To qualify under this section, the vehicle can be any vehicle or
instrumentality of transportation.
To qualify under this section, the vehicle must be occupied by
one or more persons. If one, state name. If more than one, state
all names if known, or the name of driver, owner, or
complainant followed by the words " ....and _____ other
persons.
CR 6-303(c)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 6 MONTHS
*1_0217*
**ELEC CO TMPR W/EQUIP/FACILITIES**
...did willfully tamper with and interfere with the
[materials/equipment] of _____, an electric company.
NOTE: Section does not apply to employees, authorized agents,
etc. of electric company.
Rev. 10/01/2024
179.
CR 6-303(c)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 6 MONTHS
*1_2608*
**ELEC CO TAMPER W/CONDUCTOR**
...did willfully connect to an electrical conductor belonging to
____, an electric company, to use electricity.
NOTE: See CR 6-303(b) for exceptions.
CR 6-303(c)(3)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 6 MONTHS
*1_0215*
**ELECTR CO: TAMPER W/METER**
...did willfully tamper with a meter used to register electric
current consumed, belonging to ____, an electric company.
Rev. 10/01/2024
180.
CR 6-304(a)
MISDEMEANOR
$250.00 - 6 MONTHS
*2_2699*
**GAS CO TAMPER W/EQP: DAMAGE**
...did wrongfully and maliciously
[damage/connect/disconnect/tap/interfere with /tamper with]
[materials/equipment/facilities] belonging to ____(name of
company), a company using and engaged in the [manufacture/
supply] of gas for light, heat and power.
Gas Companies - Tapping or Tampering, Etc.,
Pipes, Etc.
CR 6-304(2)(c)
MISDEMEANOR
$250.00 - 6 MONTHS
*1_0213*
**GAS CO TMPR W/LINE DEFRAUD**
...did, with intent to injure and defraud ___ (gas company),
[connect/cause to be connected] to a main service pipe, other
pipe, tube and___ (other instrument) for conducting and
supplying gas to a burner without passing through the meter
provided for measuring and registering the quantity of gas
consumed.
CR 6-304(2)(i)(ii)
MISDEMEANOR
$250.00 - 6 MONTHS
*1_0212*
**GAS CO MKE BYPAS PIPE DEFR**
...did, with intent to injure and defraud ____ (gas company),
[make/cause to be made] a [ pipe/ tube/ ___ (other instrument)]
for conducting and supplying gas to a burner without passing
through the meter for measuring and registering the quantity of
gas consumed.
Rev. 10/01/2024
181.
CR 6-305(c)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 6 MONTHS
*1_0188*
**WATER SUP CONNECT UNLAWFUL**
...did make a connection with a water equipment for the
purpose of [wasting/using] water supplied by _______
(company).
Water Company Meters and Equipment
CR 6-305(c)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 6 MONTHS
*1_2699*
**WTR SUP PROP/EQUIP: TAMPER**
...did wrongfully and maliciously
[connect/disconnect/tap/interfere with/tamper with] water
equipment belonging to ____ (name company), using and
engaging in the supplying of water for
[domestic/agricultural/manufacturing] purposes.
CR 6-305(c)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 6 MONTHS
*1_0189*
**WATER SUPPLY METER: TAMPER**
...did wrongfully and maliciously tamper with a meter used by
_____ to measure water consumed.
Rev. 10/01/2024
182.
MANUFACTURED ARTICLES
Removing/Defacing Serial Numbers
CR 6-306(a)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 18 MONTHS
*2_2800*
**MAN SERIAL#: REMOV/OBLIT**
...did [remove/deface/obliterate] the manufacturer's serial
number [punched/affixed by plate] to _____ (article or
product), with the intent of preventing the
[tracing/identification] of said article or product.
CR 6-306(b)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 18 MONTHS
*1_0291*
**MAN SERIAL# RETAIN ITEM**
...did knowingly[ keep/offer for sale] ____ (article or product-
see TR 14-107(m) for exceptions), from which the
manufacturer's serial number had been
[removed/defaced/obliterated].
CR 6-307(a)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 18 MONTHS
*2_2810*
**SELL/POSSES STOLEN MANF NO**
...unlawfully did [sell/possess] stolen [manufactured serial
numbers/vehicle identification plates/labels].
Rev. 10/01/2024
183.
CR 6-307(a)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 18 MONTHS
*2_2820*
**POSS SERIAL #/FRAUD PURPOSES**
...unlawfully did possess [manufactured serial numbers/vehicle
indentification plates/labels] with the intent for the [serial
numbers/ vehicle identification plates/labels] to be [affixed to
stolen property/ to be used for fraudulent purposes].
CR 6-402
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 90 DAYS
*2_2210*
**TRESPASS-POSTED PROPERTY**
...did trespass and enter upon the property at _______(location),
said property being posted against trespassers in a conspicuous
manner.
NOTE: The previous requirement that the prosecution be
brought by the landowner or tenant has been eliminated. The
posting requirements are included as part of subsection (a)(1) of
CR 6-402.
NOTE: See CR 6-402 regarding definition of "conspicuous".
NOTE: See CR 6-402(b) for subsequent violations.
NOTE: Under CR 6-412 charges under Title 6, Subtitle 4 of the
Criminal Law Article (including this charge), do not apply to a
licensed professional land surveyor or an agent or employee of
a professional land surveyor, who enters a property to practice
land surveying under BOP 15-101. If conduct was outside the
scope of practicing land surveying, charges may still apply.
Rev. 10/01/2024
184.
CR 6-403
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 90 DAYS
*2_2220*
**TRESPASS: PRIVATE PROPERTY**
...did [enter upon/remain upon/cross over] the private property,
and premises of _____ (owner) after having been duly notified
not to do so by _____, the [owner/agent of the owner].
NOTE: See CR 6-403(c) for subsequent violations.
NOTE: Under CR 6-412 charges under Title 6, Subtitle 4 of the
Criminal Law Article (including this charge), do not apply to a
licensed professional land surveyor or an agent or employee of
a professional land surveyor, who enters a property to practice
land surveying under BOP 15-101. If conduct was outside the
scope of practicing land surveying, charges may still apply.
CR 6-403
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 90 DAYS
*2_2230*
**TRESPASS: BOAT**
...did [board/remain upon] the marine vessel of _____ (owner)
after having been duly notified not to do so by ______, the
[owner/agent of the owner].
NOTE: Subsection applies to property used as a housing project
and operated by a housing authority or another state public
body, if required notification given by duly authorized agent of
the housing authority or other state public body.
NOTE: Exception is provided for the Mayor and City Council
of Baltimore to enact legislation respecting public
accommodations.
NOTE: See CR 6-403(c) for subsequent violations.
NOTE: Under CR 6-412 charges under Title 6, Subtitle 4 of the
Criminal Law Article (including this charge), do not apply to a
licensed professional land surveyor or an agent or employee of
a professional land surveyor, who enters a property to practice
land surveying under BOP 15-101. If conduct was outside the
scope of practicing land surveying, charges may still apply.
Rev. 10/01/2024
185.
CR 6-404(b)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 90 DAYS
*2_2240*
**OFF-ROAD VEHICLE ON PROPERTY**
… did unlawfully [operate/use] [a vehicle/an off-road vehicle to wit:
_______(describe vehicle not listed under CR 6-404(a))], on an area of
private property that was not a clearly designated driveway located at
______(address), without having in their possession, the written
consent of ______, the [owner/tenant] of the property.
NOTE: See CR 6-401 for definition of off-road vehicle
NOTE: See CR 6-404(a) for exceptions.
NOTE: Under CR 6-412 charges under Title 6, Subtitle 4 of the
Criminal Law Article (including this charge), do not apply to a licensed
professional land surveyor or an agent or employee of a professional
land surveyor, who enters a property to practice land surveying under
BOP 15-101. If conduct was outside the scope of practicing land
surveying, charges may still apply.
CR 6-405
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 90 DAYS
*2_2250*
**OFF-ROAD VEH/GOV PROPERTY**
...did unlawfully [operate/use] an off-road vehicle to wit:
______(describe vehicle not listed under CR 6-405(b)), on property
knowlingly owned and leased by the State of Maryland and any political
subdivision.
NOTE: See CR 6-401 for definition of off-road vehicle
NOTE: See CR 6-405(b) for exceptions.
NOTE: Under CR 6-412 charges under Title 6, Subtitle 4 of the Criminal
Law Article (including this charge), do not apply to a licensed
professional land surveyor or an agent or employee of a professional land
surveyor, who enters a property to practice land surveying under BOP
15-101. If conduct was outside the scope of practicing land surveying,
charges may still apply.
CR 6-406
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 90 DAYS
*2_2270*
**TRESPASS-CULTIVATED LAND**
...did, without permission from the [owner/agent of the owner] wantonly
enter upon the cultivated land of _____(name).
NOTE: "Cultivated Land" means land which has been cleared of its
natural vegetation and is planted with a crop or orchard.
NOTE: Under CR 6-412 charges under Title 6, Subtitle 4 of the Criminal
Law Article (including this charge), do not apply to a licensed
professional land surveyor or an agent or employee of a professional land
surveyor, who enters a property to practice land surveying under BOP
15-101. If conduct was outside the scope of practicing land surveying,
charges may still apply.
Rev. 10/01/2024
186.
CR 6-407
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 90 DAYS
*2_2260*
**TRESPASS-RACE TRACK/STABLE**
...did [enter/remain in] the stable area of _____, a race track,
after having been notified by ____, a [track official/security
guard/ policeman] that the [entering/remaining in] of said stable
area was not allowed.
NOTE: Under CR 6-412 charges under Title 6, Subtitle 4 of the
Criminal Law Article (including this charge), do not apply to a
licensed professional land surveyor or an agent or employee of
a professional land surveyor, who enters a property to practice
land surveying under BOP 15-101. If conduct was outside the
scope of practicing land surveying, charges may still apply.
CR 6-408
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 90 DAYS
*2_2280*
**TRESPASS-PEEPING TOM**
...did enter upon the land and premises of _____ (owner) for the
purpose of invading the privacy of the occupant of said
premises by looking into said premises.
NOTE: Facts must show that it would be possible to see in, i.e.,
it is presumed that one cannot see into a dark room (lights out)
in the dark of night.
NOTE: Under CR 6-412 charges under Title 6, Subtitle 4 of the
Criminal Law Article (including this charge), do not apply to a
licensed professional land surveyor or an agent or employee of
a professional land surveyor, who enters a property to practice
land surveying under BOP 15-101. If conduct was outside the
scope of practicing land surveying, charges may still apply.
Rev. 10/01/2024
187.
CR 6-409(a)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 6 MONTHS
*3_5707*
**TRESPAS PUB AGNCY AFTER HR**
...did [refuse/fail] to leave _____, a property of the ______, a
public agency, during regular closing hours, having no lawful
business therein and having been requested to leave by
______(name) an authorized employee.
NOTE: It must show that the acts took place after regular hours
and while the property was closed. The facts must clearly
demonstrate a lack of lawful business, but lawful business
could cover a wide range of business or interests. There must
have been an actual notice given. The unlawful activity must be
clearly and specifically described.
NOTE: Under CR 6-412 charges under Title 6, Subtitle 4 of the
Criminal Law Article (including this charge), do not apply to a
licensed professional land surveyor or an agent or employee of
a professional land surveyor, who enters a property to practice
land surveying under BOP 15-101. If conduct was outside the
scope of practicing land surveying, charges may still apply.
CR 6-409(b)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 6 MONTHS
*1_0344*
**TREPASS PUB AGNCY DUR HRS**
...did [refuse/fail] to leave _____, a property of ______, a
public agency, during regular business hours upon being
requested to do so by an authorized employee and when the
defendant [had no apparent lawful business to pursue/was
acting in a manner disruptive of and disturbing to the conduct
of normal business].
NOTE: It must show that the acts took place during regular
business hours. The facts must clearly describe "no lawful
business", or the acts complained of must clearly specify how
the normal business was disrupted and disturbed. Mere
entrance into a public building, following a prior notification,
does not amount to a criminal trespass under this section.
NOTE: Under CR 6-412 charges under Title 6, Subtitle 4 of the
Criminal Law Article (including this charge), do not apply to a
licensed professional land surveyor or an agent or employee of
a professional land surveyor, who enters a property to practice
land surveying under BOP 15-101. If conduct was outside the
scope of practicing land surveying, charges may still apply.
Rev. 10/01/2024
188.
CR 6-410
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 6 MONTHS
*2_2290*
**TRESPASS GOVERNMENT HOUSE**
...did wantonly trespass on the property of Government House.
NOTE: No requirement that the property of Government House be
posted against unlawful entry or trespass.
NOTE: Under CR 6-412 charges under Title 6, Subtitle 4 of the
Criminal Law Article (including this charge), do not apply to a licensed
professional land surveyor or an agent or employee of a professional
land surveyor, who enters a property to practice land surveying under
BOP 15-101. If conduct was outside the scope of practicing land
surveying, charges may still apply.
CR 6-411(c)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 1 YEAR
*1_1794*
**FIREARM TRESPASS ANOTH DWELLING **
...did willfully [wear/carry/transport] a firearm and [enter/trespass] in
the dwelling of ______(name), located at : ______(address) without
the express permission of the [owner/owner’s agent], either personally
or to the public generally, to wear, carry, or transport the firearm inside
said dwelling.
NOTE: See CR 6-411 (a) for definition of “dwelling”.
See CR 6-411 (b) for exceptions.
NOTE: Under CR 6-412 charges under Title 6, Subtitle 4 of the
Criminal Law Article (including this charge), do not apply to a licensed
professional land surveyor or an agent or employee of a professional
land surveyor, who enters a property to practice land surveying under
BOP 15-101. If conduct was outside the scope of practicing land
surveying, charges may still apply.
CR 6-411(d)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 1 YEAR
*1_1795*
**FIREARM TRESPASS ANOTH PROP **
...did willfully [wear/carry/transport] a firearm and [enter/trespass] on the
property of______(name), located at : ______(address) without the
[owner/owner’s agent] posting a clear and conspicuous sign indicating
that it is permissible or having given the express permission to wear,
carry, or transport a firearm on the property.
NOTE: See CR 6-411 (a) for definition of “property”.
See CR 6-411 (b) for exceptions.
DO NOT CHARGE. Current US District Court injunction AGAINST enforcement (9-
29-2023). See Kipke et al. v. Moore et al., No. GLR-23-1293, ECF No. 12);
Novotny et al. v. Moore et al., No. GLR-23-1295, ECF No. 24.
Rev. 10/01/2024
189.
RAILROADS
CR 6-502(b)(1)
FELONY
$5,000.00 - 10 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*3_5750*
**RR: INTENT OBSTRUCT ETC.**
...did [break/damage] __________ (railroad) by ______
(manner) with the intent to [obstruct/derail] from the tracks a
railroad vehicle, to wit: ____________ (describe vehicle).
NOTE: "railroad vehicle" includes a car, carriage engine,
locomotive, or tender.
NOTE: In this section, "railroad includes a switch, frog, rail,
roadbed, sleeper. Viaduct, bridge, trestle, culvert, embankment,
structure, or appliance that pertains to or connects with a
railroad.
Obstructing/Breaking Railroad to Overthrow
Railroad Vehicle
CR 6-502(b)(2)
FELONY
$5,000.00 - 10 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*3_5740*
**RR: INTENT OBSTRUCT ETC.**
...did [place /caused to be placed] ______ (describe object) on
______ (railroad), with the intent to [obstruct/derail] from the
tracks of said railroad a railroad vehicle, to wit: __________
(describe vehicle).
Rev. 10/01/2024
190.
Getting on Engine, etc., W/O Authority; Free
Transportation of Convicted Persons
CR 6-503
MISDEMEANOR
$1000.00 - 6 MONTHS
*1_0589*
**RR: ON EQUIPT W/O AUTHORITY**
...unlawfully was [on/in] a railroad vehicle.
NOTE: Statute requires that the railroad vehicle be upon a
railroad track during the offense. This law does NOT prohibit
being on a railroad track. Use trespass laws for that offense if
tracks are posted.
Interfering W/Signals / Giving Unauthorized
Signals
CR 6-504
MISDEMEANOR
6 MONTHS
*8_5500*
**RR: INTERFERE W/SIGNALS**
...did, without authorization, give a train signal to [start a
stopped train / stop a moving train].
Rev. 10/01/2024
191.
Shooting/Throwing at Train
CR 6-505(b)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 5 YEARS
*3_5312*
**RR: SHOOT/THROW AT**
...did wilfully and maliciously [shoot at/throw ____ at/cause
____ to fall upon/cause ___ to strike against] a
[locomotive/motor/ tender/car] used upon a [railroad/electric
railway] using [wood/stone/other matter _____ (describe)/ a
thing ____ (describe)].
Unauthorized Buying/Selling of Tickets
CR 6-506(a)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
$100.00 - 6 MONTHS
*3_2800*
**RR: UNAUTH BUY/SELL TCKTS**
…did, without authorization, [buy/sell/engage in the business of
buying /engage in the business ofselling] [railroad
tickets/unused portions of a railroad tickets].
CR 6-506(a)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$100.00 - 6 MONTHS
*2_0264*
**RR: VENDR/BROKR-ACT W/O AUT**
...did, without authorization, act as a [vendor/broker] of
[whole/partial] railroad tickets.
Rev. 10/01/2024
192.
CR 6-506(a)(3)
MISDEMEANOR
$100.00 - 6 MONTHS
*2_0265*
**RR: TCKTS BUY/SELL NO AUTH**
...did, without authorization, solicit for the unlawful
[buying/selling] of railroad tickets [personally/by sign/by
advertisement/by other ________(describe)].
CR 6-506(a)(4)
MISDEMEANOR
$100.00 - 6 MONTHS
*2_0266*
**RR: TKTS AID/ABET TO BUY/SL**
...did [aid/abet] in the unlawful [buying/selling] of railroad
tickets.
Rev. 10/01/2024
193.
Theft
Commissioners and Police Officers processing a theft charge involving theft of motor fuel
dispensed into a vehicle should insert an “F” in the CJIS code in order to effect appropriate
reporting in the event of a conviction.
CR 7-104
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$15,000.00 – 10 YEARS
*1_1135*
**THEFT: $25,000 TO UNDER $100,000**
...did steal _____ (property or service stolen) of _______ (owner) having a
value of at least $25,000 but less than $100,000, in violation of CR 7-104
of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
CR 7-104
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$25,000.00 – 20 YEARS
*1_1134*
**THEFT: $100,000 PLUS**
...did steal _____ (property or service stolen) of _______ (owner) having a
value of $100,000 or more, in violation of CR 7-104 of the Annotated
Code of Maryland.
NOTE: An "owner" can be anyone in possession, lawful or otherwise. See
the definition of "owner" in CR 7-101(g) if in doubt. If the owner and the
victim are two different people and both names are known, it is permissible
to add to the charge wording as shown below: ...steal (the property) of
____ (owner) from _____ (victim).
NOTE: Violations of CR 7-104 through 108 are tried in the District Court,
whether a felony or a misdemeanor. A person who obtains property or
services by uttering a bad check may be immediately prosecuted under
"theft", if the person uttering the check was the drawer and did not have an
account with the drawee at the time of utterance.
NOTE: Venue - A person who violates this section by use of an interactive
computer service may be prosecuted in any county in which the victim
resides or the electronic communication originated or was received.
Rev. 10/01/2024
194.
CR 7-104
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$10,000.00 – 5 YEARS
*1_1136*
**THEFT: $1,500 TO UNDER $25,000**
...did steal _____ (property or service stolen) of _______ (owner) having a
value of at least $1,500 but less than $25,000, in the violation of CR 7-104 of
the Annotated Code of Maryland.
CR 7-104
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 6 MONTHS
*1_1137*
** THEFT: $100 TO UNDER $1,500**
...did steal _____ (property or service stolen) of _______ (owner) having a
value of at least $100 but less than $1,500, in the violation of CR 7-104 of
the Annotated Code of Maryland.
NOTE: See 7-104(g) for subsequent offense penalties.
NOTE: It is suggested that you charge each misdemeanor offense separately
and then charge all of the offense as "one scheme" and "a continuing course
of conduct", provided there is not a break in the chain of events.
Furthermore, the charge pursuant to "one scheme" and "a continuing course
of conduct" is synonymous with an aggregate theft charge.
CR 7-104(3)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 90 DAYS
*1_0521*
**THEFT LESS THAN $100.00**
…did steal ______________ (property or service) of ______ (owner) having
a value of less than $100.00.
Rev. 10/01/2024
195.
CR 7-104
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$15,000.00 – 10 YEARS
*1_1139*
**THEFT SCHEME: $25,000 TO UNDER $100,000**
...did, between the dates of _____ and _____, pursuant to one scheme and
continuing course of conduct, steal _____ (property or service stolen) of
_______ (owner) having a value of at least $25,000 but less than $100,000,
in violation of CR 7-104 of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
CR 7-104
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$25,000.00 – 20 YEARS
*1_1303*
**THEFT SCHEME: $100,000 PLUS**
...did, between the dates of _____ and _____, pursuant to one scheme and
continuing course of conduct, steal _____ (property or service stolen) of
_______ (owner) having a value of $100,000 or more, in violation of CR 7-
104 of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
NOTE: An "owner" can be anyone in possession, lawful or otherwise. See
the definition of "owner" in CR 7-101(g) if in doubt. If the owner and the
victim are two different people and both names are known, it is permissible
to add to the charge wording as shown below: ...steal (the property) of
____ (owner) from _____ (victim)….
NOTE: Violations of CR 7-104 through 108 are tried in the District Court,
whether a felony or a misdemeanor. A person who obtains property or
services by uttering a bad check may be immediately prosecuted under
"theft", if the person uttering the check was the drawer and did not have an
account with the drawee at the time of utterance.
NOTE: Venue - A person who violates this section by use of an interactive
computer service may be prosecuted in any county in which the victim
resides or the electronic communication originated or was received.
Rev. 10/01/2024
196.
CR 7-104
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$10,000.00 – 5 YEARS
*1_1160*
**THEFT SCHEME: $1,500 TO UNDER $25,000**
...did, between the dates of _____ and _____, pursuant to one scheme and
continuing course of conduct, steal _____ (property or service stolen) of
_______ (owner) having a value of at least $1,500 but less than $25,000, in
the violation of CR 7-104 of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
CR 7-104
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 6 MONTHS
*1_1161*
** THEFT SCHEME: $100 TO UNDER $1,500**
...did, between the dates of _____ and _____, pursuant to one scheme and
continuing course of conduct, steal _____ (property or service stolen) of
_______ (owner) having a value of at least $100 but less than $1,500, in the
violation of CR 7-104 of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
NOTE: See 7-104(g) for subsequent offense penalties.
NOTE: It is suggested that you charge each misdemeanor offense separately
and then charge all of the offense as "one scheme" and "a continuing course
of conduct", provided there is not a break in the chain of events.
Furthermore, the charge pursuant to "one scheme" and "a continuing course
of conduct" is synonymous with an aggregate theft charge.
CR 7-105
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$5,000.00 - 5 YEARS
(SEE NOTE)
*2_0480*
**MOTOR VEH/UNLAWFUL TAKING**
...did unlawfully, knowingly, and wilfully take out of _______'s (victim's)
lawful [custody/control/use], a motor vehicle, to wit: _________ (describe),
without the consent of said _____ (victim), in violation of CR 7-105, of the
Annotated Code of Maryland.
NOTE: "Motor Vehicle" is defined in Transportation Article, Sec. 11-135.
NOTE: All theft charges are within the exclusive original jurisdiction of the
District Court, regardless of whether they are misdemeanor or felony, and do
not receive a preliminary hearing.
Rev. 10/01/2024
197.
CR 7-106
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 60 DAYS
*2_0455*
**NEWSPAPER THEFT**
...did [wilfully/knowingly] [obtain/exert] unauthorized control
over newspapers, to wit: _____ (name paper and number of
copies) with the intent to prevent others from reading the said
newspapers.
NOTE: "Newspaper" includes any periodical distributed on a
complementary or compensatory basis.
EMBEZZLING PROPERTY AND WRITINGS
Fraudulent Misappropriation By Fiduciary
CR 7-113(a)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
5 YEARS (1 YEAR MIN)
*1_2799*
**EMBEZZLE MISAPPROPRIATE**
... did being a fiduciary, fraudulently and willfully appropriate
[money/thing of value to wit: ________), that said fiduciary
held in fiduciary capacity, contrary to the requirements of their
trust responsibility.
CR 7-113(a)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
5 YEARS (1 YEAR MIN)
*1_0460*
**EMBEZZLE-MISAPPROPRIATE**
... did being a fiduciary, secrete [money/thing of value to wit:
_______], that said fiduciary held in fiduciary capacity, with
fraudulent intent to use said [money/thing of value] contrary to
the requirements of their trust responsibility.
Rev. 10/01/2024
198.
Fraud - Failure to Deliver Drafts for Stored
Merchandise
CR 7-116
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 - 10 YEARS
*1_5507*
**FRAUD-MERCHANDIS IN STORAGE**
...did for their own benefit, fail to to deliver the [draft/bill of
exchange] and other documents required for shipment of the
cargo of [grain/ other merchandise to wit: ____(describe) and a
policy of insurance on the [grain/merchandise], to ____(name),
the party who entrusted the person with money under the
circumstances described in CR 7-116(a), as soon as the
shipment of [grain/merchandise] was completed and the bill of
lading was delivered to the purchaser.
Removal from Store Premises, Etc.
CR 7-201(b)(i)
MISDEMEANOR
$25.00
*1_2411*
**GROCERY CARTS-REMOVAL**
...did remove from_______, a [grocery store/store/market],
without the consent of the owner of said [grocery
store/store/market] or his agents, a wheeled cart or similar
device ________ (specify) provided by said owner for the
purpose of carrying materials.
NOTE: Applies only when cart is taken from the store or
parking lot, except that destruction may be on the premises and
the destroyer need not have taken the cart. The cart must be
marked with the owner's name and address. Notice of the law
must be prominently posted at the public exits.
Rev. 10/01/2024
199.
CR 7-202
MISDEMEANOR
$100.00 - 6 MONTHS
*1_2800*
**APPROP PROP - W/O CONSENT**
...did wilfully [appropriate and use/permit ____(person) to
appropriate and use] ______(name property), which is the
subject matter of a bailment, without the consent of ______
(owner), _______ (defendant) being [a bailee/an employee/a
servant/an agent of a bailee].
CR 7-203
MISDEMEANOR
$100.00 - 4 YEARS
*1_1466*
**UNAUTH REMOVAL OF MOTOR VEHICLE**
...did without permission, take and carry away [from the
premises/out of the control/from the use] of ______, [the
owner/ the agent of the owner/ a governmental unit], a motor
vehicle to wit: ______(describe).
NOTE: See CR 7-203(b)(1) for minimum penalty of 6m-$50 if
convicted.
NOTE: Use this code only if motor vehicle was taken. See TA
11-135 for definition of motor vehicle.
CR 7-203
MISDEMEANOR
$100.00 - 4 YEARS
*1_1467*
**UNAUTH REMOVAL OF PROP**
...did without permission, take and carry away [from the
premises/out of the control/from the use] of ______, [the
owner/ the agent of the owner/a governmental unit],
______(describe property taken).
NOTE: See CR 7-203(b)(1) for minimum penalty of 6m-$50 if
convicted.
NOTE: Property subject to this charge includes: a vehicle,
vessel, or livestock. DO NOT USE IF A MOTOR
VEHICLE WAS TAKEN.
Rev. 10/01/2024
200.
Hires - Rental of Motor Vehicle
Abandoning/Refusing to Return
CR 7-205
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 1 YEAR
*1_0220*
**VEHICL/RENTED: ABANDON**
...did abandon a motor vehicle, to wit: ____ after
[leasing/renting] same under an agreement to return said motor
vehicle at the termination of the period for which it was [leased/
rented].
NOTE: This may not be charged until 5 days after written
demand described in CR 7-205(b)(1) is sent and the demand is
not met.
CR 7-205
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 1 YEAR
*1_2405*
**VEHICL/RENTD: FAIL RETURN**
...did [abandon/refuse to return/willfully neglect to return] a
motor vehicle to wit:______, after [leasing/renting] said motor
vehicle from ________(lessor of motor vehicle) under an
agreement to return said motor vehicle at the end of the
[leasing/rental] period.
NOTE: This may not be charged until 5 days after written
demand described in CR 7-205(b)(1) is sent and the demand is
not met.
Rev. 10/01/2024
201.
ELECTRONIC THEFT DEVICE
CR 7-301(c)
MISDEMEANOR
$1000 - 1 YEAR
*1_1472*
**ELECTRONIC THEFT DEVICE **
...did knowingly possess with the intent to commit theft a
device _________ (device name) intended to shield
merchandise from detection by an electronic security system.
CR 7-301(d)
MISDEMEANOR
$1000 - 1 YEAR
*1_1473*
**ELECTRONIC THEFT - TOOL**
...did knowingly possess A [tool/device] designed to allow the
[de-activation/removal from merchandise] [an electronic
security system/device] used as part of an electronic security
system with the intent to [de-activate the security
system/remove the device from merchandise] without
permission.
Rev. 10/01/2024
202.
Computers - Illegal Access
CR 7-302(c)(1)(i)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*1_2804*
**COMPUTERS ILLEGAL ACCESS**
...did intentionally, willfully, and without authorization [access/
attempt to access/cause access to/exceed authorized access to ]
[a computer/computer network/computer software/computer
control language/computer system/computer services/computer
data base].
CR 7-302(c)(1)(ii)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 – 3 YEARS
*1_0914*
**COPY/POSSESS DATABASE**
… did intentionally, willfully, and without authorization
[copy/attempt to copy/possess/attempt to possess] the contents
of [all/part of] a computer database accessed in violation of CR
7-302(1)(I).
Rev. 10/01/2024
203.
CR 7-302(c)(2)(i)
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 – 5 YEARS
*1_0470*
** COMPUTER/ILL. ACC/DAMAGE <$10,000**
… did intentionally, willfully, and without authorization
[access/ attempt to access/cause access to / exceed authorized
access to] a [computer/ computer network/computer
software/computer control language/ computer
system/computer services/computer data base/a part thereof] to
[cause the malfunction/interrupt the operation] of the said
equipment or software that resulted in a loss of value of less
than $10,000.
CR 7-302(c)(2)(i)
FELONY
$10,000.00 – 10 YEARS
PRELIMNARY HEARING
*1_0495*
** COMPUTER/ILL. ACC/DAMAGE $10,000+**
… did intentionally, willfully, and without authorization
[access/ attempt to access/cause access to / exceed authorized
access to] a [computer/ computer network/computer
software/computer control language/ computer
system/computer services/computer data base/a part thereof] to
[cause the malfunction/interrupt the operation] of the said
equipment or software that resulted in a loss of value of $10,000
or more.
Rev. 10/01/2024
204.
CR 7-302(c)(2)(ii)
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 – 5 YEARS
*1_0471*
** COMPUTER/ILL. ACC/ALTER DATA <$10,000**
… did intentionally, willfully, and without authorization
[access/ attempt to access/ cause access to/exceed authorized
access] to all or part of a [computer/ computer
network/computer software/computer control language/
computer system/computer service/computer database] with
intent to [alter/damage/destroy] [all/any part of] [data/a
computer program] therein that resulted in a loss of value of
less than $10,000.
CR 7-302(c)(2)(ii)
FELONY
$10,000.00 – 10 YEARS
PRELIMNARY HEARING
*1_0496*
** COMPUTER/ILL. ACC/ALTER DATA $10,000+**
… did intentionally, willfully, and without authorization
[access/ attempt to access/ cause access to/exceed authorized
access] to all or part of a [computer/ computer
network/computer software/computer control language/
computer system/computer service/computer database] with
intent to [alter/damage/destroy] [all/any part of] [data/a
computer program] therein that resulted in a loss of value of
$10,000 or more.
Rev. 10/01/2024
205.
CR 7-302(c)(2)(ii)
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 – 5 YEARS
*1_0472*
** COMPUTER/PUBLISH ACCESS CODE <$10,000**
… did intentionally, willfully, and without authorization [
possess / identify/ attempt to identify/distribute to ____, an
unauthorized person/ publicize to unauthorized persons] a valid
access code that resulted in a loss of value of less than $10,000.
CR 7-302(c)(2)(ii)
FELONY
$10,000.00 – 10 YEARS
PRELIMNARY HEARING
*1_0497*
** COMPUTER/PUBLIC ACCESS CODE $10,000+**
… did intentionally, willfully, and without authorization [
possess / identify/ attempt to identify/distribute to ____, an
unauthorized person/ publicize to unauthorized persons] a valid
access code that resulted in a loss of value of $10,000 or more.
CR 7-302(c)(4)
MISDEMEANOR
$25,000.00 – 5 YEARS
*1_0638*
** INTERRUPT STATE GOV OR SERVICE <$10,000**
… did with intent, [interrupt/impair] the functioning of______
that resulted in a loss of value of less than $10,000.
1. the State Government by ____(describe act).
2. A [service/device/system] related to the
[production/transmission/delivery/storage] of
[electricity/natural gas] in the State that is
[owned/operated/controlled] by ___(name), a person
other than a public service company 1-101 by
____(describe act).
3. A service provided in the State by a public service
company by __(describe act)
4. A health care facility at __(location) by __(describe act)
5. A public school at ___(location) by___(descibe act)
NOTE: See PUC 1-101 for definition of Publice Service
Company.
See HG 18-338.1 for definition of health care facility.
See ED 1-101 ofr definition of public school.
Rev. 10/01/2024
206.
CR 7-302(c)(4)
FELONY
$100,000.00 – 10 YEARS
PRELIMNARY HEARING
*1_1085*
** INTERRUPT STATE GOV OR SERVICE $10,000+**
… did with intent, [interrupt/impair] the functioning of____ that
resulted in a loss of value of $10,000 or more._
1. the State Government by ____(describe act).
2. A [service/device/system] related to the
[production/transmission/delivery/storage] of
[electricity/natural gas] in the State that is
[owned/operated/controlled] by ___(name), a person
other than a public service company 1-101 by
____(describe act).
3. A service provided in the State by a public service
company by __(describe act)
4. A health care facility at __(location) by __(describe act)
5. A public school at ___(location) by___(descibe act)
NOTE: See PUC 1-101 for definition of Publice Service
Company.
See HG 18-338.1 for definition of health care facility.
See ED 1-101 ofr definition of public school.
CR 7-302(c)(5)
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000 - 2 YEARS
*1_1086*
**POSS RANSOMWARE**
...did knowingly possess ransomware with the intent to use the
ransomware for the purpose of introduction into the
[computer/computer network/computer system] of ____(name),
without the authorization of said person.
NOTE: This charge does not apply to a person who has a bona
fide scientific, educational, governmental, testing, news, or
other similar justification for possessing ransomware.
Rev. 10/01/2024
207.
CR 7-303
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 - 5 YEARS
*2_0290*
**FRAUD-CABLE TV-FOR PAY.**
...did for [pay/offer of pay], [destroy/damage/cut/tamper
with/install/tap/remove/displace/make a connection] with a
[wire/conduit/apparatus/ equipment] of ____ [cable TV
company/private cableTV company], with the intent to receive
cable TV services without payment.
CR 7-303
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 – 5 YEARS
*2_0291*
**CABLE TV PREVNT PROG FOR PAY**
...did for [payment/offer of payment], [prevent/obstruct/delay]
the [sending/conveyance/distribution/receipt] of programming
material transmitted by a [franchised cable television
company/a private cable television company].
CR 7-303
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 - 5 YEARS
*2_0292*
**CABLE TV RECV SERV-FRAUD-PAY**
...did, for [payment/offer of payment]with the intent to deprive
(name company) of lawful compensation for services provided,
[receive/attempt to receive/assist another to receive] cable
television service by [trick/use of a decoder/other fraudulent
means to wit: ______].
Rev. 10/01/2024
208.
CR 7-303
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 - 5 YEARS
*2_0293*
**SAT CABLE TV RECV-BY FRAUD-PAY**
...did, for [payment/offer of payment] with the intent to deprive
(name company) of lawful compensation for services provided,
[receive/attempt to receive/assist another to receive] satellite
cable programming that is [offered for sale in the person's area
through an unauthorized marketing system/received by
decoding encrypted satellite cable programming].
CR 7-303
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 - 5 YEARS
*2_0294*
**CABLE TV CON W/O AUTH-PAY**
...did, for [payment/offer of payment], connect with a
[cable/wire/component/other device] used for the distribution of
cable television service without authority from the cable
television company.
CR 7-303
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 - 5 YEARS
*2_0295*
**SAT TV MODIFY EQUIP FOR PAY**
...did for [payment/offer of payment] modify and alter [a device
installed with the authorization of a cable television
company/equipment capable of decoding encrypted satellite
cable programming] in order to intercept and receive, [a
program/service carried by the company/satellite cable
programming].
Rev. 10/01/2024
209.
CR 7-303
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 - 5 YEARS
*4_0248*
**CABL TV SEL/RNT DEV-FOR PAY**
...did for [payment/offer of payment] [sell/offer for
sale/rent/offer for rent] to a person, a [device/plan for a device]
with knowledge that the person intends to use the [device/plan]
to do an act prohibited by CR 7-303.
CR 7-303(b)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 6 MONTHS
SUB OFFENSE
$2,500.00 - 1 YEAR
*3_2999*
**FRAUD-CABLE TV-TAMPER ETC.**
...did [destroy/damage/cut/tamper
with/install/tap/remove/displace/make a connection] with a
[wire/conduit/apparatus/ equipment] of ____ [cable TV
company/private cableTV company], with the intent to receive
cable TV services without payment.
NOTE: See CR 7-303(d)(1)(ii) for subsequent offense penalty
of $2,500-1 year if convicted.
CR 7-303(c)(i)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 6 MONTHS
SUB OFFENSE
$2,500.00 - 1 YEAR
*2_0244*
**CABLE TV RECV SERV BY FRAUD**
...did, with the intent to deprive _______(name company) of
lawful compensation for services provided, [receive/attempt to
receive/assist another to receive] cable television service by
[trick/use of a decoder/other fraudulent means to wit: ______].
Rev. 10/01/2024
210.
CR 7-303(c)(ii)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 6 MONTHS
SUB OFFENSE
$2,500.00 - 1 YEAR
*2_0245*
**SAT CABLE TV RECV BY FRAUD**
...did, with the intent to deprive __________(name company) of
lawful compensation for services provided, [receive/attempt to
receive/assist another to receive] satellite cable programming
that is [offered for sale in the person's area through an
unauthorized marketing system/received by decoding encrypted
satellite cable programming].
CR 7-303(c)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 6 MONTHS
SUB OFFENSE
$2,500.00 - 1 YEAR
*2_0243*
**CABLE TV PREVNT OBST PROG**
...did [prevent/obstruct/delay] the
[sending/conveyance/distribution/
receipt] of programming material transmitted by a [franchised
cable television company/a private cable television company].
Cable TV-Tampering Etc
CR 7-303(4)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 6 MONTHS
*2_0246*
**CABLE TV CON W/O AUTHORITY**
...did connect with a [cable/wire/component/other device] used
for the distribution of cable television service without authority
from the cable television company.
Rev. 10/01/2024
211.
CR 7-303(5)(ii)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 6 MONTHS
SUB OFFENSE
$2,500.00 - 1 YEAR
*2_0247*
**SAT. CABLE TV MODIFY EQUIP**
...did modify and alter [a device installed with the authorization
of a cable television company/equipment capable of decoding
encrypted satellite cable programming] in order to intercept and
receive, [a program/service carried by the company/satellite
cable programming].
CR 7-303(6)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 6 MONTHS
SUB OFFENSE
$2,500.00 - 1 YEAR*
*2_0248*
**CABL TV SEL/RNT DEV/MISUE**
...did [sell/offer for sale/rent/offer for rent] to a person, a
[device/plan for a device] with knowledge that the person
intends to use the [device/plan] to do an act prohibited by CR 7-
303.
Rev. 10/01/2024
212.
RECORDED MATERIAL - UNAUTHORIZED COPIES
Transfer Recorded Sound W/O Consent of Owner
Of Master Device
CR 7-308(b)
PENALTY SEC. CR 7-309
MISDEMEANOR
$2,500.00 - 1 YEAR
SUB OFFENSE $10,000.00 -
3 YEARS
*3_2602*
**RECORDING: UNAUTHORIZ COPY**
...did knowingly [transfer/cause to be transferred] sounds
[recorded/otherwise stored] on a recorded article onto another
recorded article with the intent to [sell/cause to be sold] [for
profit/to promote the sale of _____(product)] and without the
consent of the owner thereof.
NOTE: The above wording shall only apply to sound
recordings initially fixed prior to February 15, 1972.
NOTE: "Owner" refers to copy right owner.
CR 7-308(c)(2)
(PENALTY SEC. CR 7-309)
MISDEMEANOR
$2,500.00 - 1 YEAR
*1_0330*
**RECORD/UNAUTH PERFORMANCE**
...did knowingly [transfer/cause to be transferred] to a recorded
article a performance by _____ (artist) with the intent [to
[sell/cause to be sold] said recording for profit/ that said
recording be used to promote the sale of ____ (product)]
without the consent of said performer.
Rev. 10/01/2024
213.
CR 7-308(d)(2)
(PENALTY SEC. CR 7-309)
MISDEMEANOR
$2,500.00 - 1 YEAR
*1_0331*
**RECORDG/UNAUTH SELL, ETC.**
...did knowingly [sell/rent/distribute/circulate/offer for
[sale/rental distribution/circulation]/possess for
[sale/distribution/circulation]/ cause to be
[sold/rented/distributed/circulated]] a recorded article to wit:
____ (name or describe) [on which sounds have been
transferred without the consent of the owner/embodying a
performance without the consent of the performer.
NOTE: "Owner" means copyright owner.
CR 7-308(d)(2)(i)(ii)
(PENALTY SEC. CR 7-309)
MISDEMEANOR
$2,500.00 - 1 YEAR
*1_0332*
**RECORDING: SELL, ETC.**
...did knowingly [sell/rent/distribute/circulate/offer for [sale/
rental/distribution/circulation]/possess for [sale/rental
distribution/circulation]] a recorded article on which
[sounds/images] have been [transferred/stored], such recorded
article, etc., not having contained the name and address of the
transferor and the name of the performer in a prominent place
on its outside face or package.
NOTE: This section applies to persons, firms,
corporations,associations, partnership.
This section does not apply to:
1. Any radio or TV broadcaster or cable radio or TV operator
who transmits in regular business.
2. Any person transferring sound or images for his own use.
Rev. 10/01/2024
214.
CR 7-308(e)
MISDEMEANOR
$2,500.00 - 1 YEAR
*1_0336*
**RECORDING/UNAUTHORIZED-MOVE THEATER**
…did knowingly operate an audiovisual recording function of a
device in motion picture theater without the consent of the
[owner/lessee] of the theater.
NOTE: This section does not apply to the lobby area of a
motion picture theater.
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES
CR 7-315
PENALTY SEC. CR 7-316
MISDEMEANOR
$2,500.00 - 3 YEARS
*1_0590*
**TELECOM SERVICE – FRAUD <100**
…did [possess/use/manufacture/distribute/transfer/sell/
offer/promote/advertise for sale, use and distribution] 100 or
fewer unlawful [telecommunication devices/access codes] for
the commission of a theft of telecommunication service.
CR 7-315
PENALTY SEC. 7-3169a)
FELONY
$10,000.00 - 10 YEARS
*1_0591*
**TELECOM SERV – FELONY 100+**
...did [possess/use/manufacture/distribute/transfer/sell/
offer/promote/advertise for sale, use and distribution] more than
100 unlawful [telecommunication devices/access codes] for the
commission of a theft of telecommunication service.
Rev. 10/01/2024
215.
BAD CHECKS
CR 8-103
PENALTY SEC. 8-106
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$10,000 – 5 YEARS
*1_1162*
**BDCKS/30 DY PLOT/NSF**
...did, between _______ (date) and ____ (date, see note),
unlawfully and knowingly obtain ______ (property or services)
from ______ (name of supplier) of the value of $________, by
[issuing/passing] ______ (number of checks, see note) to
______(name of person or company receiving checks)
numbered ______ (check numbers) drawn on _______ (name
of bank and account #) knowing that there were insufficient
funds with the drawee to cover it and other outstanding checks,
intending and believing at the time of the [passing/issuance]
that payment would be refused by the drawee upon
presentation.
NOTE: Each check issued must be at least $1,500, but less than
$25,000 and issued within a 30 day period. The cumulative
value of property or services must be at least $1,500 but less
than $25,000.
Rev. 10/01/2024
216.
CR 8-103
PENALTY SEC. 8-106
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$10,000 – 5 YEARS
*1_1163*
**BDCK/30 DY PLOT/STOP PAY**
...did, between ______ (date) and ______ (date, see note),
unlawfully and knowingly obtain _____ (property or services)
from ______ (name of supplier) of the value of $________ (see
note), by [issuing/passing] _______ (number of checks, see
note) to _______ (name of person or company receiving
checks) numbered _______ (check numbers), drawn on ______
(name of bank and account number), knowing that the drawee
thereof at the time of [passing/issuance] intended to stop
payment of the checks without the consent of the payee and
payment was refused by the drawee upon presentation of the
checks.
NOTE: This section does not apply to any holder of an
instrument who gives to the maker a bona fide reasonable
notice of dishonor and warning of criminal prosecution under
Sec. 8-101 through 8-107 of this Article.
NOTE: Each check issued must be at leas $1,500, but less than
$25,000 and issued within a 30 day period. The cumulative
value of property or services must be at least $1,500 but less
than $25,000.
If multiple bad checks are passed or issued to the same victim
over a period of time exceeding 30 days, it is suggested that two
or more charges be used, one for the first 30 days, and an
additional cumulative charge for each ensuing 30-day period or
portion thereof.
NOTE: The sworn application for Statement of Charges
(DC/CR 1 or DC/CR 44) is the affidavit under Commercial
Law Article 15-802.
Rev. 10/01/2024
217.
CR 8-103(a)
PENALTY SEC. CR 8-106
FELONY- DISTRICT CT
$25,000.00 – 20 YEARS
*1_1164*
**BD CHECK/ISSUE /NSF 100K +**
…did unlawfully and knowingly obtain ___ (property or
service) having a value of ____, belonging to ____ (owner) by
issuing a certain bad check numbered ____, drawn on ____
(drawee) knowing that there were insufficient funds with the
drawee to cover it and other outstanding checks, intending and
believing at the time of the issuance that payment would be
refused by the drawee upon presentation, and the payment was
refused by the drawee upon presentation.
CR 8-103(a)
PENALTY SEC. CR 8-106
FELONY- DISTRICT CT
$15,000.00 – 10 YEARS
*1_1165*
**BD CHECK/ISSUE /NSF 25K-<100K**
…did unlawfully and knowingly obtain ___ (property or
service) having a value of ____, belonging to ____ (owner) by
issuing a certain bad check numbered ____, drawn on ____
(drawee) knowing that there were insufficient funds with the
drawee to cover it and other outstanding checks, intending and
believing at the time of the issuance that payment would be
refused by the drawee upon presentation, and the payment was
refused by the drawee upon presentation.
Rev. 10/01/2024
218.
CR 8-103 (a)
PENALTY SEC. 8-106
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$10,000 – 5 YEARS
*1_1166*
**BD CK/ISSUE /NSF/$1,500 TO <$25K**
...did unlawfully and knowingly obtain____ (property or
service obtained) having a value of _____, belonging to ____,
(victim) by issuing a certain bad check numbered _____, drawn
on ______ (drawee), knowing that there were insufficient funds
with the drawee to cover it and other outstanding checks,
intending and believing at the time of the issuance that payment
would be refused by the drawee upon presentation, and
payment was refused by the drawee upon presentation.
NOTE TO COMMISSIONERS:
In all except employee situations (see below), there are two
ways to violate CR 8-103 by issuing a bad check or by passing
a bad check. There are also two ways for a check to be bad,
insufficient funds (NSF) or a deliberate stop payment order.
The person that wrote a bad check is called the "Drawer." When
he or his representative gives that check to another to obtain
goods, services, or money, that check has been ISSUED.
Choose the appropriate wording under BD CK/ISSUE,
depending upon the value of the check and whether it was
refused by the bank for NSF or because of a stop payment
order. The term service may also include the use of computer,
data processing or other equipment.
Rev. 10/01/2024
219.
CR 8-103 (a)
MISDEMEANOR
$500 – 1 YEAR
*1_1167*
**BD CK/ISSUE /NSF/$100 TO< $1,500**
...did unlawfully and knowingly obtain ____ (property or
service obtained) having a value of ____, belonging to ____,
(victim) by issuing a certain bad check numbered ___, drawn
on _____ (drawee) knowing that there were insufficient funds
with the drawee to cover it and other outstanding checks,
intending and believing at the time of the issuance that payment
would be refused by the drawee upon presentation, and
payment was refused by the drawee upon presentation.
CR 8-103(a)
PENALTY SEC. CR 8-
106(d)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 90 DAYS
*1_1141*
**BD CHECK/ISSUE/NSF LESS $100**
…did unlawfully and knowingly obtain ___ (property or
service) having a value of ____, belonging to ____ (owner) by
issuing a certain bad check numbered ____, drawn on ____
(drawee) knowing that there were insufficient funds with the
drawee to cover it and other outstanding checks, intending and
believing at the time of the issuance that payment would be
refused by the drawee upon presentation, and the payment was
refused by the drawee upon presentation.
Rev. 10/01/2024
220.
CR 8-103(b)
PENALTY SEC. CR 8-106
FELONY – DISTRICT CT
$25,000 – 20 YEARS
*1_1168*
**BAD CHECK/STOP PAY/ $100K +**
…did unlawfully and knowingly obtain ___ (property or
service) having a value of ____, belonging to ____ (owner) by
issuing a certain bad check numbered ____, drawn on ____
(drawee) knowing that the drawer therof at the time of issuance
intended to stop payment of the check without the consent of
the payee and the payment was refused by the drawee upon
presentation of the check.
CR 8-103(b)
PENALTY SEC. CR 8-106
FELONY – DISTRICT CT
$15,000 – 10 YEARS
*1_1169*
**BAD CHECK/STOP PAY/$25K TO <$100K **
…did unlawfully and knowingly obtain ___ (property or
service) having a value of ____, belonging to ____ (owner) by
issuing a certain bad check numbered ____, drawn on ____
(drawee) knowing that the drawer therof at the time of issuance
intended to stop payment of the check without the consent of
the payee and the payment was refused by the drawee upon
presentation of the check.
Rev. 10/01/2024
221.
CR 8-103(b)
PENALTY SEC. 8-106
FELONY -DISTRICT CT
$10,000 – 5 YEARS
*1_1170*
**BD CK/ISSUE/STP PAY/$1,500 TO < $25K **
...did unlawfully and knowingly obtain ____ (property or
service obtained), having the value of ____, belonging to
(victim) by issuing a certain check numbered ____, drawn on
_____ (drawee) knowing that the drawer thereof at the time of
issuance intended to stop payment of the checks without the
consent of the payee and payment was refused by the drawee
upon presentation of the check.
CR 8-103(b)
PENALTY SEC. 8-106
MISDEMEANOR
$500 – 1 YEAR
*1_1171*
**BD CK/ISSUE/STOP PAY//$100 TO< $1,500**
...did unlawfully and knowingly obtain ____(property or
service obtained), having the value of ____, belonging to
(victim) by issuing a certain check numbered _______, drawn
on _____ (drawee) knowing that the drawer thereof at the time
of issuance intended to stop payment of the checks without the
consent of the payee and payment was refused by the drawee
upon presentation of the check.
Rev. 10/01/2024
222.
CR 8-103(b)
PENALTY SEC. CR 8-
106(d)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 90 DAYS
*1_1143*
**BAD CHECK/STOP PAY/LESS THAN $100**
did unlawfully and knowingly obtain ____ (property or service)
having a value of ____, belonging to ___ (owner) by issuing a
certain bad check numbered ___, drawn on ____ (drawee)
knowing that the drawer thereof at the time of issuance
intended to stop payment of the check without the consent of
the payee and the payment was refused by the drawee upon
presentation of the check.
CR 8-103 (c)
PENALTY SEC. CR 8-106
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$25,000.00 –20 YEARS
*1_1172*
**BAD CHECK/EMPLOYEE/$100K +**
…did unlawfully and knowingly issue a certain check in the
amount of ______, numbered ____, drawn on ____ (drawee) to
___ (name of employee) for services knowing that the drawer
thereof has insufficient funds with the drawee to cover the
check and other outstanding checks and intending at the time of
issuance that payment would be refused by the drawee upon
presentation.
Rev. 10/01/2024
223.
CR 8-103 (c)
PENALTY SEC. CR 8-106
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$15,000.00 – 10 YEARS
*1_1173*
**BAD CHECK/EMPLOYEE/25K-<100K**
…did unlawfully and knowingly issue a certain check in the
amount of ______, numbered ____, drawn on ____ (drawee) to
___ (name of employee) for services knowing that the drawer
thereof has insufficient funds with the drawee to cover the
check and other outstanding checks and intending at the time of
issuance that payment would be refused by the drawee upon
presentation.
CR 8-103(c)
PENALTY SEC. 8-106
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$10,000 – 5 YEARS
*1_1174*
**BD CK/EMPLOYEE $1,500 TO <$25K **
...did unlawfully and knowingly issue a certain check in the
amount of ______, numbered ____ drawn on ____ (drawee) to
____ (employee or independent contractor) for services
knowing that the drawer thereof has insufficient funds with the
drawee to cover the check and other outstanding checks and
intending at the time of issuance that payment will be refused
upon presentation, and ____ (employee or independent
contractor) passed the check to _____ (third person) and
payment was refused by the drawee upon presentation.
Rev. 10/01/2024
224.
CR 8-103(c)
PENALTY SEC. 8-106
MISDEMEANOR
$500 – 1 YEAR
*1_1175*
**BD CK/EMPLOYEE/$100 TO< $1,500**
...did unlawfully and knowingly issue a certain check in the
amount of ______, numbered _____ drawn on ____ (drawee)
to ____ (employee or independent contractor) for services
knowing that the drawer thereof has insufficient funds with the
drawee to cover the check and other outstanding checks and
intending at the time of issuance that payment will be refused
upon presentation, and _________(employee or independent
contractor) passed the check to ________(third person) and
payment was refused by the drawee upon presentation, and
____ (employee or independent contractor) passed the check to
_____ (third person) and payment was refused by the drawee
upon presentation.
CR 8-103 (c)
PENALTY SEC. CR 8-
106(d)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 90 DAYS
*1_1144*
**BAD CHECK/EMPLOYEE/LESS THAN $100**
did unlawfully and knowingly issue a certain check in the
amount of ______, numbered ____, drawn on ____ (drawee) to
_____ (name of employee) for services knowing that the drawer
thereof has insufficient funds with the drawee to cover the
check and other outstanding checks and intending at the time of
issuance that payment would e refused by the drawee upon
presentation.
Rev. 10/01/2024
225.
CR 8-103 (d)
PENALTY SEC. CR 8-106
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$25,000 – 20 YEARS
*1_1176*
**BAD CHECK/PASS/NSF/ $100K + **
…did unlawfully and knowingly obtain ___ (property or
service) having a value of ____, belonging to ____ (owner) by
passing a certain bad check numbered ____, drawn on ____
(drawee) knowing that the drawer thereof has insufficient funds
with the drawee to cover it and other outstanding checks,
intending and believing at the time of the passing that the
payment would be refused by the drawee upon presentation,
and the payment was refused by the drawee upon presentation.
CR 8-103 (d)
PENALTY SEC. CR 8-106
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$15,000 – 10 YEARS
*1_1177*
**BAD CHECK/PASS/NSF/$25K TO <$100K**
…did unlawfully and knowingly obtain ___ (property or
service) having a value of ____, belonging to ____ (owner) by
passing a certain bad check numbered ____, drawn on ____
(drawee) knowing that the drawer thereof has insufficient funds
with the drawee to cover it and other outstanding checks,
intending and believing at the time of the passing that the
payment would be refused by the drawee upon presentation,
and the payment was refused by the drawee upon presentation.
Rev. 10/01/2024
226.
CR 8-103 (d)
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$10,000 – 5 YEARS
*1_1178*
**BD CK/PASS/NSF /$1,500 TO <$25K**
...did unlawfully and knowingly obtain ____ (property or
service obtained), having the value of _____, belonging to
(victim) by passing a certain bad check numbered _____, drawn
on _____(drawee) knowing that the drawer thereof has
insufficient funds with the drawee to cover it and other
outstanding checks, intending and believing at the time of the
passing that payment would be refused by the drawee upon
presentation, and payment was refused by the drawee upon
presentation.
CR 8-103 (d)
MISDEMEANOR
$500 – 1 YEAR
*1_1179*
**BD CK/PASS/NSF//$100 TO< $1,500**
...did unlawfully and knowingly obtain ____ (property or
service obtained), having the value of ____, belonging to
(victim) by passing a certain bad check numbered ____, drawn
on _____, knowing that the drawer thereof has insufficient
funds with the drawee to cover it and other outstanding checks,
intending and believing at the time of the passing that payment
would be refused by the drawee upon presentation, and
payment was refused by the drawee upon presentation.
Rev. 10/01/2024
227.
CR 8-103 (d)
PENALTY SEC. CR 8-
106(d)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 90 DAYS
*1_1142*
**BAD CHECK/PASS/NSF/LESS THAN $100**
…did unlawfully and knowingly obtain ___ (property or
service) having a value of ____, belonging to ____ (owner) by
passing a certain bad check numbered ____, drawn on ____
(drawee) knowing that the drawer thereof has insufficient funds
with the drawee to cover it and other outstanding checks,
intending and believing at the time of the passing that the
payment would be refused by the drawee upon presentation,
and the payment was refused by the drawee upon presentation.
CR 8-103(e)
PENALTY SEC. 8-106
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$25,000.00 – 20 YEARS
*1_1180*
**BD CK/PASS/STP PAY/$100K + **
...did unlawfully and knowingly obtain ___(property or service
obtained), having the value of ____, belonging to ____(victim)
by passing a certain check numbered ______, drawn on
______(drawee) knowing ____,(choose from below) and
payment was refused by the drawee upon presentation of the
check.
1. that payment of the check has been
[stopped/countermanded]
2. the drawee of the check will [disregard/dishonor/refuse]
to recognize the check
Rev. 10/01/2024
228.
CR 8-103(e)
PENALTY SEC. 8-106
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$15,000.00 – 10 YEARS
*1_1181*
**BD CK/PASS/STP PAY/$25K TO <100K **
...did unlawfully and knowingly obtain ___(property or service
obtained), having the value of ____, belonging to ___ (victim)
by passing a certain check numbered ______, drawn on
______(drawee) knowing _____(choose from below), and
payment was refused by the drawee upon presentation of the
check.
1. that payment of the check has been
[stopped/countermanded]
2. the drawee of the check will [disregard/dishonor/refuse]
to recognize the check
CR 8-103(e)
PENALTY SEC. 8-106
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$10,000 – 5 YEARS
*1_1182*
**BD CK/PASS/STOP PAY /$1,500 TO <$25K**
...did unlawfully and knowingly obtain____ (property or
service obtained), having the value of _____, belonging to
_____(victim) by passing a certain check numbered _____,
drawn on ____ (drawee) knowing _____(choose from below),
and payment was refused by the drawee upon presentation of
the check.
1. that payment of the check has been
[stopped/countermanded]
2. the drawee of the check will [disregard/dishonor/refuse]
to recognize the check
Rev. 10/01/2024
229.
CR 8-103(e)
PENALTY SEC. 8-106
MISDEMEANOR
$500 – 1 YEAR
*1_1184*
**BD CK/PASS/STP PAY//$100 TO< $1,500**
...did unlawfully and knowingly obtain ___(property or service
obtained), having the value of ____, belonging to ____ (victim)
by passing a certain check numbered ______, drawn on
______(drawee) knowing _____(choose from below), and
payment was refused by the drawee upon presentation of the
check.
1. that payment of the check has been
[stopped/countermanded]
2. the drawee of the check will [disregard/dishonor/refuse]
to recognize the check
CR 8-103(e)
PENALTY SEC. 8-106
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 – 90 DAYS
*1_1240*
**BD CK/PASS/STP PAY/UND $100 **
...did unlawfully and knowingly obtain ___(property or service
obtained), having the value of ____, belonging to ____ (victim)
by passing a certain check numbered ______, drawn on
______(drawee) knowing _____(choose from below), and
payment was refused by the drawee upon presentation of the
check.
1. that payment of the check has been
[stopped/countermanded]
2. the drawee of the check will [disregard/dishonor/refuse]
to recognize the check
CR 8-108
MISDEMEANOR
$100.00 - 60 DAYS
*1_0616*
**BAD CHECK: FINES/COURT COSTS**
…did pay a [fine/cost] imposed by a court by delivering a
check issued by _____(name), knowing that payment of the
check had not been provided for, and payment of the check was
refused by the drawee on presentment.
Rev. 10/01/2024
230.
CREDIT CARD OFFENSES
CR 8-203
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 18 MONTHS
*1_2607*
**CRED CRD APLY FOR/FALSE ID**
...did [make/cause to be made] a false written statement to
_____ (company or company representative)with respect to
[his/ her] identity/the identity of another person, to wit:
________] knowing it to be false and with the intent that it be
relied upon for the purpose of procuring the issuance of a credit
card.
CR 8-204(a)(i)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 18 MONTHS
*1_2399*
**CRED CARD: STEAL ANOTHER'S**
did [take/take possession of/take custody of/take control of] a
credit card belonging to _____cardholder name) without said
person’s consent].
CR 8-204(a)(ii)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 18 MONTHS
*2_2803*
**CRED CARD/STOLEN: RECEIVE**
...did receive a credit card belonging to _____, knowing it to
have been stolen, with the intent to [use it/sell it/ transfer it] to a
person other than ______ (issuer/or card holder).
Rev. 10/01/2024
231.
CR 8-204(b)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 18 MONTHS
*1_2899*
**CRED CRD LOST RECV/RETAIN**
...did receive and retain possession of a credit card belonging to
____, knowing it to have been [lost/mislaid/delivered under a
mistake as to identity or address of cardholder], with intent [that
it be used by/sell it to/transfer it to] a person other than _____
(issuer or cardholder).
CR 8-204(c)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 18 MONTHS
*1_2605*
**CRED CRD SELL/BUT UNLAWFUL**
...did [sell to/buy from] ______, a credit card issued to ______,
knowing that the [seller/purchaser] was not the issuer.
CR 8-204(d)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 18 MONTHS
*1_2803*
**CRED CRD RECEIV UNLAWFULLY**
...did receive a credit card, to wit: _____ (describe card)
knowing it to have been [stolen/illegally procured/sold by a
person other than the issuer/issued pursuant to a false written
statement/illegally retained].
Rev. 10/01/2024
232.
CR 8-205(b)
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$1,000.00 - 15 YEARS
*1_0196*
**CREDIT CARD: COUNTERFEIT**
...did, with intent to defraud ____ (issuer of card), falsely
[make/emboss/transfer/possess] a purported credit card, to wit:
______ (describe card).
NOTE: See definition of "falsely made," and "falsely emboss"
in Section CR 8-205.
CR 8-205(c)
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$1,000.00 - 15 YEARS
*1_0198*
**CRED. CARD SIGN ANOTHER'S**
...did, with intent to defraud ____, sign a credit card issued to
_____.
CR 8-206(a)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 90 DAYS
*1_0581*
**CREDIT CARD/ANOTHER CHG L/T $100**
…did, with intent to defraud ____ (issuer of card), use a credit
card issued to _____ (name) for the purpose of obtaining
[money/goods/services/things of value] having a value less than
$100, knowing the said card to have been [stolen/illegally
purchased/illegally sold/lost/misdelivered].
Rev. 10/01/2024
233.
CR 8-206(a)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 – 1 YEAR
*1_1185*
**CRED CRD/ANOT CHRG $100-<$1500**
...did, with intent to defraud _____ (issuer of card), use a credit
card issued to ______ for the purpose of obtaining
[money/goods/services/ things of value] having a value of at
least $100 but less than $1500, knowing the said card to have
been [stolen/illegally purchased/illegally
sold/lost/misdelivered].
CR 8-206(a)(1)
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$10,000.00 – 5 YEARS
*1_1186*
**CRED CRD/ANOT CHRG $1500-<$25K**
...did, with intent to defraud _____ (issuer of card), use a credit
card issued to ______ for the purpose of obtaining
[money/goods/services/ things of value] having a value of at
least $1500 but less than $25,000, knowing the said card to
have been [stolen/illegally purchased/illegally
sold/lost/misdelivered].
Rev. 10/01/2024
234.
CR 8-206(a)(1)
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$15,000.00 – 10 YEARS
*1_1187*
**CRED CRD/ANOT CHRG $25K-<$100K**
...did, with intent to defraud _____ (issuer of card), use a credit
card issued to ______ for the purpose of obtaining
[money/goods/services/ things of value] having a value of at
least $25,000 but less than $100,000, knowing the said card to
have been [stolen/illegally purchased/illegally
sold/lost/misdelivered].
CR 8-206(a)(1)
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$25,000.00 – 20 YEARS
*1_1188*
**CREDIT CARD/ANOTH CHG 100K+**
…did, with intent to defraud ____ (issuer of card), use a credit
card issued to _____ (name) for the purpose of obtaining
[money/goods/services/things of value] having a value of
$100,000 or more, knowing the said card to have been
[stolen/illegally purchased/illegally sold/lost/misdelivered].
CR 8-206(a)(2)
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$25,0000 – 20 YEARS
*1_1189*
**OBT PROP BY CNTRFT $100K+**
...did, with intent to defraud ____(name), use a credit card
issued to ____, for the purpose of obtaining
[money/goods/services/thing of value] having a value of
$100,000 or more, knowing said card to be counterfeit.
Rev. 10/01/2024
235.
CR 8-206(a)(2)
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$15,0000 – 10 YEARS
*1_1190*
**OBT PROP BY CNTRFT $25K TO <$100K**
...did, with intent to defraud ____(name), use a credit card
issued to ____, for the purpose of obtaining
[money/goods/services/thing of value] having a value of at
least $25,000 but less than $100,000, knowing said card to be
counterfeit.
CR 8-206(a)(2)
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$10,000 – 5 YEARS
*1_1191*
**OBT PROP BY CNTRFEIT $1500-<$25K**
...did, with intent to defraud ____(name), use a credit card
issued to ____, for the purpose of obtaining
[money/goods/services/thing of value] having a value of at least
$1,500 but less than $25,000, knowing said card to be
counterfeit.
NOTE: See 8-206(c) for appropriate penalty information.
CR 8-206(a)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 – 1 YEAR
*1_1192*
**OBT PROP BY CNTRFT $100-<$1500**
...did with intent to defraud ____(name), use a credit card
issued to ____, for the purpose of obtaining
[money/goods/services/thing of value] having a value of at
least $100 but less than $1,500, knowing said card to be
counterfeit.
Rev. 10/01/2024
236.
CR 8-206(a)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 90 DAYS
*1_0582*
**OBT PROP BY COUNTERFEIT L/T $100**
...did, with intent to defraud ____(name), use a credit card
issued to ____, for the purpose of obtaining
[money/goods/services/thing of value] having a value less than
$100, knowing said card to be counterfeit.
CR 8-206(b)
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$25,000 – 20 YEARS
*1_1193*
**CRED CRD-PERSONATN/ $100K +**
…did, with intent to defraud _____ obtain
[money/goods/services/things of value] having a value of
$100,000 or more, by [representing themself to be _____, the
specified holder of a credit card, without the said ____ consent/
representing themself to be the holder of a non-issued credit
card].
CR 8-206(b)
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$15,000.00 – 10 YEARS
*1_1194*
**CRED CRD-PERSONATN/$25K TO <$100K**
...did, with intent to defraud _____ obtain
[money/goods/services/things of value] having a value of at
least $25,000 but less than $100,000, by [representing themself
to be _____, the specified holder of a credit card, without the
said ____ consent/ representing themself to be the holder of a
non-issued credit card].
Rev. 10/01/2024
237.
CR 8-206(b)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 – 1 YEAR
*1_1195*
**CRED CRD-PERSONTN/$100-<$1500**
...did, with intent to defraud _____ obtain
[money/goods/services/things of value] having a value of at
least $100 but less than $1,500 by [representing themself to be
_____, the specified holder of a credit card, without the said
____ consent/ representing themself to be the holder of a non-
issued credit card].
CR 8-206(b)
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$10,000 – 5 YEARS
*1_1196*
**CRED CARD PERSONTN $1500-<$25K**
...did, with intent to defraud _____ obtain
[money/goods/services/things of value] having a value of at
least $1,500 but less than $25,000, by [representing themself to
be _____, the specified holder of a credit card, without the said
____ consent/ representing themself to be the holder of a non-
issued credit card].
CR 8-206(b)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 – 90 DAYS
*1_0583*
**CRED CRD-PERSONATN/L/T $100**
...did, with intent to defraud _____ (name) obtain
[money/goods/services/things of value to wit:___] having a
value of less than $100 by [representing themself to be _____,
the specified holder of a credit card, without the said ____
consent/ representing themself to be the holder of a non-issued
credit card].
Rev. 10/01/2024
238.
CR 8-207(a)(1)
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$25,000 – 20 YEARS
*1_1197*
**CRD CRD SELL UNL USE $100K+**
...did, with intent to defraud ____, furnish
[money/goods/services/things of value] having a value of
$100,000 or more, to ____ upon presentation of a credit card
issued to ____, knowing the said card to have been
[stolen/forged/illegally purchased/illegally sold/counterfeited].
CR 8-207(a)(1)
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$15,000 – 10 YEARS
*1_1198*
**CRD CRD SELL UNL USE $25K TO <$100K**
...did, with intent to defraud ____, furnish
[money/goods/services/things of value] having a value of at
least $25,000 but less than $100,000, to ____ upon presentation
of a credit card issued to ____, knowing the said card to have
been [stolen/forged/illegally purchased/illegally
sold/counterfeited].
CR 8-207(a)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 – 1 YEAR
*1_1199*
**CRED CRD SELL USE $100-<$1500**
...did, with intent to defraud ____, furnish
[money/goods/services/things of value] having a value of at
least $100 but less than $1,500, to ____ upon presentation of a
credit card issued to ____, knowing the said card to have been
[stolen/forged/illegally purchased/illegally sold/counterfeited].
Rev. 10/01/2024
239.
CR 8-207(a)(1)
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$10,000 – 5 YEARS
*1_1350*
**CRD CRD SELL UNLW USE $1500-<$25K**
...did, with intent to defraud ____, furnish
[money/goods/services/things of value] having a value of at
least $1,500 but less than $25,000 to ____ upon presentation of
a credit card issued to ____, knowing the said card to have been
[stolen/forged/illegally purchased/illegally sold/counterfeited].
CR 8-207(a)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
$500 – 90 DAYS
*1_0584*
**CRD CRD SELL UNLWF USE L/T $100**
...did, with intent to defraud ____, furnish
[money/goods/services/things of value] having a value of less
than $100, to ____ upon presentation of a credit card issued to
____, knowing the said card to have been
[stolen/forged/illegally purchased/illegally sold/counterfeited].
Rev. 10/01/2024
240.
CR 8-207(a)(2)
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$25,000 – 20 YEARS
*1_1351*
**CRD CRD FALSE CLM-SL $100K +*
...did, having been authorized by ___(issuer) to furnish
[money/goods/services/thing of value] to wit:____ on
presentation of a credit card by ___(cardholder), fail to furnish
said [money/goods/ services/ thing of value] to wit: ___ having
a value of $100,000 or more to ____(authorized cardholder),
which was represented in writing to the issuer that said
[money/goods/services/ thing of value to wit:___] was
furnished.
CR 8-207(a)(2)
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$15,000 – 10 YEARS
*1_1352*
**CRD CRD FALSE CLM-SL $25K TO <$100K*
...did, having been authorized by ___(issuer) to furnish
[money/goods/services/thing of value] to wit:____on
presentation of a credit card by ___(cardholder), fail to furnish
said [money/goods/ services/ thing of value] to wit: ___ having
a value of at least $25,000 but less than $100,000 to
____(authorized cardholder), which was represented in writing
to the issuer that said [money/goods/services/ thing of value to
wit:___] was furnished.
CR 8-207(a)(2)
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$10,000 – 5 YEARS
*1_1354*
**CR CRD FLS CLM SEL $1500-<$25K**
...did, having been authorized by ___(issuer) to furnish
[money/goods/services/thing of value] to wit:____ on
presentation of a credit card by ___(cardholder), fail to furnish
said [money/goods/ services/ thing of value] to wit: ___ having
a value of at least $1,500 but less than $25,000, to
____(authorized cardholder), which was represented in writing
to the issuer that said [money/goods/services/ thing of value to
wit:___] was furnished.
Rev. 10/01/2024
241.
CR 8-207(a)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 – 1 YEAR
*1_1353*
**CR CRD FLSE CLM-SL $100-<$1500*
...did, having been authorized by ___(issuer) to furnish
[money/goods/services/thing of value] to wit:____ on
presentation of a credit card by ___(cardholder), fail to furnish
said [money/goods/ services/ thing of value] to wit: ___ having
a value of at least $100 but less than $1,500, to ____(authorized
cardholder), which was represented in writing to the issuer that
said [money/goods/services/ thing of value to wit:___] was
furnished.
CR 8-207(a)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 – 90 DAYS
*1_0585*
**CRD CRD FALSE CLM-SL L/T $100 *
...did, having been authorized by ___(issuer) to furnish
[money/goods/services/thing of value] to wit:____ on
presentation of a credit card by ___(cardholder), fail to furnish
said [money/goods/ services/ thing of value to wit: ___] having
a value of less than $100, to ____(authorized cardholder),
which was represented in writing to the issuer that said
[money/goods/services/ thing of value to wit:___] was
furnished.
Rev. 10/01/2024
242.
CR 8-208(b)(1)
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$1,000.00 - 15 YEARS
*1_0199*
**CRED. CARD INCOMP. POSSESS**
...did possess an incomplete credit card issued to _____, with
the intent to complete same without the consent of ______, the
issuer.
CR 8-208(b)(2)
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$1,000.00 - 15 YEARS
*1_0200*
**CRED. CARD EQUIP TO PRODUC**
...did knowingly possess [machinery/plates/other contrivance,
to wit: ____] designed to produce credit cards of _____,
without his consent.
CR 8-209(a)
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$25,000 – 20 YEARS
*1_1355*
**FALSE CRD CRD: CHRG GOOD $100K+**
… did receive [money/goods/services/thing of value] to wit:
___(describe), having a value of $100,000 or more, knowing or
believing said [money/goods/services/things of value]
[was/were] illegally obtained by means of
[counterfeit/stolen/lost/misdelivered/fraudulently
procured/falsely representing to be the holder of a] credit card
of ____(name).
Rev. 10/01/2024
243.
CR 8-209(a)
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$15,000 – 10 YEARS
*1_1356*
**FLSE CRD CRD CHRG GOOD $25K -<$100K**
… did receive [money/goods/services/thing of value] to wit:
___(describe), having a value of at least $25,000 but less than
$100,000, knowing or believing said
[money/goods/services/things of value] [was/were] illegally
obtained by means of
[counterfeit/stolen/lost/misdelivered/fraudulently
procured/falsely representing to be the holder of a] credit card
of ____(name).
CR 8-209(a)
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$10,000 – 5 YEARS
*1_1357*
**FALSE CRD CRD CHRG GOODS $1500 TO <$25K**
… did receive [money/goods/services/thing of value] to wit:
___(describe), having a value of at least $1,500 but less than
$25,000, knowing or believing said
[money/goods/services/things of value] [was/were] illegally
obtained by means of
[counterfeit/stolen/lost/misdelivered/fraudulently
procured/falsely representing to be the holder of a] credit card
of ____(name).
NOTE: Per CJ 4-301 District Court has exclusive original
jurisdiction whether felony or misdemeanor.
NOTE: If a person commits a violation of this section pursuant
to one scheme or continuing course of conduct, from the same
or several sources, the conduct may be considered as one
offense and the value of the money, goods, services, or
anything else of value may be aggregated in determining if the
offense is a felony or a misdemeanor.
NOTE: PAYMENT DEVICE NUMBERS: The definition of
credit card includes a payment device number, which is defined
in Section 8-206 as meaning any code, account number, or
other means of account access, other than a check, draft, or
other similar paper instrument, that can be used to obtain
money, etc., or to transfer funds.
Rev. 10/01/2024
244.
CR 8-209(a)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 – 1 YEAR
*1_1358*
**FALSE CRD CRD: CHRG GOODS $100-<1500**
… did receive [money/goods/services/thing of value] to wit:
___(describe), having a value of at least $100 but less than
$1,500, knowing or believing said
[money/goods/services/things of value] [was/were] illegally
obtained by means of
[counterfeit/stolen/lost/misdelivered/fraudulently
procured/falsely representing to be the holder of a] credit card
of ____(name).
CR 8-209(a)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 – 90 DAYS
*1_0586*
**FALSE CRD CRD: CHRG GOODS L/T $100**
… did receive [money/goods/services/thing of value] to wit:
___(describe), having a value of less than $100, knowing or
believing said [money/goods/services/things of value]
[was/were] illegally obtained by means of
[counterfeit/stolen/lost/misdelivered/fraudulently
procured/falsely representing to be the holder of a] credit card
of ____(name).
CR 8-210
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 12 MONTHS
*2_2605*
**TELEPHONE CRED CARD FRAUD**
…did [publish/cause to be published] the ________(choose
from below) with the [intent/knowledge] that the
[number/code/system] may be used fraudulently to avoid
paying a lawful toll charge.
1. [number/code] of a [an existing/a canceled/a revoked/an
expired/a nonexistent] telephone credit card
2. [numbering/coding] system used to issue telephone credit
cards
NOTE: The published credit card number may be existing,
cancelled, revoked, expired or non-existent.
Rev. 10/01/2024
245.
CR 8-214
PENALTY SEC 8-216
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$1,000.00 - 15 YEARS
*2_0550*
**USE/DISCLOSE CREDIT CARD NOS
...did unlawfully [use/disclose] a payment device number, to
wit: _____ (identify and describe number).
CR 8-214
PENALTY SEC 8-216
FELONY
$1,000.00 - 15 YEARS
DISTRICT COURT
*2_0560*
**USE/DISCLOSE SIGNATURE**
...did unlawfully [use/disclose] the holder's signature of _____
(name holder)
NOTE: "Payment Device Number" means any code, account
number, or other means of account access, other than a check,
draft, or similar paper instrument, that can be used to obtain
money, goods, services, or anything of value, or for purposes of
initiating a transfer of funds.
"Holder's Signature" means the signature, including an
electronically recorded signature of a holder in connection with
a credit applications or credit card transaction. This definition
includes, but is not limited to, credit card numbers, telephone
calling card numbers, bank card P.I.N. numbers, and other
numbers capable of use.
Rev. 10/01/2024
246.
CR 8-301(b)
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$25,000 – 20 YEARS
*1_1359*
** FRAUD-PER. IDENT. INFO. THEFT $100K+ **
...did knowingly, willfully, and with fraudulent intent
[possess/help another to possess/obtain/help another person to
obtain] personal identifying information of ______(name),
without the consent of said ______(name), for the purpose of
[using/selling/transferring] that information to [obtain a benefit/
obtain credit/obtain goods/obtain services/obtain other item of
value/access health information/access health care] to wit:
_____ (describe), having a value of $100,000 or greater.
NOTE: Venue - charges under this section may be prosecuted
in a jurisdiction which an element of the crime occurred or in
which the victim resides. (CR 8-301(p)).
CR 8-301(b)
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$15,000 – 10 YEARS
*1_1360*
** FRAUD IDENT INFO THFT $25K-<$100K **
...did knowingly, willfully, and with fraudulent intent
[possess/help another to possess/obtain/help another person to
obtain] personal identifying information of _____(name),
without the consent of said ________(name), for the purpose of
[using/selling/transferring] that information to [obtain a benefit/
obtain credit/obtain goods/obtain services/obtain other item of
value/access health information/access health care] to wit:
____(describe), having a value of at least $25,000 but less than
$100,000.
NOTE: Venue - charges under this section may be prosecuted
in a jurisdiction which an element of the crime occurred or in
which the victim resides. (CR 8-301(p)).
Rev. 10/01/2024
247.
CR 8-301(b)
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$10,000 – 5 YEARS
*1_1361*
** FRAUD ID INFO THFT $1500-<$25K **
...did knowingly, willfully, and with fraudulent intent
[possess/help another to possess/obtain/help another person to
obtain] personal identifying information of _______(name),
without the consent of said _________(name), for the purpose
of [using/selling/transferring] that information to [obtain a
benefit/ obtain credit/obtain goods/obtain services/obtain other
item of value/access health information/access health care] to
wit: ____ (describe), having a value of at least $1,500 but less
than $25,000.
NOTE: Venue - charges under this section may be prosecuted
in a jurisdiction which an element of the crime occurred or in
which the victim resides. (CR 8-301(p)).
CR 8-301(b)
MISDEMEANOR
$500 – 1 YEAR
*1_1362*
** FRAUD IDENT INFO THFT $100-<$1500**
...did knowingly, willfully, and with fraudulent intent
[possess/help another to possess/obtain/help another person to
obtain] personal identifying information of _______(name),
without the consent of said ________(name), for the purpose of
[using/selling/transferring] that information to [obtain a benefit/
obtain credit/obtain goods/obtain services/obtain other item of
value/access health information/access health care] to wit: ___
(describe), having a value of at least $100 but less than $1,500.
NOTE: Venue - charges under this section may be prosecuted
in a jurisdiction which an element of the crime occurred or in
which the victim resides. (CR 8-301(p)).
Rev. 10/01/2024
248.
CR 8-301(b-1)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 – 1 YEAR
*1_1363*
**INTERACT COMP SERV DISCL NUM **
…did maliciously use an interactive computer service to
[disclose/assist ____(name) to disclose] the [driver’s license
number/bank account number/financial institution account
number/credit card number/payment device number/social
security number/employee identification number] of
______(name of victim), without the consent of said person,
and in order to [annoy/threaten/embarrass/harass] said
person.
NOTE: “Interactive computer service” means an
information service, system of access software provider that
provides or enables computer access by multiple users to a
computer service, including system that provides access to
the internet and cellular telephones.
CR 8-301(c)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
$500 – 1 YEAR
*1_1364*
**FRAUD-PER. IDENT. AVOID PROS**
...did knowingly and willfully assume the identity of
_______________(name), to avoid identification, apprehension
or prosecution for a crime, to wit: _______________.
NOTE: Personal identifying information means the name,
address, telephone number, driver's license number, social
security number, place of employment, employee identification
number, mother's maiden name, bank or other financial
institution account number, date of birth, personal identification
number, credit card number of an individual or other payment
device number.
Rev. 10/01/2024
249.
CR 8-301(c )(2)(i)(ii)
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$25,000 – 20 YEARS
*1_1366*
** FRAUD IDENT INFO THFT $100K+ **
...did knowingly and willfully assume the identity of
[another/ficticious person] to wit: _______________(name)
with fraudulent intent to [obtain a benefit/ obtain credit/obtain
goods/obtain services/obtain other item of value/access health
information/access health care], to wit: ____ (describe), having
a value of $100,000 or greater.
CR 8-301(c )(2)(i)(ii)
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$15,000 – 10 YEARS
*1_1367*
** FRAUD IDENT INFO THFT $25K-<$100K **
...did knowingly and willfully assume the identity of
[another/ficticious person] to wit: _______________(name)
with fraudulent intent to [obtain a benefit/ obtain credit/obtain
goods/obtain services/obtain other item of value/access health
information/access health care], to wit: ____ (describe), having
a value of at least $25,000 but less than $100,000.
CR 8-301(c )(2)(i)(ii)
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$10,000 – 5 YEARS
*1_1368*
** FRAUD IDENT INFO THFT $1500-<$25K **
...did knowingly and willfully assume the identity of
[another/ficticious person] to wit: _______________(name)
with fraudulent intent to [obtain a benefit/ obtain credit/obtain
goods/obtain services/obtain other item of value/access health
information/access health care], to wit: ____ (describe), having
a value of at least $1,500 but less than $25,000.
CR 8-301(c )(2)(i)(ii)
MISDEMEANOR
$500 – 1 YEAR
*1_1369*
** FRAUD IDENT INFO THFT $100-<$1500**
...did knowingly and willfully assume the identity of
[another/ficticious person] to wit: _______________(name)
with fraudulent intent to [obtain a benefit/ obtain credit/obtain
goods/obtain services/obtain other item of value/access health
information/access health care], to wit: ____ (describe), having
a value of at least $100 but less than $1,500.
Rev. 10/01/2024
250.
CR 8-301(c )(2)(iii)
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$25,000 – 20 YEARS
*1_1370*
** FRAUD-PER IDENT AVOID PAY $100K+ **
...did knowingly and willfully assume the identity of
[another/fictitious person] to wit: _______________(name),
with fraudulent intent to avoid the payment of [a debt/other
legal obligation], to wit: ____ (describe), having a value of
$100,000 or greater.
NOTE: Charges under this section may be prosecuted in a
jurisdiction in which an element of the crime occurred OR in
which the victim resides (CR 8-301(p)).
CR 8-301(c )(2)(iii)
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$15,000 – 10 YEARS
*1_1371*
** FRAUD-PER ID AVOID PAY $25K -<100K **
...did knowingly and willfully assume the identity of
[another/fictitious person] to wit: _______________(name),
with fraudulent intent to avoid the payment of [a debt/other
legal obligation], to wit: _____ (describe), having a value of at
least $25,000 but less than $100,000.
NOTE: Charges under this section may be prosecuted in a
jurisdiction in which an element of the crime occurred OR in
which the victim resides (CR 8-301(p)).
Rev. 10/01/2024
251.
CR 8-301(c )(2)(iii)
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$10,000 – 5 YEARS
*1_1372*
** FRAUD-PER ID AVOID PAY $1500-<25K **
...did knowingly and willfully assume the identity of
[another/fictitious person] to wit: _______________(name),
with fraudulent intent to avoid the payment of [a debt/other
legal obligation], to wit: _____ (describe), having a value of at
least $1,500 but less than $25,000.
NOTE: Charges under this section may be prosecuted in a
jurisdiction in which an element of the crime occurred OR in
which the victim resides (CR 8-301(p)).
CR 8-301(c )(2)(iii)
MISDEMEANOR
$500– 1 YEARS
*1_1373*
** FRAUD-PER ID AVOID PAY $100-<1500**
...did knowingly and willfully assume the identity of
[another/fictitious person] to wit: _______________(name),
with fraudulent intent to avoid the payment of [a debt/other
legal obligation], to wit: _____ (describe), having a value of at
least $100 but less than $1,500.
NOTE: Charges under this section may be prosecuted in a
jurisdiction in which an element of the crime occurred OR in
which the victim resides (CR 8-301(p)).
Rev. 10/01/2024
252.
CR 8-301(d)(1)
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$25,000.00 - 20 YEARS
*1_1374*
**ELECT DEV/MEDIUM OBT BENEFIT -$100K+**
… did knowingly, willfully with fraudulent intent to [obtain a
benefit/ obtain credit/obtain goods/obtain services/obtain other
item of value/access health information/access health care] to
wit: _____(describe)], having a value of $100,000 or greater,
use [a re-encoder/electronic medium] to place information
encoded on the magnetic [strip/stripe] from a card issued to
________(name) onto a card issued to ________(name) without
consent of _________(name), the authorized cardholder.
CR 8-301(d)(1)
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$15,000.00 - 10 YEARS
*1_1376*
**ELECT DEV/MED OBT BENE-$25K-<$100K**
… did knowingly, willfully with fraudulent intent to [obtain a
benefit/ obtain credit/obtain goods/obtain services/obtain other
item of value/access health information/access health care] to
wit: _____(describe)], having a value of at least $25,000 but
less than $100,000, use [a re-encoder/electronic medium] to
place information encoded on the magnetic [strip/stripe] from a
card issued to ________(name) onto a card issued to
________(name) without consent of _________(name), the
authorized cardholder.
Rev. 10/01/2024
253.
CR 8-301(d)(1)
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$10,000.00 – 5 YEARS
*1_1377*
**ELECT DEV/MED OBT BENE-$1500-<$25K**
… did knowingly, willfully with fraudulent intent to [obtain a
benefit/ obtain credit/obtain goods/obtain services/obtain other
item of value/access health information/access health care] to
wit: _____(describe)], having a value of at least $1,500 but less
than $25,000, use [a re-encoder/electronic medium] to place
information encoded on the magnetic [strip/stripe] from a card
issued to ________(name) onto a card issued to
________(name) without consent of _________(name), the
authorized cardholder.
CR 8-301(d)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
$500 – 1 YEAR
*1_1378*
**ELECT DEV/MED OBT BENE-$100-<$1500**
… did knowingly, willfully with fraudulent intent to [obtain a
benefit/ obtain credit/obtain goods/obtain services/obtain other
item of value/access health information/access health care] to
wit: _____(describe)], having a value of at least $100 but less
than $1,500, use [a re-encoder/electronic medium] to place
information encoded on the magnetic [strip/stripe] from a card
issued to ________(name) onto a card issued to
________(name) without consent of _________(name), the
authorized cardholder.
Rev. 10/01/2024
254.
CR 8-301(d)(2)
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$25,000.00 – 20 YEARS
*1_1379*
**SKIM DEV OBT BENEFIT - $100K +**
… did knowingly, willfully with fraudulent intent to [obtain a
benefit/ obtain credit/obtain goods/obtain services/obtain other
item of value/access health information/access health care] to
wit: _____(describe)], having a value of $100,000 or greater,
use a skimming device to
[access/read/scan/obtain/memorize/store personal identification
information/store payment device number] from the magnetic
[strip/stripe] from a credit card issued to ________(name)
without consent of ________(name), an individual authorized
to use the credit card.
CR 8-301(d)(2)
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$15,000.00 - 10 YEARS
*1_1380*
**SKIM DEV OBT BENEFIT - $25K - <$100K **
… did knowingly, willfully with fraudulent intent to [obtain a
benefit/ obtain credit/obtain goods/obtain services/obtain other
item of value/access health information/access health care] to
wit: _____(describe)], having a value of at least $25,000 but
less than $100,000, use a skimming device to
[access/read/scan/obtain/memorize/store personal identification
information/store payment device number] from the magnetic
[strip/stripe] from a credit card issued to ________(name)
without consent of ________(name), an individual authorized
to use the credit card.
Rev. 10/01/2024
255.
CR 8-301(d)(2)
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$10,000.00 - 5 YEARS
*1_1381*
**SKIM DEV OBT BENEFIT- $1500 - <$25K **
… did knowingly, willfully with fraudulent intent to [obtain a
benefit/ obtain credit/obtain goods/obtain services/obtain other
item of value/access health information/access health care] to
wit: _____(describe)], having a value of at least $1,500 but less
than $25,000, use a skimming device to
[access/read/scan/obtain/memorize/store personal identification
information/store payment device number] from the magnetic
[strip/stripe] from a credit card issued to ________(name)
without consent of ________(name), an individual authorized
to use the credit card.
CR 8-301(d)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$500 – 1 YEAR
*1_1382*
**SKIM DEV OBT BENEFIT – $100-<$1500**
… did knowingly, willfully with fraudulent intent to [obtain a
benefit/ obtain credit/obtain goods/obtain services/obtain other
item of value/access health information/access health care] to
wit: _____(describe)], having a value at least $100 but less than
$1500, use a skimming device to
[access/read/scan/obtain/memorize/store personal identification
information/store payment device number] from the magnetic
[strip/stripe] from a credit card issued to ________(name)
without consent of ________(name), an individual authorized
to use the credit card.
Rev. 10/01/2024
256.
CR 8-301(e)
MISDEMEANOR
$500 – 1 YEAR
*1_1383*
**POSS ETC. RE-ENCODER/SKIMMING DEV**
… did knowingly, willfully with fraudulent intent
[possess/obtain/help another to possess/help another to obtain] a
[re-encoder/skimming] device for the unauthorized
[use/sale/transfer] of [personal identifying information/payment
device number].
CR 8-301(f)
MISDEMEANOR
$500 – 1 YEAR
*1_1384*
**IDENTITY FRAUD - INDUCE ANOTH PROV**
… did knowingly and willfully claim to represent
_______(name of victim) without said person’s knowledge and
consent, with the intent to [solicit/request/take action to induce
another to provide] [personal identifying information/payment
device number].
Rev. 10/01/2024
257.
AGE IDENTIFICATION CARDS AND DOCUMENTS
CR 8-302(b)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
$2,000.00 - 2 YEARS
EACH CARD SEPARATE
OFFENSE
*1_0432*
**FALSE ID/SALE-ISSUE**
...did [sell/issue/offer for sale/offer to issue] [an identification
card/a document] which contained:
(Select appropriate language)
1. a blank space for a person's [age/date of birth];
2. an incorrect [age/date of birth] of a person.
NOTE: Each card or document is a separate violation of this
section. The section contains an exception for manufacturers
who deliver blank ID cards to governmental agencies, or for use
as employee or patient identification cards.
CR 8-302(b)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$2,000.00 - 2 YEARS
EACH CARD SEPARATE
OFFENSE
*1_1434*
**KNOWING SALE/ISSUE FALSE ID**
…did knowingly [sell/issue/offer for sale/offer to issue] an
[identification card/document] that contained [an incorrect
name instead of a true name/an incorrect address].
NOTE: Each card or document is a separate violation of this
section. The section contains an exception for manufacturers
who deliver blank ID cards to governmental agencies, or for use
as employee or patient identification cards.
Rev. 10/01/2024
258.
CR 8-303(b)(1)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 6 MONTHS
*1_1432*
**POSSESS/USE FALSE GOVERNMENT
IDENTIFICATION DOC*
…did, with fraudulent intent, [possess/display/cause/allow to be
displayed] a fictitious or fraudulently altered government
identification document to wit: _________(choose from below).
1. a passport;
2. an immigration visa;
3. an alien registration card;
4. an employment authorization card;
5. a birth certificate;
6. a Social Security card;
7. a military identification;
8. an adoption decree;
9. a marriage license;
10. a driver’s license; or
11. a photo identification card.
CR 8-303(b)(3)(4)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 6 MONTHS
*1_1433*
**DISPLAY GOV'T ID OF ANOTHER**
…did, with fraudulent intent, [display/allow the use of/lend] a
government identification document issued to _________
(name of document holder).
Rev. 10/01/2024
259.
Conversion of Partnership Money, Etc.
CR 8-401(a)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 - 10 YEARS
*2_2701*
**FRAUD-PARTNERSHIP MONEY**
…did, as a partner in _____(name partnership), fraudulently
[convert/appropriate] to [his/her] own use ____ (describe),
[money/property] of _____ said partnership.
CR 8-401(a)(3)
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 - 10 YEARS
*3_2607*
**FRAUD-PARTNERSHIP MONEY**
...did, as a partner, fraudulently [make/fail to make] entries of a
partnership transaction in the books of ___ (name partnership)
to show the true state of a transaction relating to the partnership
business.
Misrepresentation/Corporate Officer or Agent
CR 8-402(a)(1)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$10,000.00 – 3 YEARS
*4_2607*
**FRAUD MISREP BY CORP OFFCER**
…did as a corporate [officer/agent] of ____ (name corporation)
fraudulently [sign/assent to] a publication for the public and
shareholders containing untruthful representations of said
corporation’s affairs, assets, and liabilities to [enhance/depress]
the market value of its [shares/corporate obligation]/thereby
accomplishing fraud, to wit: ____ (describe fraudulent intent
and name or describe victim(s).
Rev. 10/01/2024
260.
Pyramid Promotional Scheme
CR 8-404(b)
MISDEMEANOR
$10,000.00 - 1 YEAR
*6_2600*
**FRAUD-PYRAMID/PROM SCHEME**
...did [establish/advertise/promote] a pyramid promotional
scheme.
NOTE: "Pyramid promotional scheme" means any plan or
operation by which a participant gives consideration for the
opportunity to receive compensation to be derived primarily
from any person's introduction of other persons into a
participation in the plan or operation rather than from the sale
of goods, services, or other intangible property by the
participant or other persons introduced into the plan or
operation.
Cargo, Wrongful Disposal/ Refusal to Pay
Consideration
CR 8-405(b)(1)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 1 YEAR
*1_2701*
**CARGO SEL DEFRD BOAT OWNER**
...did, being employed in the [management/navigation] of ____,
a vessel operating exclusively on the waters of Maryland,
[sell/give away/pledge/dispose of] its cargo, belonging to ____,
the owner of the vessel, without the consent of and with the
intent to defraud said owner.
NOTE: See CR 8-405(d) regarding minimum penalty of 6
months and/or $500 if convicted.
Rev. 10/01/2024
261.
CR 8-405(c)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 1 YEAR
*1_0194*
**CARGO REC/KEEP $ FRM FALSE**
...did, being employed by _____, the owner of _______, a
vessel operating exclusively on Maryland waters, for the
[management/navigation] of the said vessel, receive $______ in
consideration for the sale of the cargo of said vessel, with the
consent of its owner, and did [refuse/neglect] to pay such
consideration to said owner, with the intent to defraud said
owner.
NOTE: See CR 8-405(d) for minimum penalty of 6 months-
$500 if convicted.
Breach of Trust, Bill of Lading Elevator or
Warehouse Receipts
CR 8-406(a)
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 - 10 YEARS
*1_2602*
**FRAUD-BREACH OF TRUST**
...did receive in trust from ____ (victim) a [warehouse
receipt/bill of lading/document giving title/document giving the
right of possession] to ____ (specify property) under a written
contract, and did fail to perform the terms and conditions of the
trust as expressed in the written contract.
NOTE: See CR 8-406(b) regarding minimum penalty of 1Y-
$500 if convicted.
NOTE: This section does not cover the failure by an agent to
deliver to the consignor the completed transfer documents or
the payment for the shipment after the shipment or other
transfer of goods or property has been completed. That failure
should be charged under CR 7-116.
Rev. 10/01/2024
262.
Conversion/Leased or Rented Goods
CR 8-407
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 60 DAYS
*2_2399*
**FRAUD CONVERSN/LEASE GOODS**
...did fraudulently convert to their own use, _______(describe
item), a [good/thing] valued at $1,500.00 or more and received
under a [written contract/written lease] entered into for the
purpose of [renting/leasing] said [good/thing] for valuable
consideration.
NOTE: Defendant must have received the item(s) under written
lease, written contract, or written rental contract. If document
contains option to buy, the agreement cannot be for longer than
six months. If there is no option to buy, length of agreement
does not matter. FAILURE TO RETURN OR ACCOUNT FOR
THE ITEM AT THE END OF THE AGREED PERIOD IS
PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE OF A VIOLATION OF THIS
SECTION, EXCEPT THAT, the victim must have sent via
certified US Mail, a written, postpaid, return receipt requested
demand for return of the item(s) and must wait 10 days for
either return of item(s) or for the defendant to account for
items(s) with the victim before charging.
NOTE: See section regarding written demand requirement.
Rev. 10/01/2024
263.
Welfare-Obtaining Public Assistance by Fraud
CR 8-503
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*7_2607*
**FRAUD-WELFARE**
...did [fraudulently obtain/fraudulently attempt to obtain/aid in
fraudulently obtaining/aid in fraudulently attempting to obtain]
a benefit to which the person aided was not entitled, to wit:
____ (name benefit-see NOTE below), from _____ (name
program), a [social /nutritional] program financed in whole and
in part by the State of Maryland and administered by ____
(name State agency or political subdivision agency), and did so
by:
NOTE: Use whichever of the following is applicable:
1. wilfully making a false [statement/representation] to ____
(agency).
2. wilfully failing to disclose to ____ material changes in
[household/financial] conditions.
3. impersonating another person.
NOTE: The benefit sought or obtained can be money, property,
food stamps, or any other assistance EXCEPT MEDICAID.
SEE NEW SECTION 230 C for Medicaid Fraud.
NOTE: Any person who in making and signing the application
for money, property, food stamps, or other assistance, under a
social or nutritional program based on need, financed in whole
or in part by the state and administered by the Department of
Human Resources, the Department of Health and Mental
Hygiene, or the local Department of Social Services makes a
false or fraudulent statement with intent to obtain any such
money, property, food stamps, or other assistance is guilty of
perjury and on conviction is subject to the penalties provided by
law for perjury. (CR 9-101)
NOTE: A prosecution for welfare fraud must be brought within
3 years after the offense was committed. Medical assistance
does not include Medicaid as defined in CR 8-508.
Rev. 10/01/2024
264.
SOCIAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION - PROHIBITED ACTS
Appl. Written - False or Fraud State. Punished as
Perjury, etc.
CR 8-504
MISDEMEANOR
10 YEARS
*2_2607*
**PUB ASST - FALSE APPLIC'N**
...did, in a signed application, make a [false/fraudulent]
statement, with the intent to obtain [money/property/food
stamps/ assistance] under a program based on need, financed in
whole or in part by the State of Maryland and administered by
the ______ [Department of Human Resources/Department of
Health and Mental Hygiene/the _____ Department of Social
Services].
NOTE: It is enough that the false statement be in the
application. Nothing of value is required to be obtained as a
result of the false statement.
Unauthorized Disposition/Conversion Donated
Food Commodity
CR 8-505(a)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 6 MONTHS
*1_2314*
**FRAUD-UNAUTH DISP. FOOD**
...did, with intent to defraud, [make an unauthorized disposition
of/not being an authorized recipient, convert to their use and
benefit] a food commodity donated under a program of the
United States Government, to wit: _____ (name program).
Rev. 10/01/2024
265.
CR 8-509(1)
MISDEMEANOR
$50,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*2_2110*
** DEFRAUD STATE HEALTH CARE <$1,500**
...did knowingly and willfully defraud a State Health Plan, to
wit: ______(name plan), in an amount less than $1,500, in
connection with the delivery of and payment of health care
services.
CR 8-509(1)
FELONY
$100,000.00 – 5 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*2_2115*
** DEFRAUD STATE HEALTH CARE $1,500+**
...did knowingly and willfully defraud a State Health Plan, to
wit: ______(name plan), in an amount of $1,500 or more, in
connection with the delivery of and payment of health care
services.
CR 8-509(1)
FELONY
$100,000.00 - 20 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*2_2120*
**DEFRAUD HEALTH CARE-INJURE**
...did knowingly and willfully defraud a State Health Plan, to
wit: __________ (name plan),which resulted in the serious
injury of ____________ (name person injured) in connection
with the delivery of and payment of health care services.
Rev. 10/01/2024
266.
CR 8-509(1)
PENALTY SEC. 8-516
FELONY
$200,000.00 - LIFE
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
*2_2125*
**DEFRAUD HEALTH CARE-DEATH**
...did knowingly and willfully defraud a State Health Plan, to
wit: __________ (name plan),which resulted in the death of
____________ (name person ) in connection with the delivery
of and payment of health care services.
CR 8-509(1)
MISDEMEANOR
$100,000.00
*2_2130*
** DEFRAUD HEALTH CARE BUSINESS <$1,500**
...being a business entity, to wit: ______ (name business), did
knowingly and willfully defraud a State Health Plan, to wit:
__________ (name plan), in an amount less than $1,500, in
connection with the delivery of and payment of health care
services.
CR 8-509(1)
FELONY
$250,000.00
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*2_2135*
** DEFRAUD HEALTH CARE BUSINESS $1,500+**
...being a business entity, to wit: __________ (name business),
did knowingly and willfully defraud a State Health Plan, to wit:
__________ (name plan), in an amount of $1,500 or more, in
connection with the delivery of and payment of health care
services.
Rev. 10/01/2024
267.
CR 8-509(1)
PENALTY SEC. 8-516
FELONY
$250,000.00 EACH
OFFENSE
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*2_2140*
**FRAUD HLTH CARE-INJURE-BUS**
...being a business entity, to wit: __________ (name business),
did knowingly and willfully defraud a State Health Plan, to wit:
__________ (name plan),which resulted in the serious injury of
____________ (name person injured) in connection with the
delivery of and payment of health care services.
CR 8-509(1)
(PENALTY SEC. CR 8-
516)
FELONY
LIFE - $200,000.00
BUSINESS ENTITY
$250,000.00
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*2_2145*
**FRAUD HEALTH CARE-DEATH-BUS**
...being a business entity, to wit: __________ (name business),
did knowingly and willfully defraud a State Health Plan, to wit:
__________ (name plan),which resulted in the death of
____________ (name person ) in connection with the delivery
of and payment of health care services.
Rev. 10/01/2024
268.
CR 8-509(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$50,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*2_2150*
** OBTAIN BENEFITS BY FALSE REP <$1,500**
...did knowingly and willfully obtain by false representation,
____(name benefit), in an amount less than $1,500, in
connection with the delivery of and payment for health care
services that are a benefit of a State health plan, to wit:
____(name plan).
CR 8-509(2)
FELONY
$100,000.00 – 5 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*2_2155*
** OBTAIN BENEFITS BY FALSE REP $1,500+**
...did knowingly and willfully obtain by false representation,
_____(name benefit), in an amount of $1,500 or more, in
connection with the delivery of and payment for health care
services that are a benefit of a State health plan, to wit: ______
(name plan).
CR 8-509(2)
(PENALTY SEC. CR 8-516)
RESULTING SERIOUS
INJURY
FELONY
$100,000 - 20 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*2_2160*
**OBTAIN BEN-FALSE REP-INJURE**
...did knowingly and willfully obtain by false representation,
_______(name benefit) in connection with the delivery of and
payment for health care services that are a benefit of a State
health plan, to wit: ______ (name plan) which resulted in the
serious injury of _____(name person injured).
Rev. 10/01/2024
269.
CR 8-509(2)
FELONY
$200,000.00 - LIFE
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
*2_2165*
**OBTAIN BEN-FALSE REP-DEATH**
...did knowingly and willfully obtain by false representation,
_____________(name benefit) in connection with the delivery
of and payment for health care services that are a benefit of a
State health plan, to wit: __________ (name plan) which
resulted in the death of ____________ (name person ).
CR 8-509(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$100,000.00
*2_2170*
** OBTAIN BEN-FALSE REP-BUSINESS L/T $1,500**
...being a business entity, to wit: _____(name business), did
knowingly and willfully obtain by false representation,
______(name benefit), in an amount less than $1,500, in
connection with the delivery of and payment for health care
services that are a benefit of a State health plan, to wit:
__________ (name plan).
CR 8-509(2)
FELONY
$250,000.00
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*2_2175*
** OBTAIN BEN-FALSE REP-BUSINESS $1,500+**
...being a business entity, to wit: _____(name business), did
knowingly and willfully obtain by false representation,
______(name benefit), in an amount $1,500 or more, in
connection with the delivery of and payment for health care
services that are a benefit of a State health plan, to wit:
__________ (name plan).
Rev. 10/01/2024
270.
CR 8-509(2)
PENALTY SEC. CR 8-516
FELONY
$250,000.00 EACH
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*2_2180*
**BEN BY FALSE REP-INJURE-BUS**
...being a business entity, to wit: ______ (name business), did
knowingly and willfully obtain by false representation,
________(name benefit) in connection with the delivery of and
payment for health care services that are a benefit of a State
health plan, to wit: __________ (name plan) which resulted in
the serious injury of ____________ (name person injured).
CR 8-509(2)
(PENALTY SEC. CR 8-516)
$100,000.00 EACH
FELONY
$250,000.00 EACH
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*2_2185*
**BEN BY FALSE REP-DEATH-BUS**
...being a business entity, to wit: ______ (name business), did
knowingly and willfully obtain by false representation,
_________(name benefit) in connection with the delivery of
and payment for health care services that are a benefit of a State
health plan, to wit: __________ (name plan) which resulted in
the death of ____________ (name person ).
Rev. 10/01/2024
271.
CR 8-509(3)
MISDEMEANOR
$50,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*2_2190*
** DEFRAUD HEALTH PLAN-SERVICE L/T $1,500**
...did knowingly and willfully defraud a State Health Plan, to
wit: _____(name plan), of the right to honest services, in an
amount less than $1,500.
CR 8-509(3)
FELONY
$100,000.00 – 5 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*2_2195*
** DEFRAUD HEALTH PLAN-SERVICE $1,500+**
...did knowingly and willfully defraud a State Health Plan, to
wit: __________ (name plan), of the right to honest services, in
the amount of $1,500 or more.
CR 8-509(3)
(PENALTY SEC.CR 8-516)
FELONY
$100,000.00 - 20 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*2_2320*
**DEFRAUD HEALTH-SERVICE-INJURE**
...did knowingly and willfully defraud a State Health Plan, to
wit: ____(name plan), of the right to honest services, which
resulted in the serious injury of ______(name person injured).
Rev. 10/01/2024
272.
CR 8-509(3)
(PENALTY SEC. CR 8-516)
FELONY
$200,000.00 - LIFE
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
*2_2325*
**DEFRAUD HEALTH-SERVICE-DEATH**
...did knowingly and willfully defraud a State Health Plan, to
wit: _____(name plan), of the right to honest services, which
resulted in the death of _____ (name person).
CR 8-509(3)
MISDEMEANOR
$100,000.00
*2_2330*
** FRAUD HEALTH-SERVICE-BUSINESS L/T $1,500**
...being a business entity, to wit: ____ (name business), did
knowingly and willfully defraud a State Health Plan, to wit:
__________ (name plan), of the right to honest services, in an
amount less than $1,500.
CR 8-509(3)
FELONY
$250,000.00
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*2_2335*
** FRAUD HEALTH-SERVICE-BUSINESS $1,500+**
...being a business entity, to wit: _____ (name business), did
knowingly and willfully defraud a State Health Plan, to wit:
_____ (name plan), of the right to honest services, in an amount
$1,500 or more .
Rev. 10/01/2024
273.
CR 8-509(3)
(PENALTY SEC. CR 8-516)
FELONY
$250,000.00
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*2_2340*
**FRAUD HLTH-SERVICE-INJURE-BUS**
...being a business entity, to wit: _____ (name business), did
knowingly and willfully defraud a State Health Plan, to wit:
________ (name plan), of the right to honest services, which
resulted in the serious injury of _______(name person injured).
CR 8-509(3)
(PENALTY SEC. CR 8-516)
FELONY
$250,000.00
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*2_2345*
**FRAUD HLTH -SERVICE-DEATH-BUS**
...being a business entity, to wit: _____ (name business), did
knowingly and willfully defraud a State Health Plan, to wit:
_____ (name plan), of the right to honest services, which
resulted in the death of _____ (name person ).
Rev. 10/01/2024
274.
CR 8-509(4)
MISDEMEANOR
$50,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*2_2350*
**FLS REP-DEFRAUD HEALTH CARE L/T $1,500**
...did, with the intent to defraud, make a false representation
relating to [health care services, to wit: _______ / a State
Health Plan, to wit: _______], involving an amount less than
$1,500.
CR 8-509(4)
FELONY
$100,000.00 – 5 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*2_2355*
** FLS REP-DEFRAUD HEALTH CARE $1,500+**
...did, with the intent to defraud, make a false representation
relating to [health care services, to wit: __________ / a State
Health Plan, to wit: __________ ], involving an amount of
$1,500 or more.
CR 8-509(4)
(PENALTY SEC. CR 8-
516)
FELONY
$100,000.00 - 20 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*2_2360*
**FLS REP-HEALTH CARE-INJURE**
...did, with the intent to defraud, make a false representation
relating to [health care services, to wit: __________ / a State
Health Plan, to wit: __________ ], which resulted in the serious
injury of ____________ (name person injured).
Rev. 10/01/2024
275.
CR 8-509(4)
PENALTY SEC. 8-516
FELONY
$200,000.00 - LIFE
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
*2_2365*
**FLS REP-HEALTH CARE-DEATH**
...did, with the intent to defraud, make a false representation
relating to [health care services, to wit: __________ / a State
Health Plan, to wit: __________ ], which resulted in the death
of ____________ (name person).
CR 8-509(4)
MISDEMEANOR
$100,000.00
*2_2370*
** FLS REP-HEALTH CARE--BUSINESS L/T $1,500**
...being a business entity, to wit: __________ (name business),
did, with the intent to defraud, make a false representation
relating to [health care services, to wit: __________ / a State
Health Plan, to wit: ___], involving an amount less than $1,500.
CR 8-509(4)
FELONY
$250,000.00
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*2_2375*
** FLS REP-HEALTH CARE--BUSINESS $1,500+**
...being a business entity, to wit: __________ (name business),
did, with the intent to defraud, make a false representation
relating to [health care services, to wit: _____ / a State Health
Plan, to wit: ___], involving an amount of $1,500 or more .
Rev. 10/01/2024
276.
CR 8-509(4)
(PENALTY SEC. CR 8-516)
FELONY
$250,000.00
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*2_2380*
**FLS REP-HLTH CARE-INJURE-BUS**
...being a business entity, to wit: __________ (name business),
did, with the intent to defraud, make a false representation
relating to [health care services, to wit: __________ / a State
Health Plan, to wit: __________ ], which resulted in the serious
injury of ____________ (name person injured).
CR 8-509(4)
(PENALTY SEC. CR 8-516)
FELONY
$250,000.00
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*2_2385*
**FLS REP-HLTH CARE-DEATH-BUS**
...being a business entity, to wit: __________ (name business),
did, with the intent to defraud, make a false representation
relating to [health care services, to wit: __________ / a State
Health Plan, to wit: __________ ], which resulted in the death
of ____________ (name person ).
Rev. 10/01/2024
277.
CR 8-511(1)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$50,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*2_2975*
** KICKBACK-HEALTH PLAN SERV L/T $1,500**
...did provide to _________ (name) [items/services] for which
payment [is/may be] made from [federal/state] funds under a
state health plan, to wit: ___________ (name plan) and did
[solicit /offer/make/receive] a [kickback/bribe] in connection
with [providing items or services/making a payment/receiving a
benefit] in an amount less than $1,500.
CR 8-511(1)(2)
FELONY
$100,000.00 – 5 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*2_2980*
** KICKBACK-HEALTH PLAN SERV $1,500+**
...did provide to _________ (name) [items/services] for which
payment [is/may be] made from [federal/state] funds under a
state health plan, to wit: ___________ (name plan) and did
[solicit /offer/make/receive] a [kickback/bribe] in connection
with [providing items or services/making a payment/receiving a
benefit] in an amount of $1,500 or more.
Rev. 10/01/2024
278.
CR 8-511(1)(2)
(PENALTY SEC. CR 8-
516)
FELONY
$100,000.00 - 20 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*2_2985*
**KICKBACK-HEALTH PLAN-INJURE**
...did provide to _________ (name) [items/services] for which
payment [is/may be] made from [federal/state] funds under a
state health plan, to wit: ___________ (name plan) and did
[solicit /offer/make/receive] a [kickback/bribe] in connection
with [providing items or services/making a payment/receiving a
benefit], which resulted in serious injury to ___________
(name person injured).
CR 8-511(1)(2)
(PENALTY SEC. CR 8-516)
FELONY
$200,000.00 - LIFE
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
*2_2990*
**KICKBACK-HEALTH PLAN-DEATH**
...did provide to _________ (name) [items/services] for which
payment [is/may be] made from [federal/state] funds under a
state health plan, to wit: ___________ (name plan) and did
[solicit /offer/make/receive] a [kickback/bribe] in connection
with [providing items or services/making a payment/receiving a
benefit], which resulted in the death of ___________ (name
person ).
Rev. 10/01/2024
279.
CR 8-511(1)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$100,000.00
*2_2992*
** KICKBACK-HLTH SERV-BUS L/T $1,500**
…being a business entity, to wit: _______(name), did provide
to _________ (name) [items/services] for which payment
[is/may be] made from [federal/state] funds under a state health
plan, to wit: ___________ (name plan) and did [solicit
/offer/make/receive] a [kickback/bribe] in connection with
[providing items or services/making a payment/receiving a
benefit] in an amount less than $1,500.
CR 8-511(1)(2)
FELONY
$250,000.00
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*2_2994*
** KICKBACK-HLTH SERV-BUS $1,500+**
...being a business entity, to wit: ______(name), did provide to
_________ (name) [items/services] for which payment [is/may
be] made from [federal/state] funds under a state health plan, to
wit: ___________ (name plan) and did [solicit
/offer/make/receive] a [kickback/bribe] in connection with
[providing items or services/making a payment/receiving a
benefit] in an amount of $1,500 or more .
CR 8-511(1)(2)
(PENALTY SEC. CR 8-516)
FELONY
$100,000.00 - 20 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*2_2995*
**BUS KICKBCK-HLTH PLAN-INJURE**
...being a business entity, to wit: ______________, did provide
to _________ (name) [items/services] for which payment
[is/may be] made from [federal/state] funds under a state health
plan, to wit: ___________ (name plan) and did [solicit
/offer/make/receive] a [kickback/bribe] in connection with
[providing items or services/making a payment/receiving a
benefit], which resulted in serious injury to ___________
(name person injured).
Rev. 10/01/2024
280.
CR 8-511(1)(2)
(PENALTY SEC. CR 8-516)
FELONY
$200,000.00 - LIFE
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
*2_2996*
**BUS KICKBCK-HLTH PLAN-DEATH**
...being a business entity, to wit: ______________, did provide
to _________ (name) [items/services] for which payment
[is/may be] made from [federal/state] funds under a state health
plan, to wit: ___________ (name plan) and did [solicit
/offer/make/receive] a [kickback/bribe] in connection with
[providing items or services/making a payment/receiving a
benefit], which resulted in the death of ___________ (name
person ).
CR 8-512
MISDEMEANOR
$50,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*2_2865*
** HEALTH BENEFIT-SOLICIT FEE L/T $1,500**
...did [solicit/offer/make/receive] a rebate of a [fee/charge] for
referring ____________ (name) to __________ (person) to
provide items and services for which payment [is/may be] made
from [federal/state] funds under a State Health Plan, to wit:
__________ ] in an amount less than $1,500.
CR 8-512
FELONY
$100,000.00 – 5 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*2_2870*
** HEALTH BENEFIT-SOLICIT FEE $1,500+**
...did [solicit/offer/make/receive] a rebate of a [fee/charge] for
referring ____________ (name) to __________ (person) to
provide items and services for which payment [is/may be] made
from [federal/state] funds under a State Health Plan, to wit:
__________ ] in an amount of $1,500 or more.
Rev. 10/01/2024
281.
CR 8-512
(PENALTY SEC. CR 8-516)
FELONY
$100,000.00 - 20 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*2_2875*
**HLTH BEN-SOLICIT FEE-INJURE**
...did [solicit/offer/make/receive] a rebate of a [fee/charge] for
referring ____________ (name) to __________ (person) to
provide items and services for which payment [is/may be] made
from [federal/state] funds under a State Health Plan, to wit:
__________ , which resulted in the serious injury of
____________ (name person injured).
CR 8-512
(PENALTY SEC. CR 8-
516)
FELONY
$200,000.00 - LIFE
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
*2_2880*
**HLTH BEN-SOLICIT FEE-DEATH**
...did [solicit/offer/make/receive] a rebate of a [fee/charge] for
referring ____________ (name) to __________ (person) to
provide items and services for which payment [is/may be] made
from [federal/state] funds under a State Health Plan, to wit:
__________ , which resulted in the death of ____________
(name person).
Rev. 10/01/2024
282.
CR 8-512
MISDEMEANOR
$100,000.00
*2_2885
** HLTH BEN-SOLICIT FEE-BUS L/T $1,500**
...being a business entity, to wit: __________ (name business),
did [solicit/offer/make/receive] a rebate of a [fee/charge] for
referring ____________ (name) to __________ (person) to
provide items and services for which payment [is/may be] made
from [federal/state] funds under a State Health Plan, to wit:
__________ ] in an amount less than $1,500.
CR 8-512
FELONY
$250,000.00
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*2_2890*
** HLTH BEN-SOLICIT FEE-BUS $1,500+**
...being a business entity, to wit: __________ (name business),
did [solicit/offer/make/receive] a rebate of a [fee/charge] for
referring ____________ (name) to __________ (person) to
provide items and services for which payment [is/may be] made
from [federal/state] funds under a State Health Plan, to wit:
__________ ] in an amount of $1,500 or more .
CR 8-512
(PENALTY SEC. CR 8-
516)
FELONY
$100,000.00 - 20 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*2_2895*
**HLTH BEN-SOLICIT-INJURE-BUS**
...being a business entity, to wit: __________ (name business),
did [solicit/offer/make/receive] a rebate of a [fee/charge] for
referring ____________ (name) to __________ (person) to
provide items and services for which payment [is/may be] made
from [federal/state] funds under a State Health Plan, to wit:
__________ ], which resulted in the serious injury of
____________ (name person injured).
Rev. 10/01/2024
283.
CR 8-512
(PENALTY SEC. CR 8-516)
FELONY
$200,000.00 - LIFE
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*2_2896*
**HLTH BEN-SOLICIT-DEATH-BUS**
...being a business entity, to wit: __________ (name business),
did [solicit/offer/make/receive] a rebate of a [fee/charge] for
referring ____________ (name) to __________ (person) to
provide items and services for which payment [is/may be] made
from [federal/state] funds under a State Health Plan, to wit:
__________ ], which resulted in the death of ____________
(name person).
CR 8-513
MISDEMEANOR
$50,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*2_2910*
** INDUCE FALSE REP-HLTH PLAN L/T $1,500**
...did knowingly and willfully [make/ cause to be made/ induce
the making of] a false representation with respect to the
conditions and operation of a [facility /institution / State health
plan ], to help such to qualify to receive reimbursement under a
State Health Plan, to wit: ___ , in an amount less than $1,500.
CR 8-513
FELONY
$100,000.00 – 5 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*2_2920*
** INDUCE FALSE REP-HLTH PLAN $1,500+**
...did knowingly and willfully [make/ cause to be made/ induce
the making of] a false representation with respect to the
conditions and operation of a [facility /institution / State health
plan ], to help such to qualify to receive reimbursement under a
State Health Plan, to wit: ___, in an amount of $1,500 or more.
Rev. 10/01/2024
284.
CR 8-513
(PENALTY SEC. CR 8-
516)
FELONY
$100,000.00 - 20 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*2_2925*
**FALSE REP-HLTH PLAN-INJURE**
...did knowingly and willfully [make/cause to be made/ induce
the making of] a false representation with respect to the
conditions and operation of a [facility /institution / State health
plan ], to help such to qualify to receive reimbursement under a
State Health Plan, to wit: _____________ in the amount of
_________ , which resulted in the serious injury of
____________ (name person injured).
CR 8-513
(PENALTY SEC. CR 8-516)
FELONY
$200,000.00 - LIFE
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
*2_2930*
**FALSE REP-HLTH PLAN-DEATH**
...did knowingly and willfully [make/cause to be made/ induce
the making of] a false representation with respect to the
conditions and operation of a [facility /institution / State health
plan ], to help such to qualify to receive reimbursement under a
State Health Plan, to wit: _____________ in the amount of
_________, which resulted in the death of ____________
(name person ).
Rev. 10/01/2024
285.
CR 8-513
MISDEMEANOR
$100,000.00
*2_2935*
** FALSE REP-HLTH PLAN-BUS L/T $1,500**
...being a business entity, to wit: ___________, did knowingly
and willfully [make /cause to be made/ induce the making of] a
false representation with respect to the conditions and operation
of a [facility /institution / State health plan ], to help such to
qualify to receive reimbursement under a State Health Plan, to
wit: ____,in an amount less than $1,500.
CR 8-513
FELONY
$250,000.00
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*2_2940*
** FALSE REP-HLTH PLAN-BUS $1,500+**
...being a business entity, to wit: ___________, did knowingly
and willfully [make/cause to be made/ induce the making of] a
false representation with respect to the conditions and operation
of a [facility /institution / State health plan ], to help such to
qualify to receive reimbursement under a State Health Plan, to
wit: ____,in an amount of $1,500 or more .
CR 8-513
(PENALTY SEC. CR 8-
516)
FELONY
$250,000.00 - 20 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*2_2945*
**FALSE REP-INJURE-BUSINESS**
...being a business entity, to wit: ___________, did knowingly
and willfully [make/cause to be made/ induce the making of] a
false representation with respect to the conditions and operation
of a [facility /institution / State health plan ], to help such to
qualify to receive reimbursement under a State Health Plan, to
wit: _____________ in the amount of _________, which
resulted in the serious injury of ____________ (name person ).
Rev. 10/01/2024
286.
CR 8-513
(PENALTY SEC. CR 8-516)
FELONY
$250,000.00 - LIFE
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
*2_2950*
**FALSE REP--DEATH-BUSINESS**
...being a business entity, to wit: ___________, did knowingly
and willfully [make/cause to be made/ induce the making of] a
false representation with respect to the conditions and operation
of a [facility /institution / State health plan ], to help such to
qualify to receive reimbursement under a State Health Plan, to
wit: _____________ in the amount of _________, which
resulted in the death of ____________ (name person ).
CR 8-514
MISDEMEANOR
$50,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*2_4110*
** FRAUD-OBTAIN DRUG/MED CARE L/T $1,500**
...did knowingly and willfully [obtain/aid ________ (name) in
obtaining/aid ________ (name) in attempting to obtain] [a drug
product / medical care], the payment [is/may be] made from
[federal/state] funds under a state health plan by [fraud / deceit /
misrepresentation / concealment / forgery of a medical
assistance prescription / alteration of a medical assistance
prescription / forgery of a pharmacy assistance prescription /
alteration of a pharmacy assistance prescription / concealment
of a material fact / using a false name/ using a false address],
involving an amount less than $1,500.
CR 8-514
FELONY
$100,000.00 – 5 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*2_4115*
** FRAUD-OBTAIN DRUG/MED CARE $1,500+**
...did knowingly and willfully [obtain/aid ________ (name) in
obtaining/aid ________ (name) in attempting to obtain] [a drug
product / medical care], the payment [is/may be] made from
[federal/state] funds under a state health plan by [fraud / deceit /
misrepresentation / concealment / forgery of a medical
assistance prescription / alteration of a medical assistance
prescription / forgery of a pharmacy assistance prescription /
alteration of a pharmacy assistance prescription / concealment
of a material fact / using a false name/ using a false
address],involving an amount of $1,500 or more.
Rev. 10/01/2024
287.
CR 8-514
(PENALTY SEC. CR 8-516)
FELONY
$100,000.00 - 20 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*2_4120*
**FRAUD-DRUG/MED CARE-INJURE**
...did knowingly and willfully [obtain/aid ________ (name) in
obtaining/aid ________ (name) in attempting to obtain] [a drug
product / medical care], the payment [is/may be] made from
[federal/state] funds under a state health plan by [fraud / deceit /
misrepresentation / concealment / forgery of a medical
assistance prescription / alteration of a medical assistance
prescription / forgery of a pharmacy assistance prescription /
alteration of a pharmacy assistance prescription / concealment
of a material fact / using a false name/ using a false address],
which resulted in serious injury to ___________ (name person
injured).
CR 8-514
(PENALTY SEC. CR 8-
516)
FELONY
$200,000.00 - LIFE
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
*2_4125*
**FRAUD-DRUG/MED CARE-DEATH**
...did knowingly and willfully [obtain/aid ________ (name) in
obtaining/aid ________ (name) in attempting to obtain] [a drug
product / medical care], the payment [is/may be] made from
[federal/state] funds under a state health plan by [fraud / deceit /
misrepresentation / concealment / forgery of a medical
assistance prescription / alteration of a medical assistance
prescription / forgery of a pharmacy assistance prescription /
alteration of a pharmacy assistance prescription / concealment
of a material fact / using a false name/ using a false address],
which resulted in the death of __________ (name person ).
Rev. 10/01/2024
288.
CR 8-514
MISDEMEANOR
$100,000.00
*2_4130*
** FRAUD-OBTAIN MED CARE-BUS L/T $1,500**
...being a business entity, to wit: ______________, did
knowingly and willfully [obtain/aid ________ (name) in
obtaining/aid ________ (name) in attempting to obtain] [a drug
product / medical care], the payment [is/may be] made from
[federal/state] funds under a state health plan by [fraud / deceit /
misrepresentation / concealment / forgery of a medical
assistance prescription / alteration of a medical assistance
prescription / forgery of a pharmacy assistance prescription /
alteration of a pharmacy assistance prescription / concealment
of a material fact / using a false name/ using a false address],
involving an amount less than $1,500.
CR 8-514
FELONY
$250,000.00
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*2_4135*
** FRAUD-OBTAIN MED CARE-BUS $1,500+**
...being a business entity, to wit: ______________, did
knowingly and willfully [obtain/aid ________ (name) in
obtaining/aid ________ (name) in attempting to obtain] [a drug
product / medical care], the payment [is/may be] made from
[federal/state] funds under a state health plan by [fraud / deceit /
misrepresentation / concealment / forgery of a medical
assistance prescription / alteration of a medical assistance
prescription / forgery of a pharmacy assistance prescription /
alteration of a pharmacy assistance prescription / concealment
of a material fact / using a false name/ using a false
address],involving an amount of $1,500 or more .
Rev. 10/01/2024
289.
CR 8-514
(PENALTY SEC. CR 8-516)
FELONY
$100,000.00 - 20 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*2_4140*
**FRAUD-/MED CARE-INJURE-BUS**
...being a business entity, to wit: ______________, did
knowingly and willfully [obtain/aid ________ (name) in
obtaining/aid ________ (name) in attempting to obtain] [a drug
product / medical care], the payment [is/may be] made from
[federal/state] funds under a state health plan by [fraud / deceit /
misrepresentation / concealment / forgery of a medical
assistance prescription / alteration of a medical assistance
prescription / forgery of a pharmacy assistance prescription /
alteration of a pharmacy assistance prescription / concealment
of a material fact / using a false name/ using a false address],
which resulted in serious injury to ___________ (name person
injured).
CR 8-514
(PENALTY SEC. CR 8-516)
FELONY
$200,000.00 - LIFE
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
*2_4145*
**FRAUD-MED CARE-DEATH-BUS**
...being a business entity, to wit: ______________, did
knowingly and willfully [obtain/aid ________ (name) in
obtaining/aid ________ (name) in attempting to obtain] [a drug
product / medical care], the payment [is/may be] made from
[federal/state] funds under a state health plan by [fraud / deceit /
misrepresentation / concealment / forgery of a medical
assistance prescription / alteration of a medical assistance
prescription / forgery of a pharmacy assistance prescription /
alteration of a pharmacy assistance prescription / concealment
of a material fact / using a false name/ using a false address],
which resulted in the death of __________ (name person ).
Rev. 10/01/2024
290.
CR 8-515
MISDEMEANOR
$50,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*2_2955*
** POSS MED/PHARM CARD W/O AUTH L/T $1,500**
...did knowingly and willfully possess a [medical assistance
card / pharmacy assistance card] distributed under a [State
health plan / pharmacy assistance program], to wit: _________
(name) without the authorization of ____________ (person), to
whom the card was issued, involving an amount less than
$1,500.
CR 8-515
FELONY
$100,000.00 – 5 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*2_2960*
** POSS MED/PHARM CARD W/O AUTH $1,500+**
...did knowingly and willfully possess a [medical assistance
card / pharmacy assistance card] distributed under a [State
health plan / pharmacy assistance program], to wit: _________
(name) without the authorization of ____________ (person), to
whom the card was issued, involving an amount of $1,500 or
more.
CR 8-515
(PENALTY SEC. CR 8-
516)
FELONY
$100,000.00 - 20 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*2_2965*
**POSS CARD W/O AUTH-INJURY**
...did knowingly and willfully possess a [medical assistance
card / pharmacy assistance card] distributed under a [State
health plan / pharmacy assistance program], to wit: _________
(name) without the authorization of ____________ (person), to
whom the card was issued, which resulted in the serious injury
of ____________ (name person injured).
Rev. 10/01/2024
291.
CR 8-515
(PENALTY SEC. CR 8-516)
FELONY
$200,000.00 - LIFE
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
*2_2970*
**POSS CARD W/O AUTH-DEATH**
...did knowingly and willfully possess a [medical assistance
card / pharmacy assistance card] distributed under a [State
health plan / medical assistance program/pharmacy assistance
program], to wit: _________ (name) without the authorization
of ____________ (person), to whom the card was issued, which
resulted in the death of ____________ (name person )
CR 8-515
MISDEMEANOR
$100,000.00
*2_4150*
** POSS CARD W/O AUTH-BUS L/T $1,500**
...being a business entity, to wit: __________ (name business),
did knowingly and willfully possess a [medical assistance card /
medical assistance program/pharmacy assistance card]
distributed under a [State health plan / pharmacy assistance
program], to wit: _________ (name) without the authorization
of ______(person), to whom the card was issued, involving an
amount less than $1,500.
CR 8-515
FELONY
$250,000.00
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*2_4155*
** POSS CARD W/O AUTH-BUS $1,500+**
...being a business entity, to wit: __________ (name business),
did knowingly and willfully possess a [medical assistance card /
medical assistance program/pharmacy assistance card]
distributed under a [State health plan / pharmacy assistance
program], to wit: _________ (name) without the authorization
of ____________ (person), to whom the card was issued,
involving an amount of $1,500 or more .
Rev. 10/01/2024
292.
CR 8-515
(PENALTY SEC. CR 8-
516)
FELONY
$100,000.00 - 20 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*2_4160*
**POSS CARD NO AUTH-INJURY-BUS**
...being a business entity, to wit: __________ (name business),
did knowingly and willfully possess a [medical assistance card /
pharmacy assistance card] distributed under a [State health plan
/ medical assistance program/pharmacy assistance program], to
wit: _________ (name) without the authorization of
____________ (person), to whom the card was issued, which
resulted in the serious injury of ____________ (name person
injured).
CR 8-515
(PENALTY SEC. CR 8-516)
FELONY
$200,000.00 - LIFE
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
*2_4165*
**POSS CARD NO AUTH-DEATH- BUS**
...being a business entity, to wit: __________ (name business),
did knowingly and willfully possess a [medical assistance card /
medical assistance program/pharmacy assistance card]
distributed under a [State health plan / pharmacy assistance
program], to wit: _________ (name) without the authorization
of ____________ (person), to whom the card was issued, which
resulted in the death ____________ (name person).
Rev. 10/01/2024
293.
Misrepresentation in Fund Raising Campaigns -
Identifying Police Dept. With
CR 8-520(c)(1)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 60 DAYS
*1_2625*
**FRAUD-MISREP FUND RAISING**
...did offer items for sale in a [charitable/fund raising] campaign
by representing to [the public/_____, a prospective purchaser]
that such fund raising was approved and sanctioned by ______
(see note), without first obtaining the written authorization of
the said [person/organization].
NOTE: In this section a Public Safety Officer is a police
officer, paid or volunteer fire fighter, an emergency medical
technician, a rescue squad member, or the State Fire Marshal or
any of his sworn officers. The written approval and sanction of
a Public Safety Officer or any member of his or her family, or
that of the chief administrative officer of a police,fire, or other
department of Public Safety organization, is required to avoid
violation of this section before the illegal representations can be
made.
CR 8-520(c)(1)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 60 DAYS
*2_2600*
**FRAUD-MISREP FUND RAISING**
...did [encourage/receive/solicit] from _____ a donation and
contribution of ______ (describe item or state amount) by
representing that said donation and contribution had the
approval and sanction of ____ (see note), without first
obtaining the written authorization of the said
[person/organization].
Rev. 10/01/2024
294.
Representation by Public Defender
CR 8-521
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 1 YEAR
*6_2607*
**FRAUD-REP BY PUB DEFENDER**
...did knowingly, wilfully and falsely [obtain/attempt to obtain]
legal representation by the Office of the Public Defender, by
means of a [false representation/false statement/failure to
disclose true financial condition/other fraudulent manner]
_____ (specify).
NOTE: Normally applies to a false financial condition, but may
be any other false material representation.
CR 8-522(b)(ii)
MISDEMEANOR
FIRST OFFENSE
$100.00
SUB OFFENSE
$500.00
*1_0218*
**DOCUMNT USE IMPLY GOV ASSO**
...did [use/sell/send to ___/deliver to ____] a document which
implied that the defendant [was a branch of/was associated
with] a department or agency of the federal or state
government, to wit: _____.
Rev. 10/01/2024
295.
Simulated Court Process, Simulated Seal, Etc. of
Governmental Agency
CR 8-522(b)(1)(i)
MISDEMEANOR
FIRST OFFENSE
$100.00
SUB OFFENSE
$500.00
*5_2604*
**DOC USE/FAKE COURT PROCESS**
...did [use/sell/send to ___/deliver to ____] a document which
simulated a [summons/complaint/court process], with intent to
induce payment of a claim from ____ (name of victim).
CR 8-522(b)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
FIRST OFFENSE
$100.00
SUB OFFENSE
$500.00
*1_0219*
**DOC USE FAKE GOV ORIGIN**
...did use a [seal/insignia/ envelope/other format] which
simulated that of a governmental agency, to wit: ____, with the
intent to induce payment of a claim from ____ (name of
victim).
NOTE: This offense may be prosecuted in the county in which
the document was used, sold, sent or delivered.
CR 8-523
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*1_0419*
FALSE STMT HOUSING ASSISTANCE
…did knowingly make a false statement of a material fact for
the purpose of influencing a housing agency ________ (name
agency) regarding [an application for housing assistance/an
action affecting housing assistance already provided].
Rev. 10/01/2024
296.
COUNTERFEITING AND FORGERY
Private Instruments Generally
CR 8-601(a)
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$1,000.00 - 10 YEARS
*1_2502*
**FORGERY-PRIV DOCUMENTS**
...did [counterfeit/cause to be counterfeited/willingly aid
in/assist in counterfeiting] _______ (type of document) with
the intent to defraud.
NOTE: Violations of CR 8-601 AND 602 are tried in the
District Court, whether a felony or a misdemeanor.
NOTE: This section applies to such instruments as deeds, wills
or codicils, promissory notes, assignments, entries in a book of
account or ledger, etc. (See CR 8-601(a) for all applicable
documents) The 1998 Legislature specifically added "TITLE
TO MOTOR VEHICLE" as a type of document covered by this
section. This section also covers forgery of power of attorney.
The type of document should be fully described. For instance, if
it is a check, you must indicate the date, the amount, the bank
and the payee. Merely stating "a check", "a deed", etc. is not
sufficient.
NOTE: In addition to the type of document, if the forgery
involves an endorsement, you should specify that it is such, the
type of document and where in the document the forged
endorsement appears, i.e., generally on the reverse or back.
NOTE: See CR 8-601(d) for prosecution venue.
NOTE: See common law forgery if forgery does not apply
under this charge (page 13 – CJIS Code 6-1313). The common
law offense is still applicable where the statute was not
intended to cover the whole field or to repeal the common law.
Rev. 10/01/2024
297.
CR 8-601(b)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*1_1502*
**FORGERY/PRIV DOCUMENT/POSSESS**
…did, with fraudulent intent, knowingly and willfully possess a
counterfeit document, to wit: _________ (type of document).
NOTE: Document list under CR 8-601(a).
NOTE: See CR 8-601(d) for prosecution venue.
CR 8-602
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$1,000.00 - 10 YEARS
*1_2513*
**ISSUE FALSE DOCUMENT**
...did [issue/publish] as true a counterfeit ______ (type of
document) with the intent to defraud.
NOTE: See CR 8-601(a) for applicable documents.
Possession Of Forged Motor Vehicle Title
CR 8-603
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*2_0035*
**POSS FORGED VEH TITLE**
...did possess, with unlawful intent, a counterfeit title to a motor
vehicle.
Rev. 10/01/2024
298.
Public Documents Generally
CR 8-604
FELONY
PENALTY
$10,000 - 10 YEARS
DISTRICT COURT
*1_0067*
**CURRENCY: MANUFACTURE/COUNTERFEIT**
...did [manufacture/counterfeit/cause to be counterfeit/willingly
aid in counterfeiting/willingly assist in counterfeiting] U.S.
currency with intent to defraud.
CR 8-604
FELONY
PENALTY
$10,000 - 10 YEARS
DISTRICT COURT
*1_0069*
**CURRENCY: MAKE IMAGE**
...did [make/scan/record/reproduce/transmit/hold in
control/have in custody/have in possession] an
[analogue/digital/electronic image] of U.S. currency with intent
to defraud.
CR 8-604.1
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*1_0494*
**POSS/ISSUE FORGED CURRENCY**
…did knowingly [possess, with unlawful intent/issue]
counterfeit United States Currency.
Rev. 10/01/2024
299.
Public Documents Generally
CR 8-605(a)(1)
FELONY
10 YEARS
DISTRICT COURT
*1_2500*
**FORGERY-PUBLIC DOCUMENT**
...did [counterfeit/cause to be counterfeited/willingly aid in
counterfeiting/willingly assist in counterfeiting] ______
(describe document).
NOTE: Documents include a commission, patent, pardon,
order for release or other court document, a warrant, certificate,
other public security from which money may be drawn from the
treasury of the State.
NOTE: See CR 8-605(b) for minimum penalty of 2 years
imprisonment if convicted.
NOTE: See common law forgery if forgery does not apply
under this charge (page 13 – CJIS Code 6-1313). The common
law offense is still applicable where the statute was not
intended to cover the whole field or to repeal the common law.
CR 8-605(a)(2)
FELONY
10 YEARS
DISTRICT COURT
*1_2504*
**PASS FORGED PUBLIC DOC.**
...did [write/sign/possess] a counterfeit document, to wit: _____
(describe document).
NOTE: A public document includes any commission, patent,
pardon, order for release or other court document, a warrant,
certificate, other public security from which money may be
drawn from the treasury of this State.
NOTE: See CR 8-605(b) regarding minimum penalty of 2
years if convicted.
Rev. 10/01/2024
300.
Public Record-False Entry; Altering, Defacing, Etc.
CR 8-606(b)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*2_2504*
**PUBLIC RECORD-FALSE ENTRY**
...did wilfully [make/attempt to make] a false entry in a public
record.
CR 8-606(b)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*3_2504*
**PUBLIC RECORD-DESTROY ETC.**
…did [willfully/willfully attempt] and without proper authority
[alter/ deface/destroy/remove/conceal] a public record, to wit:
______ (describe record).
CR 8-606(b)(3)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*5_2504*
**PUB RECRD ACCESS W/O AUTH**
...[did/did attempt to] without proper authority, wilfully and
intentionally access public records.
Rev. 10/01/2024
301.
CR 8-606.1(a)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
$10,000.00 - 5 YEARS
*1_1698
**FORGE/COUNTERFEIT SIGNATURE**
… did [forge/falsify/counterfeit] the signature of
_________(name), being a [judge/court officer/court employee]
of the State.
CR 8-606.1(a)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$10,000.00 - 5 YEARS
*1_1699*
**USE FORGE/COUNTERFEIT DOC W/SIG**
… did use a document with a [forged/false/counterfeit]
signature of ________(name), being a [judge/court officer/
court employee] of the State, knowing the signature to be
[forged/false/counterfeit].
Orders, Etc., for Money or Goods
CR 8-609(b)(1)
FELONY
10 YEARS
DISTRICT COURT
*1_2501*
**FORG-ORDER FOR MONEY, GOODS**
...did with intent to defraud [counterfeit/cause or procure to be
counterfeited/willingly aid in counterfeiting/assist in
counterfeiting] an order for the [payment of money/delivery of
goods/delivery of valuable articles] to wit: ______ . (describe
document)
NOTE: See CR 8-609(c ) regarding minimum penalty of 2
years if convicted.
Rev. 10/01/2024
302.
CR 8-609(b)(2)
FELONY
10 YEARS
DISTRICT COURT
*2_2510*
**ISSUE COUNTERFEIT ORDER**
...did knowingly [issue/publish/pass] a counterfeited order for
the [payment of money/delivery of goods/delivery of valuable
articles] to wit: _______ (describe document) with the intent to
defraud.
CR 8-609(b)(3)
FELONY
10 YEARS
DISTRICT COURT
*2_2520*
**OBTAIN GOODS, MONEY-FORGERY**
...did knowingly and fraudulently obtain [money/goods], to wit:
_______(describe items or state amount of money) by means of
a counterfeited document, to wit: ______(describe document).
NOTE: The documents referred to in CR 8-609 are defined as
any warrant, letter, paper, writing, or order for payment of
money or delivery of goods or other valuables. If in doubt
consult the State's Attorney's Office.
CR 8-610(b)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
2 YEARS
*2_2502*
**FORGERY-PRESCRIPTION**
...did knowingly [counterfeit/cause or procure to be
counterfeited did willingly aid or assist in counterfeiting] a
_______ (describe prescription or other order of practitioner)
purporting to have been made by a duly licensed practitioner
for _____ (name drug, prescription medication, or alcoholic
beverage).
Rev. 10/01/2024
303.
CR 8-610(b)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
2 YEARS
*2_0262*
**ISSUE FORGED PRESCRP**
...did knowingly (issue/possess/pass] a falsely made
counterfeited _____ (describe prescription or practitioner's
order) purporting to be made by a duly licensed practitioner,
knowing it to be counterfeit, for ______(name drug or
controlled medication).
CR 8-610(b)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
2 YEARS
*2_2530*
**POSSESS FORGED PRESCRIP**
...did [issue/pass/possess] counterfeited ______ (describe
prescription or other practitioner's order) for _____ (name drug
or prescription medication), knowing it to be counterfeit.
CR 8-610(b)(3)
MISDEMEANOR
2 YEARS
*1_0180*
**OBTAIN DRUG BY FRAUD**
...did obtain or attempt to obtain a prescription drug, to wit: ___
(name drug) by [fraud/deceit/misrepresentation].
Rev. 10/01/2024
304.
Trademark Counterfeiting
CR 8-611(b)
FELONY
$10,000.00 - 10 YEARS
DISTRICT COURT
*1_1385*
**COUNTERFEIT TRADEMARK/$1500+
…willfully did [manufacture/produce/display/advertise/offer
for sale/sell/possess] with the intent to [sell/distribute]
[goods/services], to wit: __________ (describe), having a value
of $1,000.00 or more, knowing the said [good/service] were
[bearing/identified] by a counterfeit mark.
CR 8-611(b)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 – 1 YEAR
*1_1386*
**COUNTERFEIT TM/UNDER $1500
…willfully did [manufacture/produce/display/advertise/offer
for sale/sell/possess] with the intent to [sell/distribute]
[goods/services], to wit: __________ (describe), having a value
of under $1,000.00, knowing the said [good/service] were
[bearing/identified] by a counterfeit mark.
NOTES: "Intellectual Property" means a trademark service
mark, offered for sale, manufactured, or distributed, or
identifying services offered or rendered, without the authority
of the owner of the intellectual property. State or federal
registration of intellectual property is prima facie evidence that
the intellectual property is a trademark or trade name.
Rev. 10/01/2024
305.
Tickets, Coupons, Tokens, Etc.
CR 8-612(b)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
1 YEAR
*3_2502*
**FORGERY-TICKETS/COUPON ETC.**
…[did/did cause to be/did aid in/did assist in]
[counterfeit/counterfeited/counterfeiting/issue/ issued/issuing] a
token without the authority of the person who lawfully
[issued/sold/gave away] the token.
CR 8-612(b)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
1 YEAR
*3_2510*
**UTTER FORGED TICKET, ETC.**
…did knowingly [issue/pass] a token [that was
counterfeited/that was issued without the permission of the
person who lawfully issues,sells, or gives away the token].
NOTE: CR 8-612 refers to tickets, coupons, coins, slugs, discs,
tokens, or other items designed to be used to gain admission to,
enter, or pass through, over, or into any place, activity, ride,
bridge, etc.
Rev. 10/01/2024
306.
Unlawful Operation/Vending or Slot Machine;
Coin Box, Telephone, Etc.
CR 8-613
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 3 MONTHS
*1_2505*
**FORGERY-VEND/OPER DEVICE**
...did [operate/cause to be operated/attempt to operate] a_____
[machine/or device] designed to receive lawful coin of the
United States, by inserting therein ____ (type of device)
without the consent of the [owner/licensee].
Manufacture, Etc. of Slugs, Etc.
CR 8-613(b)(3)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 3 MONTHS
*2_2505*
**FORGERY-MF/SELL SLUGS**
…did [manufacture for sale/sell/give away] a [slug/ device]
intended to be deposited in a vending machine _______(choose
from below).
1. with intent to defraud the [owner/lessee/licensee/person
entitled to the contents] of the vending machine.
2. and knew that the [slug/device] is intended for unlawful use.
Rev. 10/01/2024
307.
CR 8-701
MISDEMEANOR
7 YEARS
*1_2700*
**EMBEZZLE ETC-WRITINGS ETC**
...did [wilfully/corruptly] [embezzle/steal/withdraw/
impair/distroy/alter] a [will/codicil/patent/deed/assignment of
patent/writ of administration/review/record], with the intent to
[defeat/injure/alter] the [estate/right] of _____ (name).
NOTE: See CR 8-701(b) minimum penalty of 3 years
imprisonment if convicted.
NOTE: One may have a right under a will without being a
beneficiary under an estate.
CR 8-702(a)(1)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
15 YEARS
*2_2700*
**WILL DESTROY/SECRETE**
...did, having been entrusted with the [will/codicil] of ____,
[destroy such will/wilfully secrete such will for 6 months after
having obtained knowledge of the death of ____(name)].
CR 8-801(b)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 – 1 YEAR
*1_1387*
**OBT PROP OF VUL ADULT - L/T $1,500**
… did with intent to deprive, knowingly and willfully obtain by
[deception/intimidation/undue influence], _______(describe
property) , having a value less than $1,500 and belonging to
_______(victim),[knowing/having reasonable knowledge] that
said victim is [a vulnerable adult/at least 68 years old].
NOTE: A person convicted of this crime shall be disqualified
from benefiting from the estate of victim to the extent provided
in CR 8-801(e).
NOTE: In addition to the penalties of this charge, a violation of
this charge is also subject to the enforcement and penalties
under CL 13-303 (CJIS Code 1-0883)
Rev. 10/01/2024
308.
CR 8-801(b)
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$10,000.00 - 5 YEARS
*1_1388*
**OBT PROP OF VUL ADULT- $1500 -<$25K*
… did with intent to deprive, knowingly and willfully obtain by
[deception/intimidation/undue influence], _______(describe
property) , having a value of at least $1,500 but less than
$25,000 and belonging to _______(victim),[knowing/having
reasonable knowledge] that said victim is [a vulnerable adult/at
least 68 years old].
NOTE: A person convicted of this crime shall be disqualified
from benefiting from the estate of victim to the extent provided
in CR 8-801(e).
NOTE: In addition to the penalties of this charge, a violation of
this charge is also subject to the enforcement and penalties
under CL 13-303 (CJIS Code 1-0883).
CR 8-801(b)
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$15,000.00 - 10 YEARS
*1_1389*
**OBT PROP VUL ADULT-$25K TO <$100K*
… did with intent to deprive, knowingly and willfully obtain by
[deception/intimidation/undue influence], _______(describe
property) , having a value of at least $25,000 but less than
$100,000 and belonging to _______(victim),[knowing/having
reasonable knowledge] that said victim is [a vulnerable adult/at
least 68 years old].
NOTE: A person convicted of this crime shall be disqualified
from benefiting from the estate of victim to the extent provided
in CR 8-801(e).
NOTE: A person convicted of this crime shall be disqualified
from benefiting from the estate of victim to the extent provided
in CR 8-801(e).
Rev. 10/01/2024
309.
CR 8-801(b)
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$25,000.00 - 20 YEARS
*1_1390*
**OBT PROP VUL ADULT- $100K +*
… did with intent to deprive, knowingly and willfully obtain by
[deception/intimidation/undue influence], _______(describe
property) , having a value of $100,000 or more and belonging
to _______(victim),[knowing/having reasonable knowledge]
that said victim is [a vulnerable adult/at least 68 years old].
NOTE: A person convicted of this crime shall be disqualified
from benefiting from the estate of victim to the extent provided
in CR 8-801(e).
NOTE: A person convicted of this crime shall be disqualified
from benefiting from the estate of victim to the extent provided
in CR 8-801(e).
CR 8-904
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*3_2600*
**FRAUD-RACE HORSE NAME**
...did knowingly [enter/race] a horse in a [running/trotting] race
under a name other than that assigned and registered to that
horse by the [Jockey Club/U.S. Trotting Association].
CR 8-905
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 1 YEAR
*1_2503*
**FRAUD-PARI MUTUEL TICKETS**
...did knowingly [present/give to _____ , to present] a
[counterfeit/altered] pari-mutuel ticket for payoff.
Rev. 10/01/2024
310.
PERJURY
General Note: In all of the following sections where the selection between oath and affirmation
is offered, an oath is a swearing, by whatever form. An affirmation is used by Quakers and other
persons who have conscientious scruples against taking an oath, who are therefore allowed to
make affirmation in any mode which they may declare to be binding upon their conscience.
Commissioners should generally use the word "oath" unless clearly otherwise indicated. In any
instance in which the affidavit or transcript says "swear and affirm," or words to that effect,
Commissioners may use the words "oath and affirmation" or "affidavit and affirmation." without
having to choose between the two unless otherwise clearly indicated.
CR 9-101(a)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
10 YEARS
*1_5003*
**PERJURY: WITNESS IN COURT**
...did, on examination as a witness, duly sworn to testify in
__________[name, court and case/proceeding in which
testimony was given], which said [Court/____(other person
administering the oath)] had authority to administer such oath,
unlawfully and falsely
swear______________________________________________
___________________________________________________
__________________________ (brief statement of allegedly
false testimony), the matters so sworn being material, and said
testimony being wilfully corrupt and false.
CR 9-101(a)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
10 YEARS
*1_0307*
**PERJURY/AFFID REQ BY LAW**
...did, in an affidavit required by law to be taken, to wit: ______
(state law by Article and Section, or describe affidavit by title
or purpose), wilfully and falsely make an [oath/affirmation] that
_____ (brief statement of allegedly false statement), the matters
so sworn being material.
Rev. 10/01/2024
311.
CR 9-101(a)(3)
MISDEMEANOR
10 YEARS
*1_0308*
**PERJURY/AFFID INDUCE COURT**
...did willfully and falsely make an [oath/affirmation] in an
affidavit to an [account/claim] for ______ [subject or amount of
account or claim] made for the purpose of inducing _____
[name court or officer] to pass the [account/claim], to wit:
_______ [brief statement of allegedly false statement], the
matters so sworn being material.
CR 9-101(a)(4)
MISDEMEANOR
10 YEARS
*1_0309*
**PERJURY/AFFID REQD BY GOV**
...did willfully and falsely make an [oath/affirmation] in an
affidavit required by [State/Federal/Local
Government/Government Official] of _______ (name of
entity), to wit: ______ (brief statement of falsehood), the
matters so sworn being material.
Rev. 10/01/2024
312.
CR 9-101(a)(5)
MISDEMEANOR
10 YEARS
*1_0310*
**PERJURY/AFFID REQD MD RULE**
...did willfully and falsely make an [oath/affirmation] in an
[affidavit/affirmation] made pursuant to [Maryland Rule of
Procedure # ____/Maryland District Rule # ______], to wit:
______ (brief statement of falsehood), the matters so sworn
being material.
Contradictory Statements
CR 9-101(c)
MISDEMEANOR
10 YEARS
*2_5003*
**PERJURY CONTRADICTORY STATEMENT**
...did, knowing one to be false, wilfully and falsely make
[oath/affirmation], the matters so sworn being material, to two
contradictory statements, to wit: ________ (see note).
NOTE: Briefly describe the date and nature of each oath or
affidavit, and the nature of the contradiction. Examples are:
In sworn testimony before _____ (court) on _____ (date) did
state _____; and in an affidavit dated _____ did swear that
______. ; or
In a sworn deposition on ____ (date) did state ____, and in
sworn testimony before _____ (court) on ____ (date) did state
______.; or
In sworn testimony before the Grand Jury for _____
(jurisdiction) on ____ (date) did state ______; and in sworn
testimony before _____ (court) on ____ (date) did state______.
NOTE: If the two contradictory statements made in violation
of paragraph (1) of this subsection are made in different
counties, the violation may be prosecuted in either county.
Rev. 10/01/2024
313.
Subornation of Perjury
CR 9-102
MISDEMEANOR
10 YEARS
*1_5004*
**PERJURY: SUBORNATION OF**
...did procure ____ (name) to make a false [oath/affirmation]
that _____ (state nature of falsehood) [in an affidavit dated
____/in sworn testimony before _____ (court, grand jury, oath
taken at deposition, hearing board, etc.)] in the matter of _____
(state name, nature, or purpose of affidavit, or name of court
case), the matters so sworn being material.
BRIBERY; OBSTRUCTING JUSTICE
Public Employee
CR 9-201(b)
MISDEMEANOR
$25,000.00 - 12 YEARS
*1_1678*
**BRIBE/ATT PUBLIC EMPLOYEE**
...did [bribe/attempt to bribe] _____ (name of public employee)
for the purpose of influencing said person in their capacity as
________ (position held).
NOTE: See CR 9-201(d) regarding minimum penalty of 2 years
and/or $5,000 if convicted.
*See CR 9-201 for complete list of eligible parties.
Rev. 10/01/2024
314.
CR 9-201(c)
MISDEMEANOR
$25,000.00 - 12 YEARS
*1_1683*
**BRIBE/DEMAND/RECEIVE PUBL EMP**
did as a public employee, [demand/receive] a
[bribe/fee/reward/testimonial] to _______(choose from below).
1. influence the performance of their official duties.
2. [neglect/fail to perform] their official duties.
NOTE: See CR 9-201(d) for minimum penalty of of 2Y-$5,000
if convicted.
*See CR 9-201 for complete list of eligible parties.
CR 9-202
MISDEMEANOR
6 YEARS
*2_5100*
**BRIBE A JUROR**
...did [bribe/attempt to bribe] ____ (name), a juror, to take
______ (describe gain or profit) for the rendering of said juror’s
verdict in the case of ______ (state case).
NOTE: See CR 9-202(c )(1) for minimum penalty of 18 months
if convicted.
Embracery-Acceptance of Bribe By Juror
CR 9-202
MISDEMEANOR
6 YEARS
*2_5110*
**JUROR/TAKE BRIBE**
...did, being a juror in the case of ______ (state case), take
_____(describe gain or profit) for rendering their verdict in said
case.
Rev. 10/01/2024
315.
Bribery, etc. of Voter
CR 9-203(1)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 6 MONTHS
*1_5104*
**BRIBE A VOTER**
...did bribe _____ (name) for the purpose of securing [his/her]
vote and ballot at the election of ______ (date).
CR 9-203(a)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 6 MONTHS
*1_5106*
**KEEP PLACE/GRAT LIQ: ELECT**
...did [keep/suffer to be kept] ______(place) for the purpose of
providing alcoholic beverages gratuitously to voters on ______
(date), an election day during which times the polls were open.
Rev. 10/01/2024
316.
CR 9-204
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*1_5100*
**BRIBE/ATT ATHLETIC CONTEST**
...did [bribe/attempt to bribe] ______ (name) _____ (capacity)
for the purpose of influencing the outcome of an athletic
contest.
NOTE: See CR 9-204(b) regarding minimum penalty of 6
months and/or $100 if convicted.
NOTE: The statute requires that the bribee be a person
participating in or connected with the athletic contest. The
bribee's "capacity" should briefly describe hisher connection to
the contest, as in "player," "coach," "stadium official," "trainer,"
"referee," etc.
NOTE: The venue of this offense lies in any jurisdiction where
the bribe was attempted or received. The athletic event does not
have to be in the same County or Baltimore City, but it does
have to be in Maryland. This section does not cover athletic
events outside the State.
CR 9-205
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*2_5103*
**ATHLETIC CNTST ACCPT BRIBE**
...did accept a bribe in defendant's capacity as _____ (capacity)
from _____ (name) for the purpose of altering the outcome of
an athletic contest.
NOTE: The statute requires that the bribee be a person
participating in or connected in any way with the athletic
contest. The bribee's "capacity" should briefly describe his or
connection to the contest, as in "player," "coach," "stadium
official," "trainer," "referee," etc.
Rev. 10/01/2024
317.
CR 9-302(a)
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 - 10 YEARS
*1_1565*
**INDUCE/INHIBIT TESTIMONY**
… did [harm/threaten to harm/damage the property of/destroy the
property of ___(name), with intent to___(choose from below).
1. influence ____(victim or witness) to [testify falsely/withhold
testimony]
2. induce ___(victim or witness) to [avoid the service of a subpoena
or summons to testify/to be absent from an official proceeding to
which the victim or witness had been subpoenaed or
summoned/not report the existence of facts relating to a crime or
delinquent act]
CR 9-302(a)
FELONY
20 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_0355*
**INDUCE INHIBIT TESTIMONY - FELONY OFF**
… did [harm/threaten to harm/damage the property of/destroy the
property of ___(name), with intent to___(choose from below), in a case
relating to [a felonious violation of Title 5/the commission of a crime of
violence as described under CR 14-101].
1. influence ____(victim or witness) to [testify falsely/withhold
testimony]
2. induce ___(victim or witness) to [avoid the service of a subpoena
or summons to testify/to be absent from an official proceeding to
which the victim or witness had been subpoenaed or
summoned/not report the existence of facts relating to a crime or
delinquent act
CR 9-302(b)
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 - 10 YEARS
*1_1566*
**SOLICIT-INDUCE/INHIBIT TESTIMONY**
…did solicit ____(name) to [harm/threaten to harm/damage the property
of/destroy the property of] ___(name), with intent to___(choose from
below).
1. influence ____(victim or witness) to [testify falsely/withhold
testimony]
2. induce ___(victim or witness) to [avoid the service of a subpoena
or summons to testify/to be absent from an official proceeding to
which the victim or witness had been subpoenaed or
summoned/not report the existence of facts relating to a crime or
delinquent act]
Rev. 10/01/2024
318.
CR 9-302(c)(2)
FELONY
20 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_0655*
**SOL/CON-INDUCE/INHIB TESTIMONY - FELONY**
…did [solicit _____(name)/conspire with _____(name)] to harm/threaten to
harm/damage the property of/destroy the property of ___(name), with intent
to___(choose from below), in a case relating to [a felonious violation of Title
5/the commission of a crime of violence as described under CR 14-101].
1. influence ____(victim or witness) to [testify falsely/withhold
testimony]
2. induce ___(victim or witness) to [avoid the service of a subpoena or
summons to testify/to be absent from an official proceeding to which
the victim or witness had been subpoenaed or summoned/not report
the existence of facts relating to a crime or delinquent act
CR 9-303
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 - 10 YEARS
*1_1567*
**RETALIATE - WITNESS**
…did intentionally [harm/threaten to harm/damage or destroy property] with the
intent of retaliating against ____ (name) a victim or witness for [giving testimony
in an official proceeding/reporting a crime or delinquent act].
NOTE: See 1-1560 for solicitation charge.
CR 9-303
FELONY
20 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_0357*
**RETALIATE-WITNESS-FELONY OFF**
…did intentionally [harm/threaten to harm/damage or destroy property] with the
intent of retaliating against ___ (name) [a victim or witness for [giving testimony
in an official proceeding/reporting a crime or delinquent act], the offense being a
felonious violation of Title 5, or the commission of a crime of violence as
described under CR 14-101.
NOTE: See 1-0887 for solicitation charge.
CR 9-303 (a)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000 – 10 YEARS
*1_1568*
**HARM/THREAT/DAMAGE JUROR**
… did intentionally [harm_____(name)/threaten to
harm(name)/damage the property of (name)/destroy the property of
_____(name)] with intent of retaliate against said person for a reason
relating to the performance of their official duties as a juror in a
[pending/completed] case in ___ court in MD or US.
NOTE: See 1-1573 for solicitation charge.
Rev. 10/01/2024
319.
CR 9-303 (a)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000 – 10 YEARS
*1_1570*
** HARM/THREAT/DMGE OFCR OF COURT **
… did intentionally [harm_____(name)/threaten to
harm(name)/damage the property of (name)/destroy the
property of _____(name)] with intent of retaliate against said
person for a reason relating to the performance of their official
duties as an officer of the court in a [pending/completed] case
in ____(describe court in MD or US).
NOTE: See 1-1574 for solicitation charge.
CR 9-305(a)
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 - 10 YEARS
*1_1571*
**INTIMIDATE/INFLUENCE JUROR**
…did by [corrupt means/threat/force] try to
[influence/intimidate/impede] ____ (name), a
[juror/witness/court officer], in the discharge of their official
duty.
CR 9-305(a)
FELONY
20 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_0359*
**INTIMIDATE/INFLUENCE JUROR-FELONY OFF**
...…did by [corrupt means/threat/force]try to
[influence/intimidate/impede] ____ (name), a
[juror/witness/court officer], in the performance of their official
duty, the offense being [a felonious violation of Title 5/ a crime
of violence as described under CR 14-101.
NOTE: This applies to conspiracy or solicitation to commit
such a crime.
Rev. 10/01/2024
320.
CR 9-305(b)
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 - 10 YEARS
*1_1572*
**SOLICIT INTIMIDATE JUROR**
...did solicit _________ (name) to, by [corrupt
means/threat/force], try to [influence/ intimidate/impede]
______ (name), a [juror/witness/ court officer], in the discharge
of their duty.
CR 9-305(b)
FELONY
20 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_0363*
**SOLICIT INTIMIDATE JUROR-FELONY OFF**
…did solicit _________ (name) to, by [threat/force/corrupt
means] try to [influence/intimidate/impede] ______ (name), a
[juror/witness/ court officer], in the discharge of their duty, in
connection with a proceeding involving [a felonious violation
of Title 4/a crime of violence as described under CR 14-101].
**NOTE: This applies to a conspiracy or solicitation to
commit such a crime.
CR 9-306
MISDEMEANOR
$10,000.00 - 5 YEARS
*2_5006*
**OBSTRUCT JUSTICE**
…did, by [threat/force/corrupt means] [obstruct/impede/try to
obstruct/try to impede] the administration of justice in
__________(name court in State and case number if available).
CR 9-307 (a)
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 – 3 YEARS
*1_1332*
**ALTER PHYS EVIDENCE CRIM PROC**
…did [destroy/alter/conceal/remove] physical evidence to
wit: _______(describe), that they believed may be used in a
[pending/future] official proceeding with the intent to
impair the [verity/availablity] of the physical evidence in
the official proceeding.
NOTE: “Official proceeding” includes a criminal trial, a
hearing related to a criminal trial or adjudicatory hearing, a
grand jury proceeding, and any other proceeding that is part
of a criminal action or juvenile delinquency case.
Rev. 10/01/2024
321.
CR 9-307 (b)
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 – 3 YEARS
*1_1333*
**FABRICATE PHYS EVID CRIM PROC**
…did fabricate physical evidence to wit: ______(name) in
order to impair the verity of the physical evidence with the
intent to deceive and that the fabricated physical evidence
be introduced in a [pending/future] official proceeding.
NOTE: “Official proceeding” includes a criminal trial, a
hearing related to a criminal trial or adjudicatory hearing, a
grand jury proceeding, and any other proceeding that is part
of a criminal action or juvenile delinquency case.
CR 9-307 (c)
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 – 3 YEARS
*1_1334*
**INTRO PHYS EVID CRIM PROC**
…did introduce physical evidence in an official proceeding
knowing that the evidence has been [altered/fabricated] with
the intent to deceive in order to impair the verity of the
physical evidence.
NOTE: “Official proceeding” includes a criminal trial, a
hearing related to a criminal trial or adjudicatory hearing, a
grand jury proceeding, and any other proceeding that is part
of a criminal action or juvenile delinquency case.
CR 9-402
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 1 YEAR
*1_4904*
**HARBOR/FLEEING FELON**
… did knowingly harbor ____, a fugitive, with the intent to
prevent said fugitive’s [discovery/arrest] , after notice that
harboring that person was a crime, and after notice that a felony
warrant had been issued for that person's arrest.
Rev. 10/01/2024
322.
CR 9-402(c)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 1 YEAR
*1_0232*
**HARBOR FELON/FUGITIVE**
...did knowingly harbor ____, a person avoiding [prosecution
for/custody/confinement after conviction of] a felony.
NOTE: "Fugitive" means an individual for whose arrest a
felony warrant has been issued. This section does not apply
when the warrant is for a traffic offense.
NOTE: Required Notification: That a felony warrant has been
issued for the arrest of the fugitive and that harboring a fugitive
is a crime.
NOTE: CR 9-401(g) - DEFINITIONS
"PLACE OF CONFINEMENT" means:
(i ) correctional facility;
(ii) A facility of the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene;
(iii) Any other facility in which a person is confined under color
of law.
(iv) A privately operated, hardware secure facilty for juveniles
committed to the Department of Juvenile Services.
A "Place of Confinement" does not include*(See SECOND
DEGREE ESCAPE NOTE):
(i )A detention center for juveniles;
(ii ) A facility for juveniles listed under Human Services Article
9-226 of the code; or
(iii) A place identified in a juvenile community detention order.
NOTE: *SECOND DEGREE ESCAPE CR9-405(3) A person
may not escape from: (i) except as otherwise punishable under
9-404 (b), a detention center for juveniles or a facility for
juveniles listed in Human Services Article 9-226 of the Code, a
place identified in a juvenile community detention order, or a
privately operated, hardware security facility for juveniles
comitted to the Department of Juvenile Services.
Rev. 10/01/2024
323.
ESCAPE AND CONTRABAND IN PLACES OF CONFINEMENT
NOTE: CR 9-401 - DEFINITIONS
"PLACE OF CONFINEMENT"
(i) A correctional facility:
(ii) A facility of the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene;
(iii) Any other facility in which a person is confined under color of law.
"CORRECTIONAL FACILITY" means:
A facility that is operated for the purpose of detaining or confining adults who are charged with
or found guilty of a crime.
A "Place of Confinement" does not include"
(i) A detention center for juveniles;
(ii) A facility for juveniles listed under HS 9-226(b);
(iii) A place identified in a juvenile community detention order; or
(iv) A privately operated, hardware secure facility for juveniles committed to the Department of
Juvenile Services.
“HARDWARE SECURITY FACILITY” means a facility that is securely locked or fenced to
prevent escape.
Rev. 10/01/2024
324.
Escaped Prisoner
CR 9-403
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 1 YEAR
*2_4904*
**HARBORING-PRISON ESCAPEE**
...did wilfully and knowingly harbor ____, a person imprisoned
for a felony, after his escape from the custody of _____ (name
facility or place of confinement), knowing and having received
notice that the person has escaped and after notice that
harboring that person was a punishable offense.
NOTE: "Harbor" includes offering a fugitive :
1. concealment, (hiding, secreting or keeping out of sight);
2. lodging;
3. care after concealment; or
4. obstruction of the efforts of the authorities to effect the arrest
of a fugitive.
"Harbor" does not include the failure to reveal the whereabouts
of a fugitive by a person who did not assist in the fugitive's
efforts to elude arrest.
Rev. 10/01/2024
325.
CR 9-404(a)
FELONY
$20,000.00 - 10 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
RELEASE RESTRICTION
*2_1010
**ESCAPE - FIRST DEGREE **
…did knowingly escape from _____, a place of confinement.
NOTE: Flight from courtroom not escape prior to incarceration
(Boffen v. State 2003)
CR 9-404(b)
FELONY
$20,000.00 - 10 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_0615*
**1ST DEGREE ESCAPE JUVENILE CONFINEMENT
PROGRAM**
…did escape from [a detention center for juveniles/a facility for
juveniles listed in HU 9-226(b) /a place identified in a juvenile
community detention order/a privately operated, hardware
secure facility for juveniles committed to the Department of
Juvenile Services] located at ________, and did in the course of
the escape commit an assault.
NOTE: See HU 9-226 for place of confinement.
NOTE: CR 9-401 (f) – “Hardware Secure Facility” means a
facility that is securely locked or fenced to prevent escape.
CR 9-405(a)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*2_1020*
**ESCAPE - SECOND DEGREE**
...having been lawfully arrested, did knowingly depart from
custody at _______________, without the authorization of a
[law enforcement/judicial] officer.
Rev. 10/01/2024
326.
CR 9-405(a)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*2_1025*
**ESCAPE - SECOND DEGREE**
...did knowingly fail to obey a court order to report to
_______________, a place of confinement.
NOTE: Applies to temporary release or home detention.
CR 9-405(a)(3)(i)(ii)
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*2_1030*
**ESCAPE - SECOND DEGREE**
…did escape from ___________( choose from below), located
at ________.
1. [a detention center for juveniles/ a facility for juveniles
listed in HU 9-226(b)]
2. [a place identified in a home [detention order/agreement]
3. a place identified in a juvenile community detention order
4. a privately operated, hardware secure facility for juveniles
committed to the department of juvenile services.
NOTE: If escape from a location listed in an option above and
no assault involved, the charge of escape in the second degree
is appropriate.
NOTE: IN CR 9-410 "PLACE OF CONFINEMENT" DOES
NOT INCLUDE A PLACE IDENTIFIED IN A HOME
DETENTION ORDER OR AGREEMENT.
NOTE: CR 9-401 (f) – “Hardware Secure Facility” means a
facility that is securely locked or fenced to prevent escape.
Rev. 10/01/2024
327.
CR 9-405(b)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$5000.00 - 3 YEARS
*1_0766*
**ESCAPE-2ND DEG-COND OF RELS**
… did knowingly _________(choose from below)
i. violate a restriction on movement imposed under the
terms of a [temporary release/pretrial
commitment/custodial confinement/home detention
order/home detention agreement].
ii. fail to return to a place of confinement under the
terms of a [temporary release/pretrial
commitment/custodial confinement/home detention
order/home detention agreement].
iii. [remove/block/deactivate/tamper with] a monitoring
device required to be [worn/carried by] ____(name),
to track said person’s location.
CR 9-408(b)
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*1_0600*
**RESIST/INTERFERE WITH ARREST**
…did intentionally [resist/interfere with] a lawful arrest.
CR 9-412(a)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*2_1080*
**CONTRABAND DELIVERY**
...did deliver contraband to wit _______________(item) to
_______________(person) who was [detained at/confined in]
_______________ (place of confinement).
Rev. 10/01/2024
328.
CR 9-412(a)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*2_1085*
**CONTRABAND POSS W/I DEL**
...did possess contraband to wit _____________ (item) with the
intent to deliver to _______________ (person) who was
[detained at/confined in] _______________ (place of
confinement).
CR 9-412(a)(3)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*1_1835*
**POSSESS CONTRABAND PLACE OF
CONFINEMENT**
… did knowingly possess contraband, to wit ________(name
item) in _______(name of facility), a place of confinement.
CR 9-413(a)(1)
FELONY
$5,000.00 - 10 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*2_1060*
**CONTRABAND - ESCAPE - DELIVER**
...did deliver contraband: to wit _______________(item) to
_______________(person) [detained at/confined in]
_______________(place) with the intent to effect an escape.
Rev. 10/01/2024
329.
CR 9-413(a)(2)
FELONY
$5,000.00 - 10 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*2_1065*
**CONTRABAND - ESCAPE - POSSESS**
...did possess contraband: to wit _______________(item) with
the intent to deliver to _______________(person) [detained
at/confined in] _______________(place) to effect an escape.
CR 9-413(a)(3)
FELONY
$5,000.00 - 10 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*2_1070*
**CONTRABAND - ESCAPE - CONCEAL**
...did [deposit/conceal] contraband: to wit
_______________(item) [in/about/on land appurtenant to]
_______________, a place of confinement, to effect an escape.
CR 9-413(a)(4)
FELONY
$5,000.00 - 10 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*2_1075*
**POSS/REC CONTRABAND - ESCAPE
… did knowingly [possess/receive] contraband: to wit
____________(item) while [detained at/ confined in]
___________ to effect an escape.
Rev. 10/01/2024
330.
CR 9-414(a)(1)
FELONY
$5,000.00 - 10 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*2_1035*
**CONTRABAND - DELIVER WEAPON**
...did deliver a weapon to
______________(name)[detained/confined] in
_______________ (place of confinement).
CR 9-414(a)(2)
FELONY
$5,000.00 - 10 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*2_1040*
**CONTRABAND - POSSESS WEAPON**
...did possess _______________ a weapon, with intent to
deliver to _______________ (person) [detained at/confined in]
_______________ (place of confinement).
CR 9-414(a)(3)
FELONY
$5,000.00 - 10 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*2_1045*
**CONTRABAND - CONCEAL WEAPON**
...did [deposit/conceal] a weapon to wit: _____________
[in/about/on land appurtenant to] a place of confinement, to
effect an escape.
Rev. 10/01/2024
331.
CR 9-414(a)(4)
FELONY
$5,000.00 - 10 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*2_1055*
**POSS/REC WEAPON WHILE CONF/DET**
...did knowingly [possess/receive] a weapon: to wit
______________ (name weapon) while [detained at/confined
in] _______________ (place of confinement).
NOTE: For the purpose of this section and the following
sections "Contraband" is defined as any item, material,
substance or other thing of value that is not authorized for
inmate possession or is brought into the correctional facility in
a prohibited manner.
CR 9-415(b)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*2_1090*
**ALCOHOLIC BEV - DELIVER**
...did deliver an alcoholic beverage to wit
_______________(item) to _______________ (person) who
was [detained at/confined in] _______________ (place of
confinement).
CR 9-415(b)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*2_1092*
**ALCOHOLIC BEV - POSS W/I DEL**
...did possess an alcoholic beverage to wit _______________
(item) with the intent to deliver to _______________ (person)
who was [detained at/confined in] _______________ (place of
confinement).
NOTE: This subsection does not apply to an alcoholic beverage
delivered or possessed in a manner authorized by the managing
official.
Rev. 10/01/2024
332.
CR 9-415(c )
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*1_0724*
**POSS/REC ALCOHOL WHILE CONF/DET**
… did knowingly [possess/receive] an alcoholic beverage while
[detained/confined] at __________(name place), a place of
confinement.
CR 9-416(a)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*2_1097*
**CDS -POSS W/I DEL CONFINEMENT**
...did possess controlled dangerous substance to wit
____________ (item) with the intent to deliver to
_______________ (person) who was [detained at/confined in]
_______________ (place of confinement).
CR 9-416(b)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*1_0718*
**POSS/REC CDS WHILE CONF/DET**
… did [possess/receive] a controlled dangerous substance, to
wit: _______ (substance) while [detained/confined] in
__________ (facility), a place of confinement.
CR 9-416(b)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*2_1095*
**CDS - DELIVER - CONFINEMENT**
...did deliver a controlled dangerous substance to wit:
_______________ (item) to _______________ (person) who
was [detained at/confined in] _______________ (place of
confinement).
NOTE: A sentence imposed under this section may be separate
from and consecutive to or concurrent with a sentence for any
offense based on the act establishing the offense under this
section.
Rev. 10/01/2024
333.
CR 9-417(a)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
$3,000.00 – 5 YEARS
*1_1327*
**DELIVER TELECOMMUNICATION DEV**
… did deliver _______ (device), a [telecommunication
device/telecommunication device charger/SIM card] to ______
(name) while [detained/confined] in ________ (facility) where
signs are posted that indicate such conduct is prohibited.
NOTE: This charge does not apply to a work release or prerelease
program in Montgomery County established under CS 11-717.
CR 9-417(a)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$3,000.00 – 5 YEARS
*1_1328*
**POSS TELECOM W/INT DEL**
… did possess _______ (device), a [telecommunication
device/telecommunication device charger/SIM card] with the
intent to deliver it to ______ (name) while said person was
[detained/confined] in _______ (facility) where signs are posted
that indicate such conduct is prohibited.
NOTE: This charge does not apply to a work release or prerelease
program in Montgomery County established under CS 11-717.
CR 9-417(a)(3)
MISDEMEANOR
$3,000.00 – 5 YEARS
*1_1329*
**DEPOSIT TELECOM W/INT OBT**
… did [deposit/conceal] _______ (device), a [telecommunication
device/telecommunication device charger/SIM card] [in/about]
[______ (facility)/property appurtenant _______ (facility)] with
the intent that the device be obtained by ________ (name) while
said person was [detained/confined] in ________ (facility) where
signs are posted that indicate such conduct is prohibited.
NOTE: This charge does not apply to a work release or prerelease
program in Montgomery County established under CS 11-717.
Rev. 10/01/2024
334.
CR 9-417(a)(4)
MISDEMEANOR
$3,000.00 – 5 YEARS
*1_1330*
**POSS/REC TELECOM DEV**
… did knowingly [possess/receive] _______ (device), a
[telecommunication device/telecommunication device
charger/SIM card] while [detained/confined] in _______
(facility).
NOTE: A sentence imposed under CR 9-417(a)(4) shall be
consecutive to any sentence that the person was serving at the
time of the crime or that had been imposed but was not yet
being served at the time of sentencing.
NOTE: This charge does not apply to a work release or
prerelease program in Montgomery County established under
CS 11-717.
CR 9-417.1
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000 – 3 YEARS
*1_1837*
**DELIVER CONTRABAND-AIRCRAFT **
...did deliver contraband to wit: ______(describe), to
_______(name), a person [detained/confined] in a place of
confinement ________(descibe place) using an unmanned
aircraft.
CR 9-501
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 6 MONTHS
*1_0207*
**FLSE STMNT TO OFFICER CAUSE**
...did cause to be made a false [statement/report/complaint] to
_____(name), a peace officer, knowing the same to be false, with the
intent to deceive and with the intent to cause [an investigation/other
action to be taken to wit_____].
Rev. 10/01/2024
335.
CR 9-501
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 6 MONTHS
*1_4803*
**FALSE STATEMENT TO OFFICER**
...did make a false [statement/report/complaint] to ____, a peace officer,
knowing the same to be false, with the intent to deceive and with the
intent to cause an investigation or other action to be taken.
CR 9-501.1(b)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
$2000.00 – 3 YEARS
*1_1781*
** BODY HARM - FALSE STMT OF EMER/CRIME **
.... did [make/cause to be made] a [statement/report/complaint] [of an
emergency/alleging the commission of a crime] knowing it to be false as
a whole or in material part to ______, a governmental emergency report
recipient, with reckless disregard of causing bodily harm to
_______(name) as a direct result of a response to the
[statement/report/complaint].
NOTE: See CR 9-501.1(a) for definition of “emergency” and
“governmental emergency report recipient”.
Rev. 10/01/2024
336.
CR 9-501.1(b)(2)
FELONY
$20000.00 – 10 YEARS
*1_1782*
** SRS INJRY/DEATH - FALSE STMT OF EMER/CRIME **
... did [make/cause to be made] a [statement/report/complaint] [of an
emergency/alleging the commission of a crime] knowing it to be false as
a whole or in material part to ______, a governmental emergency report
recipient, with reckless disregard that caused [serious physical
injury/death] to _______(name of victim injured) as a direct result of a
response to the [statement/report/complaint] by law enforcement and
was a proximate result of lawful conduct arising out of the response.
NOTE: See CR 9-501.1(a) for definition of “emergency” and
“governmental emergency report recipient”.
CR 9-502
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 6 MONTHS
*1_0690*
**FALSE STMT TO PEACE OFFICER**
...did upon arrest, knowingly and with the intent to deceive,
make a false statement to a peace officer concerning their
[identity/address/date of birth].
NOTE: Peace Officer includes any peace or police officer of
the State, of any county, city or other political subdivision of
the State and of the Maryland National Capital Park and
Planning Police.
CR 9-503
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 6 MONTHS
*1_5099*
**FALSE STMT STATE OFFICIAL**
...did [make/cause to be made] a false [report/statement] of the
[commission of a crime/existence of a condition imminently
dangerous to public health and safety] to ___(official/agency),
knowing the same to be false and with the intent that the said
[official/agency] [investigate/consider/take action] in
connection with such [statement/report].
Rev. 10/01/2024
337.
Statement/Rumor As to Destructive Device
CR 9-504(b)
FELONY
$10,000.00 - 10 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_5300*
**FALSE STMT-DESTRUCTIVE DEV**
… did, knowing the same to be false and with the intent that it
be acted upon, [circulate/transmit] to: _______ (describe other
person or persons) a [statement/rumor] concerning the [location
of a destructive device/possible detonation of a destructive
device/location of a the release of toxic material/ possible
release of toxic material] as defined in CR 4-501.
NOTE: An offense under this section committed by the use of a
telephone may be deemed to have been committed either at the
place at which the telephone call or calls were made, or at the
place at which the telephone call or calls were received; or the
place the destructive device or toxic material was stated or was
rumored to be located.
NOTE: This section does not apply to any statement or rumor
made or circulated by an officer, employee, or agent of a bona
fide civilian defense organization or agency, if made in the
regular course of his duties with that organization or agency.
Rev. 10/01/2024
338.
EXPLOSIVES
Devices Representing
CR 9-505
FELONY
$10,000.00 - 10 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*2_5215*
**PHONEY DEST DEVICE**
...did [manufacture/ possess/ transport or place] a device
constructed to represent a destructive device with the intent to
[terrorize/ frighten/ intimidate/ threaten or harass] ______
(name or describe victim or victims).
NOTE: See CR 4-501 for definitions of "Destructive Device."
MD Higher Education Commission
CR 9-506
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 - 1 YEAR
*2_5099*
**FALSE STMT MD HIGH ED CO**
...did knowingly and wilfully [falsify/conceal] a material fact in
connection with an application for funds from the Maryland
Higher Education Commission.
Rev. 10/01/2024
339.
INTERFERENCE WITH EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION
CR 9-601(b)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 6 MONTHS
*1_5408*
**EMER RADIO TRANSM; IMPEDE**
...did knowingly, intentionally and recklessly
[interrupt/disrupt/impede/otherwise interfere with] the
transmission of a two-way radio communication on a frequency
commonly [used/monitored] by [civilian/governmental]
emergency services organizations for the purpose of informing
and inquiring about emergencies.
CR 9-601(b)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 6 MONTHS
*1_0193*
**EMER.RADIO TRANSMIT FALSE**
...did transmit false information about an emergency on a two-
way radio frequency commonly [used/monitored] by
[civilian/governmental] emergency services organizations for
the purpose of informing or inquiring about emergencies.
NOTE: In this section, "emergency" means a condition or
circumstance in which an individual is or is reasonably believed
by the person transmitting the communication to be in
imminent danger of death or serious bodily harm, or in which
property is in imminent danger or damage or destruction.
Rev. 10/01/2024
340.
FIRE-FALSE ALARM
Prohibited; False Ambulance
CR 9-604(a)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 - 5 YEARS
*1_5308*
**FALSE ALARM/FIRE: CAUSE**
...did knowingly [make/cause to be given] a false alarm of fire
by _____ (describe how false alarm given).
CR 9-604(a)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 - 5 YEARS
*1_0208*
**FALSE ALARM/AMBULANC CAUSE**
...did knowingly [make/cause to be given] a false call for an
[ambulance/rescue squad] by _____ (describe how false call
made).
Rev. 10/01/2024
341.
BURGLARY & ROBBERY - FALSE ALARM
Alarm - Non-emergency
CR 9-608
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 90 DAYS
*1_0393*
**INTENTIONAL FLS ALARM **
...did intentionally activate an alarm system for a non-
emergency situation.
NOTE: The alarm signal referred to in this section must be one
that activates an alarm system calling for an immediate
response by a law enforcement agency to an emergency
situation. This does not include 911 calls, or fire alarms (CR 9-
608 and CR 9-604). If in doubt, refer to the definitions for this
section, found in (CR 9-607).
CR 9-610(c)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 90 DAYS
*1_0394*
**DEFECTIVE ALARM/CONT. USE**
...did, being an alarm user, after written notice by a [law
enforcement unit/fire department], to wit: ______ (name agency)
continue to use a defective alarm system at ________ (location).
NOTE: A Law Enforcement Agency or Fire Department may
issue a civil citation to an alarm user, if the number of false
alarms to which a law enforcement agency actually responds
exceeds 3 responses within a 30-day period, or 8 or more
responses within a 12-month period. This type of citation should
not be done before a commissioner.
NOTE: An alarm system is defective if it gives more than 3 false
alarms within a 30-day period, or 8 or more false alarms within a
12-month period. AFTER NOTICE BY A LAW
ENFORCEMENT AGENCY, an alarm system user has 30 days
to have the system inspected, and 15 more days to file a written
report containing actions taken or recommendations for actions to
be taken. If within this 45-day period, or if the alarm user's
written report contained recommendations for actions to be taken,
consult the State's Attorney's Office before issuing a charging
document, or refer the complainant to the State's Attorney.
Rev. 10/01/2024
342.
CR 9-802
MISDEMEANOR
$10,000.00 - 2 YEARS
*1_1391*
**THREAT/SOLICIT CRIMINAL ORGANIZATION**
…did threaten ____ (name), [an individual/a friend of
_____(name)/family member of ____(name)], with physical
violence with intent to [coerce/induce/solicit] ___ (name) [to
participate in/to prevent _____ (name) from leaving],______ a
criminal organization.
CR 9-803
MISDEMEANOR
$20,000.00 - 4 YEARS
*1_1392*
**THREAT/SOL ORGANIZATION - SCHOOL**
…did threaten ____ (describe person but don’t include identifying
info if minor), [an individual/ a friend of _____(describe person
but don’t include identifying info if minor)/family member of
____(describe person but don’t include identifying info if
minor)], with physical violence with intent to
[coerce/induce/solicit] ___ (describe person but don’t include
identifying info if minor) [to participate in/to prevent ____
(name) from leaving], ___ a criminal organization, while [in/on a
school vehicle as defined under TR 11-154] [in, on or within
1,000 feet of real property owned by or leased to _____, [an
elementary school/secondary school/county board of education]
used for educational purposes.
CR 9-805
FELONY
PRELIMINARY HEARING
$1,000,000 - 20 YEARS
*1_1393*
**ORGANIZE, SUPERVISE, FINANCE ORG **
…did [organize/supervise/promote/sponsor/finance/manage] a
criminal organization.
Rev. 10/01/2024
343.
Venereal Disease Remedies Advertising Cures
CR 10-102(b)(1)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - EACH VIOLATION
*3_5599*
**HEALTH ADVERTIS V/D REMEDY**
did [advertise/allow to be advertised/call to public attention] a
_______ (Choose from below) for the [treatment/alleviation/cure]
of a venereal disease.
1. [drug/medecine/preparation/substance]
2. [person/place] from which a
[drug/medecine/preparation/substance] could be obtained]
NOTE: This section excepts from its coverage health
departments, governmental agencies, news stories, etc. The
statute should be checked for probable cause purposes, to make
certain defendant is not exempt.
CR 10-103(b)
MISDEMEANOR
$50.00 FIRST OFFENSE
$250.00 SUBSEQUENT
OFFENSE
*1_0274*
**VD REMEDY DISP W/O PRESCR**
...did [sell/dispense/give] to ____, without a prescription issued
by a licensed physician, ____, a sulfonamide drug or
preparation, for the purpose of treating, curing, and alleviating
_____ (venereal disease).
Venereal Disease Remedies Sale, Etc., of Remedies
CR 10-103(b)
MISDEMEANOR
$50.00 FIRST OFFENSE
$250.00 SUBSEQUENT
OFFENSE
*4_5599*
**VD REMEDY DISP W/O CREDEN**
...did [sell/dispense/give] to ____ (name) ____ (substance
given) for the purpose of treating, curing, and alleviating ____
(venereal disease), the defendant not being a [doctor/a health
department/ other governmental agency].
Rev. 10/01/2024
344.
CR 10-107(b)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00
*1_1838*
**TOBACCO PROD LIC PERS DIST< 21**
...did, being licensed to sell or distribute tobacco products for commercial
purposes, distribute [personally/through an employee to wit: ____(name)], [a
tobacco product, to wit: ____/tobacco paraphernalia to wit: ___/a coupon
redeemable for a tobacco product, to wit: ____] to an individual under the
age of 21 years, to wit: ____ (describe person but do not include identifying
information IF minor).
Subsequent Offense CJIS Codes for CR 10-107(b)(2)
*1-1843* - *Tobacco Prods - Lic Person Dist < 21-2nd Viol W/I 2 Years* - Misdemeanor -$1,000
NOTE: Use this charge if 2nd violation within 2 years of the 1st violation of 10-107(b)(2). The Court shall
order the Executive Director of the ATCC to suspend a license under Business Regulation Title 16, 16.5, 16.7, or
16.9 for not more than 90 days for a 2nd violation within 2 years of the first violation of CR 10-107(b)(2). See
CR 10-107(e).
*1-1844* - *Tobacco Prods - Lic Person Dist < 21-3rd Viol W/I 2 Years* - Misdemeanor -$3,000
NOTE: Use this charge if 3
rd
violation within 2 years of the 2
nd
preceding violation of 10-107(b)(2). The Court
shall order the Executive Director of the ATCC to suspend a license under Business Regulation Title 16, 16.5,
16.7, or 16.9 for not more than 180 days for a subsequent violation within 2 years after the 2nd preceding
violation of CR 10-107(b)(2). See CR 10-107(e).
*1-1845* - *Tobacco Prods - Lic Person Dist < 21-OVER 3 Viols W/I 2 Years* - Misdemeanor -$3,000
NOTE: Use this charge if a subsequent violation within 2 years after the 3rd preceding violation of 10-
107(b)(2). The Court shall order the Executive Director of the ATCC to revoke a license under Business
Regulation Title 16, 16.5, 16.7, or 16.9 for a subsequent violation within 2 years after the 3rd preceding
violation of CR 10-107(b)(2). See CR 10-107(e).
NOTE: All subsequent offense charges will use the same charging language as CJIS Code 1_1838.
NOTE: There is an exception if an individual under 21 years old is acting solely as an agent of an employer who
distributes tobacco products or tobacco paraphernalia for commercial purposes.
NOTE: This charge does not apply if the redeemable coupon was:
1. Contained in a newspaper, magazine, or other type of publication in which the coupon was incidental to
the primary purpose of the publication; or
2. Sent through the mail.
NOTE: Enforcement of a civil penalty for a violation of this section precludes a prosecution for a violation of
HG 24-307 arising out of the same violation.
Rev. 10/01/2024
345.
CR 10-107(c)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00
*1_1839*
**TOBACCO PURCH/SELL UND 21*
...did [purchase for ____(describe person but don’t include
identifying info IF minor)/sell to ____(describe person but
don’t include identifying info IF minor)], an individual under
the age of 21 years, a tobacco product, to wit: ____.
NOTE: Enforcement of a civil penalty for a violation of this
section precludes a prosecution for a violation of HG 24-305
arising out of the same violation.
NOTE: Use this charge for persons not engaged in the business
of tobacco sales.
NOTE: Enforcement of a civil penalty for a violation of this
section precludes a prosecution for a violation of HG 24-307
arising out of the same violation.
NOTE: See CR 10-107(e) for subsequent offense penalties.
CR 10-107(c)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00
*1_1840*
** DELIVR/SELL TOBACCO PARA < 21**
… did [deliver/sell] tobacco paraphernalia to _______ (describe
person but don’t include identifying info IF minor), an
individual under the age of 21 years.
NOTE: Use this charge for persons not engaged in the business
of tobacco sales.
NOTE: Enforcement of a civil penalty for a violation of this
section precludes a prosecution for a violation of HG 24-307
arising out of the same violation.
CR 10-108
MISDEMEANOR
$300.00
*1_1695*
**SELL/DIST DELTA-8/10 TO UND <21**
… did [distribute/purchase for sale/sell] a product containing
delta-8 or delta-10-tetrahydrocannabinol to ____(describe
person but don’t include identifying info IF minor), an
individual under the age of 21 years.
NOTE: See CR 10-108(d) for subsequent offense penalties.
Rev. 10/01/2024
346.
CR 10-109
MISDEMEANOR
$100.00 - 30 DAYS
*5_5599*
**ICEBOXES-ABANDONED**
...did [place/permit to be placed] outside _____ (address) in a
place accessible to children, an abandoned, discarded, and
uncrated [icebox/refrigerator/freezer cabinet] having a door
with a lock incapable of being released from inside said
[icebox/ refrigerator/freezer cabinet].
CR 10-110
MISDEMEANOR
$12,500.00 - 1 YEAR
*1_0643*
**LITTER/DUMP: OVER 100 LBS**
...did unlawfully dispose litter on and at _____ (address or
description of premises or waters), said litter exceeding [100 lbs
in weight/27 cubic feet in volume]. (See note).
NOTE: Under CR 10-110 use the appropriate wording if the
litter exceeds only one of the two limits, weight or volume. If
the litter exceeds both limits, use both wordings joined by the
word "and."
CR 10-110
MISDEMEANOR
$12,500.00 - 1 YEAR
*1_0644*
**CAUSE LITTER/DUMP: OVER 100 LBS**
...did unlawfully cause the disposal of litter on and at ____
(address or description of premises or waters), said litter
exceeding [100 lbs. in weight/27 cubic feet in volume]. (See
note).
CR 10-110
MISDEMEANOR
$12,500.00 - 1 YEAR
*1_1426*
**LITTER/DUMP: OVER 100 LBS-VEHICLE**
...did [dispose of litter on a highway/perform an act that violates
the State Vehicle Laws regarding disposal of litter, glass, and
other prohibited substances on a highway to wit:
_____(describe)], said litter exceeding [100 lbs in weight/27
cubic feet in volume].
Rev. 10/01/2024
347.
CR 10-110
MISDEMEANOR
$30,000.00 - 5 YEARS
*1_0645*
**LITTER/DUMP: OVER 500 LBS**
...did unlawfully dispose of litter at _____ (address or
description of premises or waters), said litter [exceeding 500 lbs
in weight/exceeding 216 cubic feet in volume/being for
commercial purposes].
NOTE: Under CR 10-110, Litter Dump: 500 lbs., do not use
weight or volume descriptions if the litter is for commercial
purposes. If the litter exceeds both weight and volume
standards, not for commercial purposes, use both wordings
joined by the word "and".
CR 10-110
MISDEMEANOR
$30,000.00 - 5 YEARS
*1_0646*
**CAUSE LITTER/DUMP: OVER 500 LBS**
...did unlawfully cause the disposal of litter at ____ (address or
description of premises or waters), said litter [exceeding 500
lbs. in weight/exceeding 216 cubic feet in volume/being for
commercial purposes].
CR 10-110
MISDEMEANOR
$30,000.00 - 5 YEAR
*1_1427*
**LITTER/DUMP: OVER 500 LBS-VEHICLE**
...did [dispose of litter on a highway/perform an act that violates
the State Vehicle Laws regarding disposal of litter, glass, and
other prohibited substances on a highway to wit:
_____(describe)], said litter [exceeding 500 lbs in
weight/exceeding 216 cubic feet in volume/being for
commercial purposes].
CR 10-110(c)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,500.00 - 30 DAYS
*1_0640*
**LITTER/DUMP: UNDER 100 LBS**
...did unlawfuly dispose of litter at _____ (address or
description of premises or waters), said litter not exceeding 100
lbs in weight and 27 cubic feet in volume.
Rev. 10/01/2024
348.
CR 10-110(c)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,500.00 - 30 DAYS
*1_0641*
**CAUSE LITTER/DUMP: L/T 100 LBS**
...did unlawfully cause the disposal of litter at _____ (address or
description of premises or waters), said litter not exceeding 100
lbs. in weight and 27 cubic feet in volume.
NOTE: If the litter exceeds either the weight or volume limit,
use the appropriate charge for over 100 lbs.
CR 10-110
MISDEMEANOR
$1,500.00 – 30 Days
*1_1428*
**LITTER/DUMP: L/T 100 LBS-VEHICLE**
...did [dispose of litter on a highway/perform an act that violates
the State Vehicle Laws regarding disposal of litter, glass, and
other prohibited substances on a highway to wit:
_____(describe)], said litter not exceeding [100 lbs in weight/27
cubic feet in volume].
CR 10-111(b)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 1 YEAR
*SUBSEQUENT VIOL
$5,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*1_0284*
**ALTER DRUG/ALCOHOL TEST**
... did with intent to [defraud/alter] the outcome of a
[drug/alcohol] screening test, _________.
Select from list:
- alter a bodily fluid sample
- substitute a bodily fluid sample with a bodily fluid sample of
[another person/an animal/other substance to wit: _____]
- [possess/use] a bodily fluid adulterant
- [sell/distribute/offer to sell/offer to distribute]:
(I) any bodily fluid from [a human/an animal]; or
(II) any bodily fluid adulterant; or
- transport into the state:
(I) any bodily fluid from [a human/an animal]; or
(II) any bodily fluid adulterant
**Subsequent Violation - 3 Years/$5,000
Rev. 10/01/2024
349.
CR 10-117(d)
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 - 1 YEAR
*1_1148*
**FURNISH ALC <21 INJRY/DEATH **
…did _________(choose from below), and [knew/reasonably
should have known] the person would operate a motor vehicle
after consuming the alcoholic beverage, and as a result of
operating a motor vehicle while [under the influence of/while
impaired by] alcohol, caused [serious physical injury/death] to
________(name of person hurt).
(a) furnish an alcoholic beverage, for the purpose of
consumption, to ___(describe person but don’t include
identifying info IF minor), knowing said person was
under the age of 21 years
(b) as an adult knowingly and willfully allow
____(describe person but don’t include identifying info
IF minor), an individual under the age of 21 years, to
[possess/consume] an alcoholic beverage at [a
residence/within the curtilage of a residence] that the
defendant [owned/leased] and resided.
CR 10-120
MISDEMEANOR
$50.00
*2_4199*
**FAIL: PROOF OF AGE AND ID**
...did [fail/refuse] to furnish proof of identification and age to
an officer issuing a citation for a violation of ___ (Sec. 10-113,
through 10-119 of CR, or Sec. 26-103 of the Education Article),
said officer having requested proof of identification and age.
Rev. 10/01/2024
350.
CR 10-131
MISDEMEANOR
1
st
Off: $1,000
*1_1613*
**DIST SALVIA DIVINORUM TO UND 21 **
...did distribute Salvia Divinorum to ___ (describe person but
don’t include identifying info IF minor) an individual under the
age of 21, in violation of CR 10-131.
NOTE: Simple possession of Salvia Divinorum by an
individual under the age of 21 under CR 10-132 is a code
violation and must be issued a citation.
Note: 2
nd
violation: $2,000; 3
rd
violation: $6,000
CR 10-201(c)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 60 DAYS
*2_0045*
**DISTURB PEACE HINDER PASSG**
...did willfully and without lawful purpose [obstruct/hinder] the
free passage of another and others in a public place or on a
public conveyance.
CR 10-201(c)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 60 DAYS
*2_0050*
**DISORDERLY CONDUCT**
...did wilfully act in a disorderly manner to the disturbance of
the public peace.
CR 10-201(c)(3)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 60 DAYS
*2_0055*
**FAIL OBEY RENBLE/LAWFL**
...did wilfully fail to obey a reasonable and lawful order of a
law enforcement officer, to wit, _____ , made to prevent a
disturbance to the public peace.
CR 10-201(c)(4)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 60 DAYS
*2_0060*
**DISTURB THE PEACE/DISORDERLY**
...did enter the [land/premises/beach] of ____(name), and did
wilfully [disturb the peace of persons thereon by unreasonably
loud noise/acting in disorderly manner].
Rev. 10/01/2024
351.
CR 10-201(c)(5)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 60 DAYS
*2_0065*
**DISTURB PEACE - LOUD NOISE**
...did unlawfully, by unreasonably loud noise willfully disturb
the peace of another [on the other's land and premises/in a place
of business/in a public place/on a public conveyance].
NOTE: CR 10-201(c)(5) is intended to prohibit defendants
making noise in one location, no matter where, that disturbs
persons in another location. It is NOT intended to apply to
residents or a resident of a location who is/are disturbing other
residents of the same location.
Non-residents who are on the same premises as the person(s)
disturbed should be charged under CR 10-201(c)(5).
NOTE: CR 10-201(5)(6) states that in Worcester County a
person may not build or allow to burn a bonfire on any beach or
other property between the hours of 1 a.m. and 5 a.m.
CR 10-202
MISDEMEANOR
$300.00 - 6 MONTHS
*5_5311*
**DISORDERLY HOUSE**
...did keep a disorderly house, to wit: _______ (address), by
_______ (describe, see notes under statute).
NOTE: See CR 10-202 for min. penalty of $50 and 10 days if
convicted.
NOTE: "House" in this section can be a room, place of
business, tent, wagon, boat, etc.
NOTE: See the notes under the Statute for the definition of a
"disorderly house."
CR 10-203(b)
MISDEMEANOR
$250.00 - 3 MONTHS
*1_5399*
**DISRUPT-ATHLETIC CONTESTS**
...did [disrupt/interfere with] _____ (describe event) by
[throwing/projecting] _____ (describe what was thrown or
projected) onto the [playing/seating] area.
NOTE: The athletic contest must be a commercial one; that is,
one that is played in public stadiums, arenas, etc. and that
charges an admission fee for the general public. "Object" is
defined as any item which may cause injury to a participant in
the contest, or an observer thereof.
Rev. 10/01/2024
352.
CR 10-204(c)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 90 DAYS
*1_0479*
**INTERFER TO/FROM MED FACIL**
...did act with the intent to prevent with the intent to prevent an
individual, to wit: _____ (name or description) from [entering/
exiting] ______ (name and/or address) a medical facility, by
physically [detaining/obstructing the passage of/hindering the
passage of/impeding the passage of] that individual.
NOTE: "Action" does not include speech.
NOTE: "Medical Facility" includes an agency, clinic, or office
operated under the direction of the local health officer or the
regulatory authority of the Department of Health and Mental
Hygiene. For a fuller definition of Medical Facility, see Health
General Art., Sec. 10-101(e) and Sec. 19-101(e).
CR 10-302
PENALTY SEC. CR 10-306
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*1_0435*
**RELIGIOUS PROPERTY: DEFACE*
...[did/did attempt to/did threaten to] unlawfully
[deface/damage/destroy] religious property to wit: _____(name
or describe real or personal property) [owned/leased/used] by
______ (name), a religious organization.
CR 10-303
PENALTY SEC. CR 10-306
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*1_0436*
**REL BEL: OBSTRUCT EXERCISE**
...[did/did attempt to] unlawfully obstruct by [force/threat of
force] ______ (victim) in the free exercise of [his/her] religious
beliefs.
Rev. 10/01/2024
353.
CR 10-304 (1)
PENALTY SEC. CR 10-306
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*1_0437*
**RACE/RELIG CRIME: PERSON/GROUP**
...[did/did attempt to/did threaten to] ________ (choose from
below) [against/of] ________(name of victim/group),
motivated either in whole or in substantial part by a
[person’s/group’s] [race/color/religious beliefs/sexual
orientation/sex/gender identity/disability/national origin/
homeless status].
1. commit a crime to wit: ________
2.[deface/damage/destroy] _____, the [ real/ personal] property
3. burn an object on the [real/personal] property
NOTE: If the violation involves a separate crime that is a
felony, the person is guilty of a felony and upon conviction is
subject to 10 years, $10,000.00 or both. Prosecution of a person
under this section does not preclude prosecution and imposition
of penalties for any other crime in addition to any penalties
imposed under this section.
NOTE: If the violation involves a separate crime that is a felony
and results in death of the victim, the person is guilty of a
felony and upon conviction is subject to 20 years-$20,000.
CR 10-304(1)(iv)
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*1_1687*
**FALSE STMT-RACE/RELIG/GENDER**
...did [make/cause to be made] a false
[statement/report/complaint] to _____, a peace officer, knowing
the same to be false, with the intent to deceive and with the
intent to cause an [investigation/other action to be taken to
wit:_____] as a result, motivated either in whole or in
substantial part by a [person’s/group’s] [race/color/religious
beliefs/sexual orientation/sex/gender identity/disability/national
origin/ homeless status].
NOTE: If the violation involves a separate crime that is a
felony, the person is guilty of a felony and upon conviction is
subject to 10 years, $10,000.00 or both. Prosecution of a person
under this section does not preclude prosecution and imposition
of penalties for any other crime in addition to any penalties
imposed under this section.
NOTE: If the violation involves a separate crime that is a felony
and results in death of the victim, the person is guilty of a
felony and upon conviction is subject to 20 years-$20,000.
Rev. 10/01/2024
354.
CR 10-304 (2)(i)
PENALTY SEC. CR 10-306
FELONY
PRELIMINARY HEARING
$10,000.00 - 10YEARS
*1_1688*
**FALSE STMT-RACE/RELIG/GENDER-FELONY**
...did [make/cause to be made] a false
[statement/report/complaint] to _____, a peace officer, knowing
the same to be false, with the intent to deceive and with the
intent to cause an [investigation/other action to be taken to
wit:_____] as a result of said [statement/report/complaint],
motivated either in whole or in substantial part by a
[person’s/group’s] [race/color/religious beliefs/sexual
orientation/sex/gender identity/disability/national origin/
homeless status] and did commit a separate felony offense to
wit: ______(describe).
NOTE: Use only if violation involves a separate felony, not
resulting in death of victim.
NOTE: If the violation involves a separate crime that is a
felony and results in death of the victim, the person is guilty of
a felony and upon conviction is subject to 20 years-$20,000.
CR 10-304 (2)(i)
PENALTY SEC. CR 10-306
FELONY
PRELIMINARY HEARING
$10,000.00 - 10YEARS
*1_1690*
**RACE/RELIG CRIME: PERSON/GROUP-FELONY**
...[did/did attempt to/did threaten to] ________ (choose from
below), the offense being a felony to wit: ______(describe),
[against/of] ________(name of victim/group), motivated
either in whole or in substantial part by a [person’s/group’s]
[race/color/religious beliefs/sexual orientation/sex/gender
identity/disability/national origin/ homeless status].
1. commit a crime to wit: ________
2.[deface/damage/destroy] _____, the [ real/ personal] property
3. burn an object on the [real/personal] property
NOTE: Use only if violation involves a seperate felony, not
resulting in death of victim.
NOTE: If the violation involves a separate crime that is a
felony and results in death of the victim, the person is guilty of
a felony and upon conviction is subject to 20 years-$20,000.
Rev. 10/01/2024
355.
CR 10-304 (2)(ii)
PENALTY SEC. CR 10-306
FELONY
PRELIMINARY HEARING
$20,000.00 - 20YEARS
*1_1689*
**FALSE STMT-RACE/RELIG/GENDER-DEATH**
...did [make/cause to be made] a false
[statement/report/complaint] to _____, a peace officer, knowing
the same to be false, with the intent to deceive and with the
intent to cause an [investigation/other action to be taken to
wit:_____] as a result of said [statement/report/complaint],
motivated either in whole or in substantial part by a
[person’s/group’s] [race/color/religious beliefs/sexual
orientation/sex/gender identity/disability/national origin/
homeless status] and resulted in the death of ____(name).
NOTE: Use only if violation resulted in death of victim.
CR 10-304 (2)(ii)
PENALTY SEC. CR 10-306
FELONY
PRELIMINARY HEARING
$20,000.00 - 20YEARS
*1_1691*
**RACE/RELIG CRIME: PERSON/GROUP-DEATH**
...[did/did attempt to/did threaten to] ________ (choose from
below), [against/of] ________(name of victim/group),
motivated either in whole or in substantial part by a
[person’s/group’s] [race/color/religious beliefs/sexual
orientation/sex/gender identity/disability/national origin/
homeless status] and the death of ____(name) occurred as a
result.
1. commit a crime to wit: ________
2.[deface/damage/destroy] _____, the [ real/ personal] property
3. burn an object on the [real/personal] property
NOTE: Use only if violation resulted in death of victim.
Rev. 10/01/2024
356.
CR 10-305 (1)
PENALTY SEC. CR10-306
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*2_0252*
**RACE/RELIG PROP DAMAGE: INST**
...[did/did attempt to/did threaten to] unlawfully
[damage/deface/destroy/burn] [an object to wit: _____/ the real
property/ the personal property] [on/connected to]
_______(address), a building that is [publicly owned/privately
owned/leased/used] by ______(institution), because a
[person/group] [of a particular race/of a particular color/of a
particular religious belief/ of particular sexual orientation/of a
particular sex/ of a particular gender identity/of a particular
disability/particular national origin/that is homeless] had
[contacts/associations] with said building .
CR 10-305(2)
PENALTY SEC. CR 10-306
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*2_0251*
**RACE/RELIG HARAS: ANIMOS: INST**
...[did/did attempt to/did threaten to] unlawfully
[damage/deface/destroy/burn] [an object to wit: _____/ the real
property/ the personal property] [on/connected to] _______(address), a
building that is [publicly owned/privately owned/leased/used] by
______(institution), where there is evidence that the defendant
exhibited animosity against a [person/group] because of their
[race/color/religious beliefs/sexual orientation/sex/gender
identity/disability/national origin/homeless status].
CR 10-305.1
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*1_1675*
**USE HATE ITEM/SYMBOL**
...did [place/inscribe] [an item/a symbol] to wit: _____, on the
[real/personal] property of ____(owner), without the express
permission of the [owner/ owner’s agent/lawful occupant] of
the property, with the intent to [threaten/intimidate] a
[person/group of persons].
NOTE: an item or symbol can include an actual or depicted
noose or swastika.
NOTE: the property can be either public or private.
NOTE: The placement or inscribed item or symbol can be
temporary or permanent
Rev. 10/01/2024
357.
CR 10-402
MISDEMEANOR
$10,000.00 - 5 YEARS
*3_3932*
**REMOVE HUMAN REMAINS**
...did [remove / attempt to remove] human remains from a
burial site in the State.
NOTE: See CR 10-402(b) and CR 10-402(f) for exceptions.
CR 10-404(a)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
$10,000 - 5 YEARS
*3_3942*
**DESTROY FUNERARY OBJECT**
...did [destroy/mutilate/deface/injure/remove] a
[structure/associated funerary object], to wit: _____ (identify
structure) placed in ____________ cemetery.
NOTE: This section covers any wall, building, fence, railing,
tombstone, vault, monument, or other structure placed in a
cemetery for any purpose.
CR 10-404(b)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 2 YEARS
*3_3946*
**DESTROY GRAVEYARD PLANTS**
...did unlawfully [destroy/cut/break/remove] a vegetation, to
wit: ______, in _____________ cemetery.
NOTE: This section covers all plantings within graveyards and
cemetaries.
CR 10-404(c)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 2 YEARS
*3_3947*
**DIS CONDUCT-CEMETERY**
...did commit [indecent/disorderly] conduct, to wit: ____
(describe conduct) within the limits of _____ cemetery.
CR 10-501
MISDEMEANOR
$10.00
*1_3600*
**ADULTERY**
...did commit adultery with ____________(name).
Rev. 10/01/2024
358.
CR 10-502
FELONY
9 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_3804*
**BIGAMY**
...did, having a [wife/husband] then living, feloniously marry
______ (name) in violation of CR 10-502 of the Annotated
Code of Maryland.
NOTE: The statute applies to husbands as well as wives. This
section does not apply to an individual whose lawful spouse has
been absent from the individual for a continuous period of
seven years and who, at the time of subsequent marriage
ceremony, does not know whether the spouse is living.
CR 10-604(a)(1)(2)(3)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 90 DAYS
*1_0500*
**ANIMAL CRUELTY**
...did [overdrive/overload/deprive of necessary
sustenance/inflict unnecessary suffering or pain on] a
__________________(type of animal).
Rev. 10/01/2024
359.
CR 10-604(a)(4)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 90 DAYS
*1_0501*
**ANIMAL CRUELTY- CAUSE**
...did unlawfully cause, procure, or authorize the
[overdrive/overload/deprivation of necessary
sustenance/infliction of unnecessary suffering or pain on] a
____________ (type of animal).
CR 10-604(a)(5)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 90 DAYS
*1_0503*
**ANIMAL CRUEL FAIL: PROVIDE**
...did unnecessarily fail to provide _______________ (type of
animal) with [nutritious food in sufficient quantity/necessary
veterinary care/proper drink/proper air/proper space/proper
shelter/proper protection from weather] while said animal was
in their charge and custody.
CR 10-605(a)
MISDEMEANOR
$2,500.00 - 1 YEAR
*1_0597*
**DOGFIGHT SPECTATOR**
...did knowingly attend a deliberately conducted dogfight as a
spectator.
Rev. 10/01/2024
360.
CR 10-605(b)
MISDEMEANOR
$2,500 - 1 YEAR
*1_0598*
**COCKFIGHT - SPECTATOR**
…did knowingly attend an event using [fowl/cock/other bird] to
wit: _____(describe), to fight with another [fowl/cock/other
bird].
CR 10-606(b)(1)(2)
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$5,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*1_0505*
**AGGRAVATED CRUELTY TO ANIMAL **
… did intentionally ________ (choose from below) an animal
to wit: _____(describe).
1. [mutilate/torture/cruelly beat/cruelly kill/engage in sexual
contact with]
2. [cause/procure/authorize] the [mutilation/torture/cruel
beating/cruel killing] of
Note: See CR 10-606(a) for definition of “sexual contact with
an animal”.
Rev. 10/01/2024
361.
CR 10-606(b)(3)
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$5,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*1_0508*
**HARM/DEATH: LAW ENFOR. ANIMAL**
...did intentionally inflict [bodily harm/permanent
disability/death] on an animal used by a law enforcement unit,
to wit: _________________ .
NOTE: The intention of the General Assembly is that this
section applies to all animals:
Privately owned; strays; domesticated; feral; farm animals;
corporately or institutionally owner; in privately, locally, state,
or federally funded scientific or medical activities; or otherwise
located in the state.
NOTE: See CR 10-606(a)(3) for exemption.
NOTE: Exclusive jurisdiction of District Court.
CR 10-607(b)(1)
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$5,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*1_0506*
**ANIMAL CRUEL: DOG FIGHTING**
...did [use a dog/allow to be used/arrange for a dog to be
used/conduct to be used] in a dog fight.
NOTE: Baiting means using a dog to train a fighting dog or to
test the fighting or killing instinct of another dog.
CR 10-607(b)(2)
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$5,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*1_0652*
**DOGFIGHT: CONDUCT**
...did [arrange/conduct] a dog fight.
Rev. 10/01/2024
362.
CR 10-607(b)(3)
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$5,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*1_0510*
**POSS/TRAIN DOG FOR DOGFIGHT**
…did [possess/own/sell/transport/train] a dog with the intent to
use the dog [in a dogfight/for baiting].
NOTE: Baiting means using a dog to train a fighting dog or to
test the fighting or killing instinct of another dog.
CR 10-607(b)(4)
FELONY
$5,000.00 - 3 YEARS
DISTRICT COURT
*1_0511*
**PROVIDE PREMISES FOR DOGFIGHT**
…did knowingly allow premises [owned by/in charge of/
controlled by] ______ (defendant) to be used [to conduct a
dogfight/for baiting].
NOTE: Baiting means using a dog to train a fighting dog or to
test the fighting or killing instinct of another dog.
CR 10-607.1(b)
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 – 90 DAYS
*1_1150*
**POSS DOGFIGHT IMPLEMENT**
… did with intent to unlawfully use, possess an implement of
dogfighting to wit: __________(describe).
NOTE: See CR 10-607.1(a) for definition of “implement or
dogfighting”.
NOTE: Each implement of dogfighting possessed in violation
of this section is a separate offense.
CR 10-608
FELONY
DISTRICT COURT
$5,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*1_0507*
**ANIMAL CRUEL: COCKFIGHTING**
...did [use/allow to be used] a [bird/fowl/cock] for the purpose
of fighting with another animal, commonly known as
cockfighting.
Rev. 10/01/2024
363.
CR 10-608(b)(2)
FELONY
$5,000.00 - 3 YEARS
DISTRICT COURT
*1_0512*
**POSSESS COCKFIGHT IMPLEMENT**
…did possess with the intent to use a
[gaff/slasher/postiza/sparring muff/any sharp implement]
designed to be attached in place of a natural spur of a gamecock
or other fighting bird.
Giving Away Live Animal, Etc.
CR 10-610
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00
*3_7199*
**ANIMAL-GIFT AS PRIZE ETC.**
...did, without the approval of the Secretary of Agriculture, give
away a live [animal/equine/bird], to wit: ______, as a
[prize/inducement to enter a
[contest/game/competition]/inducement to enter ____, a place
of amusement/incentive to enter _____, a business
establishment], for the purpose of attracting trade.
NOTE: This section does not apply if the animal, equine or bird
is given as an agricultural project or for conservation purposes,
or is intended for slaughter.
Rev. 10/01/2024
364.
Dangerous Dogs Restraining Restrictions
CR 10-619(d)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
$2,500.00
*1_0399*
**DANGEROUS DOG FAIL CONFINE**
...did, being then and there the owner of a dangerous dog, leave
such dog unattended on their real property without confining
such dog in a structure designed to restrain the dog.
CR 10-619(d)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$2,500.00
*1_0400*
**DANGER.DOG FAIL RESTRAIN**
...did, being then and there the owner of a dangerous dog,
permit such dog to go beyond their real property without being
securely restrained and muzzled.
CR 10-619(e)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$2,500.00
*1_0401*
**DANGER. DOG SELL W/O WARN**
...did, being then and there the owner of a
[dangerous/potentially dangerous] dog, [sell/give] such dog to
______, without providing written notice to the person taking
possession of such dog specifying the dog's dangerous
behavior.
Rev. 10/01/2024
365.
CR 10-619(e)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
$2,500.00
*1_0402*
**DANGER.DOG SELL W/O NOTIC**
...did, being then and there the owner of a dog which having
been determined by _______ (name of agency or authority) to
be a potentially dangerous dog, [sell/give] such dog to another
person, without providing written notice to the aforesaid
[agency/authority] of the name and address of the new owner of
the dog.
NOTE: The provisions of this section do not apply to a dog
owned by and working for a governmental or law enforcement
agency.
NOTE: The definition of a dangerous dog in CR 10-619 is one
that has killed or severely injured a person, or has been declared
potentially dangerous by the appropriate authority and has then
bitten a person, attacked without provocation, or has killed or
inflicted severe injury upon another domestic animal off the
owner's property. For an owner to be charged under CR 10-619
concerning a potentially dangerous dog, there must have been
notification to the owner by the appropriate County or
Municipal authority that the dog has been determined to be
potentially dangerous.
CR 10-620(c)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000-1 YEARS
*1_1676*
**INTERFERE/INJURE EQUINE**
... did willfully and maliciously [interfere
with/injure/destroy/tamper with] an equine used for racing,
breeding, competitive exhibition, or other lawful activity to wit:
________ (name or describe equine ).
NOTE: This charge does not apply to the owner of the quine or
person acting on behalf of or at the direction of the owner.
Rev. 10/01/2024
366.
CR 10-620(c)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000-1 YEARS
*1_1677*
**INSTIGATE/ENG ACT INJURE EQUINE**
...did willfully and maliciously[start/instigate/engage in/further]
an act, to wit: _______ (describe act) by which ________
(name or describe equine), an equine used for
racing,breeding,competitive exhibition, or other lawful activity
[was interfered with/ tampered with/injured/destroyed].
NOTE: This charge does not apply to the owner of the quine or
person acting on behalf of or at the direction of the owner.
CR 10-621(b)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 (INDIVIDUAL)
$10,000.00** (BUSINESS)
*7_7199*
**SALE-FOX OR SKUNK/AS PET**
... did [import into Maryland/offer] for
[sale/trade/barter/exchange], as a household pet, a live
[fox/skunk/raccoon/bear/alligator/crocodile/ member of the cat
family other than a domestic cat/hybrid member of the cat
family and domestic cat over 30 pounds/member of the dog
family not a domestic dog/hybrid of a member of the dog
family and a domestic dog/a non human primate to wit:
_____/poisonous snake specifically in the family groups of
hydrophidae, elapidae, viperidae, or crotolidae].
NOTE: For violations involving a business or organization, the
maximum penalty is $10,000.
NOTE: Does not apply in case offer is to a public zoo, park
museum, educational institution, or to a person holding valid
State permits. Also exempt are those species of wildlife not
being kept as household pets and which are individually
exempted by a permit issued by the Department of Natural
Resources.
CR 10-623(b)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 90 DAYS
*1_1763*
**RESTRAIN DOG - LIMIT MOVEMENT**
… did leave a dog outside and unattended by the use of a
restraint that unreasonably limits the movement of the dog.
Rev. 10/01/2024
367.
CR 10-623(b)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 90 DAYS
*1_1764*
**RESTRAIN DOG - COLLAR**
… did leave a dog outside and unattended by the use of a
restraint that uses a collar [made primarily of metal/less than
the minimum required length].
CR 10-623(b)(3)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 90 DAYS
*1_1765*
**RESTRAIN DOG - WATER/SHELTER**
… did leave a dog outside and unattended by the use of a
restraint that restricts access to suitable and sufficient [clean
water/appropriate shelter].
CR 10-623(b)(4)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 90 DAYS
*1_1766*
**RESTRAIN DOG - UNSAFE/UNSANIT COND**
… did leave a dog outside and unattended by the use of a
restraint in [unsafe/unsanitary] conditions.
CR 10-623(b)(5)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 – 90 DAYS
*1_1767*
**RESTRAIN DOG - CAUSE INJURY**
… did leave a dog outside and unattended by the use of a
restraint that causes injury to the dog.
CR 10-624
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 – 90 DAYS
*1_1331*
**UNLAW DEVOCALIZE DOG **
…did unlawfully surgically devocalize a [dog/cat].
Note: This charge does not apply to a licensed veterinarian
using anesthesia and the procedure was medically necessary
to treat or relieve a physical illness, disease, or an injury, or
to correct a congenital abnormality that was causing or will
cause the animal medical harm or pain. The veterinarian
must provide the owner of the animal with a written
certification under CR 10-624 (c )(2).
Note: Subsequent offense penalty of 1 Year- $2,000.
Rev. 10/01/2024
368.
CR 10-624
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 – 90 DAYS
*1_1348*
**UNLAW SURGERY ON DOG **
…did unlawfully ____________(choose from below).
1. [crop/cut] off the ear of a dog.
2. [dock/cut] off the tail of a dog.
3. cut off the dewclaw of a dog.
4. surgically birth a dog.
Note: This charge does not apply to a licensed veterinarian
using anesthesia WHEN APPROPRIATE on the animal.
Note: Subsequent offense penalty of 180 days - $5,000.
CR 10-626(b)(1)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$2,500 - 2 YEARS
*1_1074*
**KILL/INJURE SERVICE ANIMAL**
...did [willfully/maliciously] ____(choose from below).
1. [kill/injure] ______(describe service animal)
2. ,having immediate control of a service animal to wit:
_____(descirbe), allow said service animal to be
[killed/injured]
CR 10-626(b)(3)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000 - 1 YEAR
*1_1076*
**INTERFERE SERVICE ANIMAL**
...did [willfully/maliciously] [interfere with /being the owner,
allow an animal to interfere with/having immediate control,
allow an animal to interefere with] the use of ______, a service
animal.
Rev. 10/01/2024
369.
Desecration of Flag
CR 10-704
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 1 YEAR
*1_0671*
**DESECRATE FLAG**
...did intentionally [mutilate/deface/destroy/burn/trample
upon/otherwise use] a flag in a manner [intended to incite or
produce an imminent breach of the peace/ under circumstances
likely to incite or produce an imminent breach of the peace].
NOTE: "Flag" includes any flag, standard, color ensign or
shield made of any substance or represented or produced
thereon and of any size, evidently purporting to be such flag,
standard, color, ensign or shield of the United States or of this
State.
NUDITY AND SEXUAL DISPLAYS
CR 11-102
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 6 MONTHS
*1_3700*
**SEX DISPLAYS-SELL TO MINRS**
...did knowingly [sell/offer to sell] to ____ (describe person but
don’t include identifying info of minor), a minor, a ____
(describe object) depicting ____ (describe what it shows).
NOTE: This section applies to pictures, drawings, photos,
films, cd roms or any other visual representations of prohibited
subject matter, and to any books, magazines, stories,
publications, or any other writings or printing of prohibited
subject matters.
Prohibited matters are sadomasochistic abuse, sexual conduct,
and sexual excitement. See the definitions in CR 11-101.
Rev. 10/01/2024
370.
Exhibition of Motion Pictures of Presentations to
Minors
CR 11-103(b)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 6 MONTHS
*2_3700*
**SEX DISPLY: MINR FOR PRICE**
...did knowingly exhibit for ____ (name monetary or other
valuable consideration or service) to ____ (describe person but
don’t include identifying info of minor), a minor
unaccompanied by their [parent/guardian] a [motion
picture/live/animated/ [other]] presentation depicting ______
(see note) to wit: _______ (name or describe motion picture or
other show).
NOTE: Any live, motion picture, animated, cd rom, or other
visual representation or show depicting sexual conduct, sexual
excitement, or sadomasochistic abuse as defined in CR 11-101
is covered by this section.
CR 11-103(b)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 6 MONTHS
*1_0292*
**SEX DIS. SELL MINOR TICKET**
...did knowingly sell to _____ (describe person but don’t
include identifying info of minor), a minor unaccompanied by
[parent/ guardian] a ticket to _______, depicting _____ (see
note).
NOTE: Any live, motion picture, animated, cd rom, or other
visual representation or show depicting sexual conduct, sexual
excitement, or sadomasochistic abuse as defined in CR 11-101
is covered by this section.
Rev. 10/01/2024
371.
CR 11-103(b)(3)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 6 MONTHS
*3_3710*
**SEX DISPLAY: ADMIT MINOR**
...did knowingly admit _____ (describe person but don’t
include identifying info of minor), a minor unaccompanied by
[parent/ guardian] to _____, depicting _____ (see note).
NOTE: Any live, motion picture, animated, cd rom, or other
visual representation or show depicting sexual conduct, sexual
excitement, or sadomasochistic abuse as defined in CR 11-101
is covered by this section.
Permitting Minor Enter/Remain on Certain
Premises
CR 11-104
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 6 MONTHS
*4_3700*
**SEX DISP MINR RET ESTABLMT**
…did as [an operator/sales person/cashier/manager] of a retail
establishment, knowingly permit _____ (describe person but
don’t include identifying info of minor), a minor
unaccompanied by their [parent/guardian], to [enter
into/remain] at ______ (name and address of premises), the
retail establishment, at which there was displayed _____ (state
thing) depicting [sexual conduct/sadomasochistic abuse, etc.].
NOTE: Section applies to owner, operators, and employees of
the retail establishment, but not to persons on the premises who
have no authority over the establishment.
Rev. 10/01/2024
372.
CR 11-105 (a)(1)(2)(3)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 6 MONTHS
*3_3700*
**SEX DIS/ADVERTISMNT PURPOS**
...did knowingly display for advertising purposes a _____
[picture/ photo/drawing/verbal description/narrative account]
depicting ____ [sadomasochistic abuse/sexual conduct under
CR 11-101(d)(1)/sexual conduct under CR 11-101(d)(2)/sexual
conduct under CR 11-101(d)(3)/sexual excitement].
CR 11-105(b)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 6 MONTHS
*1_0293*
**SEX DISPLAY PERMIT ON PREM**
...did knowingly permit the display of a _____ [picture/photo/
drawing/verbal description/narrative account] depicting ____
[sadomasochistic abuse/sexual conduct/sexual excitement] on
premises [owned/rented/managed] by defendant.
Rev. 10/01/2024
373.
CR 11-107
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*1_3605*
**INDECENT EXPOSURE**
...did indecently expose their person [in a public place, to wit:
______/ to _____ (victim)].
NOTE: The common law crime of indecent exposure refers to
the deliberate exposure of one’s private parts. This can occur in
two ways, in a public place with members of the public present,
or deliberately to an unconsenting victim (as in what is
commonly called a "flasher.") In order for probable cause to be
found for indecent exposure in a public place, there should be
same factual indication that members of the public were within
sight of the act. In order for probable cause to be found for
indecent exposure to a named victim, the facts must indicate a
deliberate act of exposure done with the intent that an
unconsenting victim would see.
NOTE: Indecent exposure includes engaging in an act of
masturbation in public, whether or not the person’s genitalia are
exposed.
CR 11-107(c)
MISDEMEANOR
$10,000 – 5 YEARS
*1_1807*
**INDECENT EXPOSURE TO MINOR**
… did with prurient intent, indecently expose their person in the presence
of _____(describe victim but don’t include identifying info of minor), a
minor who was at least 2 years old and more than 4 years younger,
[knowing/and reasonably should have known] said minor was present.
CR 11-202(a)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
FIRST OFFENSE
$1,000.00 - 1 YEAR
SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE
$5,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*1_3705*
**OBSCENE MAT/SALE CAUSE/SND**
...did knowingly [send/cause to be sent] into this State for sale
or distribution _____, obscene matter.
Rev. 10/01/2024
374.
CR 11-202(a)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
FIRST OFFENSE
$1,000.00 - 1 YEAR
SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE
$5,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*1_0294*
**OBSCENE MAT/SAL CAUS/BRING**
...did knowingly [bring/cause to be brought] into this State for
[sale/distribution] _____, obscene matter.
NOTE: See CR 11-202(b) for subsequent offense penalty of
3Y-$5,000.
CR 11-202(a)(3)
MISDEMEANOR
FIRST OFFENSE
$1,000.00 - 1 YEAR
SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE
$5,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*1_0295*
**OBSCENE MAT/PUBLISH/DISTRIB**
...did, in this State, knowingly [prepare/publish/print/exhibit/
distribute/offer to distribute] ____, obscene matter.
NOTE: See CR 11-202(b) for subsequent offense penalty of
3Y-$5,000.
CR 11-202(a)(4)
MISDEMEANOR
FIRST OFFENSE
$1,000.00 - 1 YEAR
SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE
$5,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*1_0296*
**OBSCENE MAT/POSS W/IN DIST**
...did, in this State, knowingly have in his possession with intent
to [distribute/exhibit/offer to distribute] _____, obscene matter.
NOTE: See CR 11-202(b) for subsequent offense penalty of
3Y-$5,000.
NOTE: In CR 11-201, the term "knowingly" refers to
knowledge of the contents of the item containing the obscenity.
The definition of "obscene" is the same as that for CR 11-202.
See the note thereunder.
Rev. 10/01/2024
375.
CR 11-203(b)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
1ST: $1,000.00 - 1 YEAR
2ND: $5,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*1_0635*
**DISPLAY OBSCENE MAT TO MINOR**
... did [willfully/knowingly] [display/exhibit] to a minor an item
________(choose from below)
i) the [cover/content] of which is principally made up of an
obscene [description/depiction] of illicit sex].
ii) that consists of an obscene picture of a [nude/partially nude]
figure.
CR 11-203(b)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
1ST: $1,000.00 - 1 YEAR
2ND: $5,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*1_3799*
**OBSCENE MAT SALE TO MINORS**
...did wilfully and knowingly engage in the business of
[selling/showing/advertising for sale/distributing/displaying and
exhibiting] to persons under the age of 18 years [still
pictures/photographs/books/pocket books/pamphlets/
magazines/video discs/video tape/video game/recorded phone
messages/films/computer discs] the [cover/contents] of which
[are principally made up of obscene [descriptions/depictions] of
illicit sex/consist of obscene pictures of nude and partially
denuded figures].
Rev. 10/01/2024
376.
CR 11-203(b)(3)
MISDEMEANOR
FIRST OFFENSE $1,000.00
- 1 YEAR
SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE
$5,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*1_0297*
**OBSCENE MAT DISPLAY MINOR**
...did, as an [owner/operator/franchisee/manager/employee with
managerial responsibility] of a [newsstand/place of business],
openly and knowingly display at the said [newsstand/place of
business], which is frequented by persons under the age of 18
years, [still pictures/photographs/books/pocket
books/pamphlets/magazines/ video disc/video tape/video
game/recorded telephone messages/film/computer disc] the
[cover/contents] of which [were principally made up of obscene
[descriptions/depictions] of illicit sex/consist of obscene
pictures of nude and partially denuded figures].
NOTE: See CR 11-203(d)(2) for subsequent offense penalty of
3Y-$5,000.
NOTE: "OBSCENE" MEANS:
1. That the average adult applying contemporary community
standards would find that the work, taken as a whole, appeals to
prurient interests;
2. That the work depicts the sexual conduct specified in the
wording for this section in a way that is patently offensive to
prevailing standards in the adult community as a whole with
respect to what is suitable material;
3. That the work, taken as a whole, lacks serious literary,
scientific, educational, artistic, or political value.
Rev. 10/01/2024
377.
Child Pornography
CR 11-207(a)(1)
FELONY
$25,000.00 - 10 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
SUBSEQUENT
VIOLATION
$50,000.00 - 20 YEARS
*1_0298*
**CHILD PORN PERMIT SEX SUBJ**
...did [solicit/cause/induce/knowingly permit] ____(describe
victim but don’t include identifying info of minor), a minor to
engage as a subject in a [visual representation/performance]
that depicts a minor engaged as a subject in [sexual
conduct/sadomasochistic abuse], to wit: _______.
NOTE: See 11-207(b)(2) for subsequent offense penalty of
20Y-$50,000.
CR 11-207(a)(1)
FELONY
$25,000.00 - 10 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
SUBSEQUENT
VIOLATION
$50,000.00 - 20 YEARS
*2_3799*
**CHILD PORN SOLICIT SUBJECT**
...did [solicit/cause/induce/knowingly permit] ____ (describe
victim but don’t include identifying info of minor), a minor to
engage as a subject in the production of obscene matter, to wit:
_______ (name or describe).
Rev. 10/01/2024
378.
CR 11-207(a)(2)(3)
FELONY
$25,000.00 - 10 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
SUBSEQUENT VIOLATION
$50,000.00 - 20 YEARS
*1_0299*
**CHILD PORN FILM/COMP SEX ACT**
...did [photograph/film/create a computer image of] ____(describe
victim but don’t include identifying info of minor), a minor engaging in
an [obscene act/sexual conduct/sadomasochistic abuse].
NOTE: See 11-207(b)(2) for subsequent offense penalty of 20Y-
$50,000.
CR 11-207(a)(4)
FELONY
$25,000.00 - 10 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
SUBSEQUENT VIOLATION
$50,000.00 - 20 YEARS
*1_0300*
**CHILD PORN PROMOTE/DISTRB**
...did knowingly [promote/advertise/solicit/distribute/possess with intent
to distribute] _______ (name publication or film or describe matter,
performance, or other visual representation)________(choose from
below).
1. that depicts a minor engaged as a subject in [sexual
conduct/sadomasochistic abuse].
2. in a manner that [reflects the belief/is intended to cause another
to believe] that the [matter/visual representation/performance]
depicts a minor engaged as a subject of [sadomasochistic
abuse/sexual conduct].
NOTE: See 11-207(b)(2) for subsequent offense penalty of 20Y-
$50,000.
NOTE: “Minor” means an individual under 18 years.
NOTE: “Sexual conduct” means human masturbation, sexual
intercourse, or any touching of or contact with genitals, pubic areas or
buttocks of a human male or female, or the breasts of the female,
whether alone or between members of the same or opposite sex, or
between humans and animals.Sexual conduct also includes lascivious
exhibiton of the genitals or pubic area of any person.
These provisions shall not extend to persons having bona fide scientific,
educational, governmental, artistic, news or, other similar justification
for possessing or distributing such materials. The minor’s whereabouts
or identity need not be known.
Rev. 10/01/2024
379.
CR 11-207(a)(5)
FELONY
$25,000.00 - 10 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
SUBSEQUENT
VIOLATION
$50,000.00 - 20 YEARS
*1_0315*
**CHILD PORN COMPUTERS**
...did, by means of a computer, knowingly
[compile/enter/transmit/make/print/publish/reproduce/
cause/allow/ buy/sell/receive/exchange/disseminate] a
[notice/statement/advertisement/minor's name/telephone
number/place of residence/physical characteristic/other
descriptive or identifying information] for the purpose of [
engaging/facilitating/encouraging/offering/soliciting][ unlawful
sexual conduct with /sadomasochistic abuse of] a minor.
NOTE: See 11-207(b)(2) for subsequent offense penalty of
20Y-$50,000.
NOTE: "Minor" means an individual under 18 years.
NOTE: “Sexual conduct” means human masturbation, sexual
intercourse, or any touching of or contact with genitals, pubic
areas or buttocks of a human male or female, or the breasts of
the female, whether alone or between members of the same or
opposite sex, or between humans and animals.Sexual conduct
also includes lascivious exhibiton of the genitals or pubic area
of any person.
These provisions shall not extend to persons having bona fide
scientific, educational, governmental, artistic, news or, other
similar justification for possessing or distributing such
materials.
The minor's whereabouts or identity need not be known.
Rev. 10/01/2024
380.
CR 11-208
MISDEMEANOR
2,500.00 - 5 YEARS
*1_1756*
**POSSESS CHILD PORNOGRAPHY**
...did knowingly possess and intentionally retain a [film/video
tape/photograph/ visual representation to wit: _____ (name or
describe) ] showing an [individual under 16 years of age/a
computer generated image that is indistinguishable from an
actual and identifiable child under the age of 16 years]
[engaged as a subject of sadomasochistic abuse/engaged in
sexual conduct/in a state of sexual excitement].
NOTE: "Sadomasochistic abuse" means flagellation or torture
by or upon a human who is nude, or clad in undergarments, or
in a revealing or bizarre costume, or the condition of one who is
nude or so clothed as is being fettered, bound, or otherwise
physically restrained.
NOTE: “Sexual conduct” means human masturbation, sexual
intercourse, or any touching of or contact with genitals, pubic
areas or buttocks of a human male or female, or the breasts of
the female, whether alone or between members of the same or
opposite sex, or between humans and animals.Sexual conduct
also includes lascivious exhibiton of the genitals or pubic area
of any person.
"Sexual excitement" means the condition of human male or
female genitals, or the breasts of the female, when in a state of
sexual stimulation, or the sensual experiences of humans
engaging in or witnessing sexual conduct or nudity.
NOTE: Does not prohibit a parent from possessing visual
representation of the parent's own child in the nude unless the
visual representations depict the child engaged as a subject of
sadomasochistic abuse or in sexual conduct AND in a state of
sexual excitement.
Rev. 10/01/2024
381.
CR 11-208 (b)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
2,500.00 - 5 YEARS
*1_1796*
**ACCESS AND VIEW CHILD PORN**
...did [knowingly/intentionally] access and intentionally view a
[film/video tape/photograph/ visual representation to wit: _____
(name or describe) ] showing an [actual child under the age of
16 years/a computer generated image that is indistinguishable
from an actual and identifiable child under the age of 16 years]
[engaged as a subject of sadomasochistic abuse/engaged in
sexual conduct/in a state of sexual excitement].
NOTE: See CR 11-101 for definitions of "Sadomasochistic
abuse", “Sexual conduct”, and "Sexual excitement".
NOTE: Does not prohibit a parent from possessing visual
representation of the parent's own child in the nude unless the
visual representations depict the child engaged as a subject of
sadomasochistic abuse or in sexual conduct AND in a state of
sexual excitement.
CR 11-209(a)(b)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 1 YEAR
SUB OFFENSE $5,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*3_3799*
**OBSCENE MAT HIRE MINOR DIS**
...did [hire/use/employ] _____ (describe person but don’t include
identifying info of minor), a minor under 18 years of age, to assist in
distributing obscene matter, [while knowing/possesing facts from which
the defendant should have reasonably known] said minor was under 18
years of age.
NOTE: The prohibitions and penalties imposed in this sub-title do not
extend to persons having bona fide scientific, educational, governmental,
or other similar justification for possessing such matter, or to distributions
thereof pursuant to such justification.
Rev. 10/01/2024
382.
CR 11-303
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 1 YEAR
*1_1093*
**PROSTITUTION - GENERAL**
…did knowingly ___________(select from language below)
1. engage in [prostitution/assignation] by any means.
2. occupy a [building/structure/conveyance] for
[prostitution/assignation].
Rev. 10/01/2024
383.
CR 11-304(a)
MISDEMEANOR
$10,000.00 - 10 YEARS
*1_1090*
**PROSTITUTION - BUSINESS**
...did [receive money/acquire money or proceeds] from the earnings of
__________ (name) engaged in prostitution with the intent to [promote a
crime/profit from a crime/conceal/disguise the nature,/location/source/
ownership/control of money or proceeds of a crime] under Title 11, Subtitle
3 of the Criminal Law Article.
Rev. 10/01/2024
384.
CR 11-305(a)(1)
FELONY
$5,000.00 - 25YEARS
*1_1336*
**PROSTITUTION - UNDER 16**
...did [persuade/entice/aid in the persuasion of/aid in the enticement of]
______ (describe victim but do not include identifying info of minor), a
person under the age of 16 from [the person's home/the custody of the
person's parents/the custody of the person's guardian] and knowingly
[secrete/harbor/aid in the secreting of/aid in the harboring of] said person for
the purpose of committing a sexual crime as defined in Criminal Law
Article, Title 3, Subtitle 3 .
Rev. 10/01/2024
385.
CR 11-306
MISDEMEANOR
$500 - 1 YEAR
*1_1730*
**PROCURE/SOL PROSTITUTION/ASSIG**
… did knowingly [procure/solicit/offer to procure/offer to solicit]
[prostitution/assignation].
Rev. 10/01/2024
386.
CR 11-307
MISDEMEANOR
$500 - 1 YEAR
*1_1731*
**PROST – ALLOW/MAIN BUILDING**
…did knowingly ___________(select from language below)
1. allow a [building/structure/conveyance] [owned/under a person’s
control] to be used for [prostitution/assignation].
2. [allow/agree to allow] a person into a
[building/structure/conveyance] for [prostitution/assignation].
3. [keep/set up/maintain/operate] a [building/structure/conveyance]
for [prostitution/assignation].
Rev. 10/01/2024
387.
CR 12-102(a)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00- 6 MONTHS
*1_1710*
**MAKE/SELL POOL**
...did [make a pool/sell a pool] on the result of
[race/contest/contingency].
NOTE: Sporting events, racing, or bets on any other contingency are
covered.
NOTE: Under case law, bingo in Anne Arundel County is not made
illegal by these sections.
Baltimore City: Offenses under this section must be charged using a
citation.
Note: This charge DOES NOT apply to “Fantasy Competition” under
CR 12-114.
Rev. 10/01/2024
388.
CR 12-102(a)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00- 6 MONTHS
*1_1711*
**GAMBL-KEEP/USE/PERMIT PLAC**
...did [establish/keep/rent/use/occupy/knowingly permit the use
of] a [building/vessel/place] on [land/water] within the State, to
wit: _____, (specify location and type of place) for the purpose
of ________(choose from below)
1. [betting/wagering/gambling]; or
2. [making/selling/buying] [books/pools] on the result of a
[race/contest/contingency]
NOTE: Under case law, bingo in Anne Arundel County is not
made illegal by these sections.
Baltimore City: Offenses under this section must be charged
using a citation.
Rev. 10/01/2024
389.
Keeping, Etc., Gaming Table/Place
CR 12-104
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 1 YEAR
*1_3908*
**GAMING-KEEP TABLE/PLACE**
...did [keep/deal at/manage/have an interest in/have an interest
in the profits of/lease/rent] a [gaming table at ____/a place used
for gambling].
NOTE: Under case law, bingo in Anne Arundel County is not
made illegal by these sections.
Rev. 10/01/2024
390.
Keeping Gaming Table/Place
CR 12-104(1)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 1 YEAR
*1_3921*
**GAMING-KEEP TABLE/PLACE**
...did keep a [gaming table/house/vessel/place] to wit:
_____(location), for the purpose of gambling.
NOTE: See CR 12-104(b) regarding minimum penalty of 6
months if convicted.
NOTE: Can be on land or water in the State. A gaming table is
a table or other device on which games of chance are played for
money; it does not apply, however, to billiard or pool tables
used for that purpose.
NOTE: This section covers any place operated for the purpose
of gambling on a game of chance. Gambling or betting on a
horse race, dog race, contest, or other such contingency is
covered by CR 12-102. See the definition of "Gaming Table" in
CR 12-101.
NOTE: Under case law, bingo in Anne Arundel County is not
made illegal by these sections.
Rev. 10/01/2024
391.
Owner/Occupant of Building, Etc. Permitting
Keeping of Tables
CR 12-104(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 1 YEAR
*2_3908*
**GAMING-BLDG OWNER/OCCUPANT**
...did knowingly permit a gaming table to be kept at
_____(location), that they [owned/leased/occupied].
NOTE: Under case law, bingo in Anne Arundel County is not
made illegal by these sections.
Renting Place for Gambling
CR 12-104(3)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 1 YEAR
*2_3921*
**GAMBLING-RENTED PLACE**
...did [lease/rent] ____, to be used for the purpose of gambling.
NOTE: Under case law, bingo in Anne Arundel County is not
made illegal by these sections.
Rev. 10/01/2024
392.
OFF-SHORE GAMBLING
Gambling on boat, pier, Wharf, etc
CR 12-105
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 1 YEAR
*6_2620*
**OFF-SHORE GAMBLING**
...did [bet upon/wager upon/gamble
at/keep/conduct/maintain/operate/establish/ rent/
use/occupy/knowingly suffer to be established/knowingly suffer
to be kept/knowingly suffer to be used/knowingly suffer to be
rented/knowingly suffer to be occupied] a gaming device upon
a [vessel upon the waters of the State of Maryland, to wit: ____
(name vessel)/structure built upon and over the waters of the
State of Maryland, to wit: _____ (name or describe structure)]
which could not be entered from shore by a person on foot.
NOTE: See CR 12-105 for minimum fine of $200.
NOTE: See TA 6-209 for vessels that do not apply.
NOTE: It is not a defense to this section that a permit or license
had been issued for the gambling activity by any political
subdivision of this State.
Results of Horse Race
CR 12-109
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*1_0433*
**FIXED HORSE RACE**
... did willfully, knowingly, and unlawfully [cause/attempt to
cause] the [prearrangement/predetermination] of the results of a
horse race, to wit: _____ (name race).
Rev. 10/01/2024
393.
Lotteries - Prohibited
CR 12-203
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 12 MONTHS
*2_3925*
**LOTTERY-SELL**
…did hold a lottery.
CR 12-203
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 12 MONTHS
*2_3930*
**LOTTERY-SELL**
...did sell a lottery device to _____.
NOTE: Lottery is a species of gaming, the elements of which
are consideration, chance, and prize.
Lottery device does not have to be a written document. It may
constitute a mere exchange of words between the lottery
operator and the bettor, by which they agree upon terms under
which a chance or share in lottery is being acquired.
Rev. 10/01/2024
394.
CR 12-204
MISDEMEANOR
$100.00 - 1 YEAR
SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE
SEC. 12-210
$5,000.00 - 5 YEARS
*4_3921*
**LOTTERY UNAUTH PL TO SELL**
...did keep a certain place, to wit: ____ located at ____, for the
purpose of selling [lottery devices/policies/certificate] (specify).
NOTE: Facts must show keeping of a house, office, or other
place (automobile included) for purpose of selling or bartering
lottery devices. Ownership is not an element.
CR 12-204
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 1 YEAR
SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE
SEC. 12-21
$5,000.00 - 5 YEARS
*5_3921*
**LOTTERY PROP OWN/PERMT SAL**
...did knowingly permit ____ (property used) located at _____,
of which he was the [owner/lease holder] to be used as a place
for selling [lottery devices/policy/certificate] ______ (specify).
NOTE: Facts must indicate ownership or leaseholder interest in
property, including automobile, and that owner/leaseholder
knew of the use to which property was being put.
NOTE: State lottery exempted from these prohibitions.
S.G. Sec. 9-102.
Rev. 10/01/2024
395.
CR 12-205
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 1 YEAR
SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE
SEC. 12-210
$5,000.00 - 5 YEARS
*1_0286*
**LOTTERY POSS NUMBERS LIST**
...did possess a record of numbers drawn in a [lottery/lottery
ticket/ship/list/record]; to wit ___________ (name item).
Possession - Records or Money
CR 12-205
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 1 YEAR
SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE
SEC. 12-210
$5,000.00 - 5 YEARS
*2_3918*
**LOTTERY: INTERSTATE TRANSP**
...did bring into the State of Maryland a [lottery ticket/policy/
certificate]; to wit ______________ (name item).
Rev. 10/01/2024
396.
CR 12-205(b)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 1 YEAR
SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE
SEC. 12-210
$5,000.00 - 5 YEARS
*1_0287*
**LOTTERY POSS SALES MONEY**
...did possess a [book/list/slip/record] of money [received/to be
received] from the sale of a lottery device.
NOTE: Possession may be actual (on one's person) or
constructive (within one's immediate control), and may be sole
or joint possession. Ownership and knowledge are not elements
of crime.
Publication/Account of Lottery
CR 12-206
MISDEMEANOR
$100.00 - 60 DAYS
SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE
12- 210
$5,000.00 - 5 YEARS
*1_3915*
**LOTTERY-PUBLISH ACCT**
… did [print/write/publish] an account of a lottery that
describes ______(choose from below)
1. [when/where] the lottery is drawn.
2. Any prize available in the lottery.
3. The [price/share] of a lottery ticket.
4. Where a lottery ticket may be obtained.
NOTE: Publication or aiding and assisting in publication (either
written, printed or broadcast) of an account of a lottery means
stating when or where it is to be drawn, or the price of a ticket,
or where ticket may be obtained.
It should be noted that it makes no difference if the lottery is
legal in another state.
Rev. 10/01/2024
397.
CR 12-302
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 1 YEAR
*3_3908*
**SLOT MACHINE POSS/MAINTAIN**
...did unlawfully [locate/possess/keep/maintain/operate] a slot
machine within this State.
NOTE: See section 12-302 for definition of slot machines.
NOTE: There are several exceptions within this statute.
Possession of an antique slot machine is allowed, but you
should not take this into account when determining probable
cause, as this must be an affirmative defense offered at trial.
Within certain counties, licenses for slot machines may be
issued by the proper authority. See the Statute for these
exceptions.
Also, effective October 1, 1995, an exception is given to
persons in the business of demonstrating for sale, or selling,
such machines if they are:
a. operating under a contract with a manufacturer;
b. are registered with the U.S. Department of Justice
as a distributor of slot machines, and;
c. have provided the Superintendent of the State Police
with a copy of their current registration.
CR 14-104
FELONY
PRELIMINARY HEARING
10 YEARS
*1_1733*
**CRIME OF VIOL– PREGNANT PERS**
... did commit a crime of violence as defined under CR 14-101, to wit:
________(describe), against _______(victim), [knowing/believing that]
said person was pregnant.
NOTE: This is charge can be charged in addition to the underlying
crime of violence.
Rev. 10/01/2024
398.
CORRECTIONAL SERVICES ARTICLE
CS 2-113.1(b)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00
*1_0656*
**FTA SUBPOENA – SEC CORR SVC**
... [fail to appear before the Secretary/refuse to testify] when
subpoenaed.
NOTE: Secretary means Secretary of Public Safety and
Correctional Services.
CS 2-113.1(c)
MISDEMEANOR
10 YEARS
*1_0657*
**FALSESTMT SEC CORR SVC**
... did make a false statement under oath before the Secretary.
NOTE: Secretary means Secretary of Public Safety and
Correctional Services.
NOTE: Penalty for perjury – CR 9-101.
CS 8-801
FELONY
30 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*3_5730*
**IMPRISON CORRECTIONAL EMPL**
...did falsely imprison _____(name), a correctional employee,
while defendant was an inmate at _____ (name State, County,
Municipal, or other jail, detention center, or correctional
facility).
NOTE: Correctional Employee means:
1. A person who is employed by a correctional facility. 2. A
person who performs volunteer work for a correctional facility.
3. A person who performs duties in a correctional facility by
virtue of federal, state, or local government employment; OR 4.
A person who performs duties in a correctional facility by
virtue of a contract with federal, state, or local government.
Rev. 10/01/2024
399.
CS 8-803
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*2_1133*
**INDECENT EXPOSE CORRECTION EMPL**
… did, with the intent to [annoy/abuse/torment/
harass/embarrass] a (correctional officer/authorized personnel),
to wit: _____ (name/employee)
[lewdly/lasciviously/indecently] expose parts of the body,to
wit: _____, while an inmate at ___________ (facility).
CS 8-804
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000 – 3 YEARS
*1_1836*
**FLY UNMAN AIRCRFT CORRECT FAC**
...did intentionally operate an unmanned aircraft over
______(name), a correctional facility for the purpose of
photographing or recording images of said correctional facility
through the use of the unmanned aircraft without the
authorization of the managing official of said correctional
facility or the Secretary of Public Safety and Correctional
Services.
Rev. 10/01/2024
400.
EDUCATION ARTICLE
ATTENDANCE AND DISCIPLINE OF STUDENTS
ED 7-301
MISDEMEANOR
$50.00 PER DAY OF
ABSENCE - 3 DAYS
SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE
$100.00 PER DAY OF
ABSENCE - 5 DAYS
*1_0928*
**SCHOOL: FAIL SEND CHILD**
...did, having [legal custody/care and control ] of
_____(describe, but don’t include identifying info of minor), a
child ______ years of age (see note), unlawfully fail to ensure
that said child attended school and received instruction as
required by Art. Education, Sec. 7-301, of the Annotated Code
of Maryland.
NOTE: This section only applies to children 5 years old or
older and under the age of 16 years. The section contains
exceptions for children whose mental, emotional, or physical
condition makes attendance impossible, who are in an
authorized home instruction program, or who have received
written exemption for a one year period from the local school
system.
NOTE: The penalties shown are for each day of unlawful
absence.
NOTE: The child must be at least 5 years old and under the age
of 16 to be covered by this section.
NOTE: See ED 7-301.1 for exceptions for lawful absences
involving student pregancy.
Rev. 10/01/2024
401.
Compulsory Attendance
ED 7-301
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 30 DAYS
*1_0101*
**SCHOOL INDUCE/ATT ABSENCE**
...did unlawfully [induce/attempt to induce] _____ (don’t
include identifying info of minor), a child _____ years old and
a resident of the State, to be absent from ______ school while
said school was in session.
NOTE: The child must be at least 5 years old and under 16 to
be covered by this section.
ED 7-301
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 30 DAYS
*1_0102*
**HARBOR/EMPLY CHILD-SCH HRS**
...did unlawfully [harbor/employ] __________ (don’t include
identifying info of minor), a child ____ years old and a resident
of this State, to be absent from ______school while school was
in session.
NOTE: The child must be at least 5 years old and under 16 to
be covered by this section.
Rev. 10/01/2024
402.
SCHOOL SECURITY
Disturbing Activities at School Etc.
Molesting/Threatening Students
ED 26-101
MISDEMEANOR
$2,500.00 - 6 MONTHS
*1_0070*
**SCHOOL: DISTURB OPERATION**
...did wilfully[ disturb/prevent] the orderly conduct of the
activities, administration, and classes of _____ (school or
college, see note).
ED 26-101(b)
MISDEMEANOR
$2,500.00 - 6 MONTHS
*1_1307*
**SCH MOLEST ETC OTHER LOC**
…did [molest/threaten with bodily harm] [a student/an
employee/an administrator/other individual] who is lawfully
________(choose from below)
1. [on the grounds/in the immediate vicinity] of an
insitution of [elementary/secondary/higher education].
2. on a school vehicle.
3. at an activity sponsored by a school that is held off
school property.
4. on property owned by a county board and is used for
[administrative purposes/other purposes to wit: ____].
ED 26-102
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 6 MONTHS
*7_5707*
**SCHOOL: TRESPASS ON GROUND**
...did unlawfully trespass upon the grounds of ____(name of
school), a public institution of [elementary/secondary/higher
education].
Rev. 10/01/2024
403.
Trespass-Public Educational Institution
ED 26-102
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 6 MONTHS
*8_5707*
**SCHL TRESPAS/REFUS LV BLDG**
...did unlawfully refuse and fail to leave the building and
grounds of ______ public institution of [elementary/
secondary/higher education], after being requested to do so by
______, an authorized employee.
ED 26-102
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 6 MONTHS
*9_5707*
**SCHL: TRESPASS/DAMAGE PROP**
...did wilfully damage and deface the property of _____ (name
school, see note#1) to wit: _____ (describe property, see note
#2) by ____ (describe act).
NOTE 1: This section covers any elementary, middle, or high
school, or any college or university, public or private.
NOTE 2: Property covered by this section includes any
buildings, furnishings, statutes, monuments, memorials, trees,
shrubs, grasses, or flowers.
ED 26-104
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 – 1 YEAR
*1_1463*
** OBSTRUCT SCHOOL BUS DRIVER**
… did [obstruct/hinder/interfere with] ________(name), a
school bus driver, while said school bus driver was engaged in
the performance of their duties.
Rev. 10/01/2024
404.
ELECTION LAW ARTICLE
EL 16-802
FELONY – DIST COURT
$10,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*1_0783*
**DESTRUCTION-ELECTION EQUIPMENT**
… did willfully and knowingly [tamper with/damage/ attempt to
damage/prevent the correct operation/ attempt to prevent operation
of/possess key for/make key for] voting equipment to be used in an
election.
EL 16-803
FELONY – DIST COURT
$10,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*1_0784*
**DESTRUCTION-ELECTION EQUIPMENT**
…did [remove/deface/destroy] [equipment/supplies] in a polling place
by election officials during an election.
EL 16-804
FELONY – DIST COURT
$50, 000.00 - 10 YEARS
*1_0785*
**TAMPERING ELECTION SYSTEM**
did ______(choose from below).
1. Access an electronic voting system without authoriztion from the
appropriate election authority.
2. [tamper with/alter] the [hardware/system components/software]
utilized by an electronic voting system for the purpose of affecting
the vote count.
EL 16-904(b)
MISDEMEANOR
$2,500.00 - 3 YEARS
*1_1804*
**THREAT HARM-ELECTION OFFICIAL/FAM**
…did knowingly and willingly make a threat to harm _____(name),
an [election official/immediate family member of ______(name), an
election official] because of said election official’s role in
administering the election process.
NOTE: See EL 16-904(a) for important definitions.
EL 16-904(c)
MISDEMEANOR
$2,500.00 - 3 YEARS
*1_1805*
**SEND THREAT -ELECTION OFFICIAL/FAM**
…did knowingly [send/deliver/part with/make for the purpose of
sending or delivering] a threat to ____(name), an [election
official/immediate family member of ______(name), an election
official] because of said election official’s role in administering the
election process.
NOTE: See EL 16-904(a) for important definitions.
Rev. 10/01/2024
405.
ENVIRONMENT ARTICLE
Junkyard/Automobile Graveyard Adjoining Body
of Water
EN 5-10A-02
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 90 DAYS
*7_5599*
**JUNKYARD ETC FAIL MAINTAIN**
...did, as the [owner/manager] of a _____ (see note), fail to
maintain the contents thereof so as to prevent the dumping,
depositing, and transporting thereof into the waters of this State,
to wit: _____ (name body of water).
NOTE: Applies to any person or organization that owns,
maintains, or causes to be maintained a junkyard, automotive
dismantle, recycler facility, scrap metal processing facility, or
automotive graveyard. As to probable cause, see the
presumptions set forth in EN 5-10A-01.
EN 6-422(b)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
1
st
Offense: $20,000
Sub Offense: $25,000 - 2 Yrs
*1_1605*
**VIOLATE ASBESTOS REMOVAL**
… did knowingly and willfully violate a [provision of/a rule
adopted under/a regulation adopted under] Title 6, Subtitle 4 of
the Environment Article to wit: _______(describe).
EN 7-265
FELONY
$100,000.00 - 5 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_0012*
**HAZARDOUS SUBST-DISPOSAL**
...did unlawfully [store/treat/dump/discharge/abandon/dispose
of] _______, a controlled hazardous substance in and at ______
(place), a place that was not a controlled hazardous substance
facility and that did not have a current facility permit.
Rev. 10/01/2024
406.
Illegal Disposal
EN 7-265
FELONY
$100,000.00 - 5 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*2_0012*
**HAZARDOUS SUBST-DISPOSAL**
...did unlawfully transport for treatment, storage, and disposal a
controlled hazardous substance, to wit: _____, to ______, a
place that was not a controlled hazardous substance facility and
did not have a current facility permit.
EN 7-265
FELONY
$100,000.00 - 5 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*2_0013*
**HAZARDOUS SUBST-FALSE INFO**
...did unlawfully falsify information required by the State
Department of the Environment, namely _____ (specify what
information was falsified relating it to a specific law, rule
regulation, order, haulers certificate, vehicle certificate, or
facility permit issued under the subtitle).
Rev. 10/01/2024
407.
EN 7-265
FELONY
$100,000.00 - 5 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*2_0014*
**HAZARDOUS SUBST-DISPOSAL**
...did [authorize/direct/permit]
[storing/treating/dumping/discharging/abandoning/otherwise
disposing of a controlled hazardous substance in any place
other than a controlled hazardous substance facility for which a
a current facility permit is in effect/ falsify information required
by the department or any rule, regulation,order, hauler
certificate, vehicle certificate or facility permit issued under EN
7-232.]
NOTE: Each day of violation is a separate offense.
EN 7-265
FELONY
$250,000 - 15 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*2_0015*
**HAZARDOUS SUBST/ENDANGER OTHER**
…did unlawfully [store/treat/dump/discharge/abandon/dispose
of/transport for treatment/transport for storage/transport for
disposal] _______, a controlled hazardous substance, knowing
that the violation placed another person, to wit: _____ (name or
names) in imminent danger of death or serious bodily harm.
Rev. 10/01/2024
408.
FAMILY LAW ARTICLE
MARRYING UNLAWFULLY
Within 3 Degrees of Direct Lineal/ First Degree of
Collateral Consanguinity
FL 2-202(b)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,500.00
*3_7399*
**MARRIAGE-UNLAWFUL**
…did marry _____(name,select from list), their _____
(relationship), being within [three degrees of direct lineal
consanguinity/the first degree of collateral consanguinity].
NOTE: The marriages prohibited under this section are as
follows:
An individual may not marry their:
- Grandparent
- Parent
- Child
- Sibling; or
- Grandchild
Rev. 10/01/2024
409.
Marrying within Other Prohibited Degrees
FL 2-202[c]
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00
*4_7399*
**MARRIAGE-UNLAWFUL**
...did marry ___(name), their ____ (relationship), being within a
degree of affinity and kindred prohibited by the laws of this
State.
NOTE: The marriages prohibited under this section are as
follows:
An individual may not marry their:
- Grandparent’s Spouse
- Spouse’s Grandparent
- Parent’s Sibling
- Stepparent
- Spouse’s Parent
- Spouse’s Child
- Child’s Spouse
- Grandchild’s Spouse
- Spouse’s Grandchild
- Sibling’s Child
Rev. 10/01/2024
410.
FL 2-406(c)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00
*6_7390*
**MARRIAGE-UNAUTH. BY MINISTER**
...did unlawfully and without authority perform a marriage
ceremony between ______ (bride) and ______ (groom).
NOTE: See section for list of authorized persons.
Minister, etc. Marrying Persons Within Prohibited
Degrees
FL 2-406(d)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00
*5_7399*
**MARRIAG UNAUTH BY MINISTER**
...did knowingly perform a marriage ceremony between _____
and _____, who are related in the degrees prohibited under FL
2-406.
Rev. 10/01/2024
411.
FL 2-406(e)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00
*6_7395*
**MARRIAGE-PERFORM W/O LICENSE**
...did unlawfully perform a marriage ceremony between _____
(bride) and _____ (groom) without a license.
NOTE: Persons authorized to perform marriages:
1. Any official of religious order or body by rules and customs
of that order or body.
2. Any clerk.
3. Any deputy clerk designated by the county administative
judge of the circuit court for that county.
4. A judge.
Rev. 10/01/2024
412.
FL 2-408(a)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
FIRST OFFENSE $100.00
SUB OFFENSE $500.00 - 1
YEAR
*9_7399*
**MARRIAGE-ILL ADVERTISING**
...did [erect/maintain] _____ (describe advertising structure)
located at _______ , that was intended to help solicit the
performance of a marriage ceremony.
FL 4-508.1
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 90 DAYS
SUB OFFENSE $2,500.00 -
1YEAR
*2_0454*
**VIOLATE OUT OF STATE ORDER**
…did fail to comply with a [temporary/final] order for
protection issued by the [State/Native American Tribe] of
_____ (State/Name of Tribe) by ___________(choose ONE
violation from list below. Additional violations may be
added using the word “and” if violations occurred during
same event), and which a copy of the order had been [filed
with the District Court of Maryland for ____/filed with the
Circuit Court for _____/presented by complainant and had been
served on _____, the defendant].
1. abusing ________( person eligible for relief (PER))
2. threatening to abuse _______ (PER)
3. contacting ________ (PER)
4. attempting to contact _______(PER)
5. harassing _______ (PER)
6. entering the residence of _______(PER)
7. failing to vacate the residence of _______(PER)
8. failing to remain away from the place of employment of
_________(PER)
9. failing to remain away from the school of
_______(PER)
10. failing to remain away from the temporary residence of
_______(PER)
11. failing to surrender firearms to law enforcement
12. possessing a firearm
Rev. 10/01/2024
413.
FL 4-509
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 90 DAYS
SUB. OFFENSE
$2,500.00 - 1 YEAR
RELEASE RESTRICTION
(Under Certain Conditions)
*2_0254*
**VIOLATE PROT ORDER**
...did fail to comply with relief granted under [an interim/a temporary/a
final] protective order dated ______, issued under Title 4, Subtitle 5 of the
Family Law Article by _______________ (choose ONE violation from list
below. Additional violations may be added using the word “and” IF
violations occurred during same event. If separate events occurred, you
may charge separate counts.)
1. abusing ________( person eligible for relief (PER))
2. threatening to abuse _______ (PER)
3. contacting ________ (PER)
4. attempting to contact _______(PER)
5. harassing _______ (PER)
6. entering the residence of _______(PER)
7. failing to vacate the residence of _______(PER)
8. failing to remain away from the place of employment of
_________(PER)
9. failing to remain away from the school of _______(PER)
10. failing to remain away from the temporary residence of
_______(PER)
11. failing to surrender firearms to law enforcement (Only applicable
when Temp or Final Order)
12. possessing a firearm (Only applicable when Temp or Final Order)
NOTE: See definition of abuse - FL 4-501.
NOTE: A District Court commissioner may not authorize the pretrial release
of a defendant charged with violating the provisions of a protective order
that order the defendant to refrain from abusing or threatening to abuse a
person eligible for relief. See Criminal Procedures 5-202(e); F: 4-506(d)(1);
FL 4-508.1.
NOTE: An officer shall arrest with or without a warrant and take into
custody a person whom the officer has probable cause to believe is in
violation of a protective order in effect at the time of the violation.
NOTE: If the court is closed on the day an interim order is set to expire, the
order shall be effective until the next day on which the court is open. For
temporary orders, it is effective until the second day on which the Court is
open.
NOTE: The commissioner must verify the type of order, verify that the
order has been served, verify that the alleged violation conditions exist in the
issued order; prior to making a probable cause decision.
NOTE: Under FL 4-509(b), a prior conviction under CJ 3-1508 for failure to
comply with a peace order, shall be considered a conviction for the purposes
of second or subsequent offense penalties. Sub offenses should be brought
by State’s Attorney.
Rev. 10/01/2024
414.
FL 5-705.2
MISDEMEANOR
$10,000 .00 – 5 YEARS
*1_0734*
**ABUSE/NEGLECT REPORTING**
...did intentionally [prevent/interfere with] the making of a
report of [suspected abuse/neglect] required by [FL 5-704/FL 5-
705.1(c)(2)].
Confinement/dwelling, etc.;
FL 5-801
MISDEMEANOR
$500 .00 - 30 DAYS
*1_0005*
**CONFINE UNATTENDED CHILD**
...did, being charged with the care of _____(don’t include
identifying info of minor), a child under the age of 8 years,
allow said child to be [locked/confined] in a
[dwelling/building/enclosure/motor vehicle] which was out of
their sight and was absent therefrom.
NOTE: This section is not applicable where the child is left
attended by a reliable person at least 13 years old.
Rev. 10/01/2024
415.
CHILD CUSTODY AND VISITATION
FL 9-304
PENALTY SEC. FL 9-307
MISDEMEANOR
$250.00 - 30 DAYS
*1_0364*
**DETAIN CHILD/RELATVE IN ST**
...did, as a relative and with intent to deprive the lawful
custodian, knowingly detain within the State _____ (don’t
include identifying info of minor), a child under 16 years of
age, from the lawful custodian for more than 48 hours after the
lawful custodian demanded that the child be returned.
Abduction by Relative-Child Under 16 - In State
FL 9-304
PENALTY FL 9-307
MISDEMEANOR
$250.00 - 30 DAYS
*1_0365*
**HIDE CHLD/ABD BY REL IN ST**
...did, as a relative and with intent to deprive the lawful
custodian, [harbor/hide] within this State ______ (don’t include
identifying info of minor),, a child under 16 years of age,
knowing that possession of the said child was obtained by
another relative in violation of this section.
Rev. 10/01/2024
416.
FL 9-304
PENALTY SEC. FL 9-307
MISDEMEANOR
$250.00 - 30 DAYS
*1_0366*
**ABDUCT ETC CHILD/ACCESSORY**
...was an accessory to ....(add appropriate wording from either
CJIS Code 1-0364, 1-0365, or 2-1005).
NOTE: You may not require an applicant for a statement of
charges in a child abduction by a relative case to submit written
proof that the applicant has legal custody of the child. If such is
available and offered to you, however, it should be reviewed
and a copy attached to the application.
FL 9-304
PENALTY SEC. FL 9-307
MISDEMEANOR
$250.00 - 30 DAYS
*2_1005*
**ABDUCT CHILD/RELATIV IN ST**
...did, as a relative and with intent to deprive the lawful
custodian, knowingly [abduct/take/carry away] ____ (don’t
include identifying info of minor), a child under 16 years of age
from _____ , the lawful custodian, to a place within this State.
Rev. 10/01/2024
417.
FL 9-305
PENALTY SEC. FL 9-307
Detained not more than 30
days
(barcode 1_0737)
FELONY
$1,000.00 – 1YEAR
PRELIMINARY HEARING
Detained more than 30 days
(barcode 1-0747)
FELONY
$2,500.00 - 3 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_0737*
*1_0747*
**DET CHLD CUSTODIAN OUT ST**
…did being a relative, having acquired lawful possession of
_____ (don’t include identifying info of minor), a child under
the age of 16, detain said child in another state, with intent to
deprive the lawful custodian of the custody of said child, for
more than 48 hours after a demand for the return by the lawful
custodian.
Rev. 10/01/2024
418.
Abduction by Relative - Child Under 16 -Outside
State
FL 9-305
PENALTY SEC. FL 9-307
Detained not more than 30
days
(barcode 1-0738)
FELONY
$1,000.00 – 1 YEAR
PRELIMINARY HEARING
Detained more than 30 days
(barcode 1-0748)
FELONY
$2,500.00 - 3 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_0738*
*1_0748*
**HIDE CHLD AB BY REL OUT ST**
...did, as a relative and with intent to deprive the lawful
custodian,[ harbor/hide] in another state, _____ (don’t include
identifying info of minor), a child under 16 years of age,
knowing that possession of the said child was obtained by
another relative in violation of Title 9 of the Family Law
article.
Rev. 10/01/2024
419.
FL 9-305
PENALTY FL 9-307
Detained not more than 30
days
(barcode 1-0739)
FELONY
$1,000.00 – 1 YEAR
PRELIMINARY HEARING
Detained more than 30 days
*barcode 1-0749)
FELONY
$2,500.00 - 3 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_0739*
*1_0749*
**ABDUCT ETC CHILD/ACCESSORY**
…act as an accessory to . . . (select from list)
LIST:
1. The [abduction/taking/carrying away] of _______ (don’t
include identifying info of minor), a child under the age of 16,
to a place in another state, by _______(name), being a relative
of said child, knowing that another person is the lawful
custodian of the child and with intent to deprive the lawful
custodian.
2. ________, a relative, who having acquired lawful possession
of _____(describe child, but don't include identifying info of a
minor) knowing another to be the lawful custodian, detain said
child, a child under the age of 16, for more than 48 hours after a
demand for return by the lawful custodian with the intent to
deprive the lawful custodian of said child.
3. The [harboring/hiding], _______ (don’t include identifying
info of minor), a child under the age of 16, in another state, by
_______(name), who knows that possession of the child was
obtained by another relative in violation of title 9 of the Family
Law Article and with the intent to deprive the lawful custodian
of said child.
NOTE: You may not require an applicant for a statement of
charges in a child abduction by a relative case to submit written
proof that the applicant has legal custody of the child. If such is
available and offered to you, however, it should be reviewed
and a copy attached to the application.
Rev. 10/01/2024
420.
FL 9-305
PENALTY SEC. FL 9-307
Detained not more than 30
days
(barcode 1-0736)
FELONY
$1,000.00 – 1 YEAR
PRELIMINARY HEARING
Detained more than 30 days
(barcode 1-0746)
FELONY
$2,500.00 - 3 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_0736*
*1_0746*
**ABDUCT CHILD/CUST OUT ST**
...did, as a relative and with intent to deprive the lawful
custodian, knowingly [abduct/ take/ carry away] _____ (don’t
include identifying info of minor), a child under 16 years of age
from _____ the lawful custodian, to a place in another state.
Nonsupport - Spouse
FL 10-201
MISDEMEANOR
$100.00 - 3 YEARS
*1_3899*
**NONSUPPORT SPOUSE**
...did, without just cause, willfully fail to provide for the
support of _____ their spouse.
Rev. 10/01/2024
421.
FL 10-203
MISDEMEANOR
$100.00 - 3 YEARS
*2_3899*
**DESERTION-MINOR CHILD**
...did desert ______ (describe child, but don't include
identifying info of a minor) , the person’s minor child.
Desertion/Nonsupport - Minor Child
FL 10-203
MISDEMEANOR
$100.00 - 3 YEARS
*3_3899*
**NONSUPPORT - MINOR CHILD**
...did willfully fail to provide for the support of ______
(describe child, but don't include identifying info of a minor) ,
the person’s minor child, during the period ____ through _____
inclusive.
FL 10-219
MISDEMEANOR
$100.00 - 1 YEAR
*4_3899*
**DESERTION-MINOR CHILD**
...did desert a minor child under the person’s
[care/custody/control [with the intent that such child become a
public charge/without providing for said child's support for at
least 3 years by a responsible individual or a licensed child care
facility].
NOTE: This section does not require that custodian be the
parent.
Rev. 10/01/2024
422.
Non-Support Destitute Adult Child
FL 13-102
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 1 YEAR
*5_3899*
**NONSUP DESTITUT ADULT CHLD**
...did neglect and refuse to provide necessary shelter, food, care
and clothing for ____ (name), their destitute adult child, having
the means to do so.
Rev. 10/01/2024
423.
HEALTH – GENERAL ARTICLE
HG 4-226(f)
PENALTY SEC. HG 4-227
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 30 DAYS
*1_0695*
**VITAL RECORDS FRAUD - USE**
...did willfully [use/attempt to use] a photocopy of a [birth/
death/fetal death/marriage] certificate for a fraudulent and
deceptive purpose.
NOTE: Application or statement of charges should indicate the
fraudulent or deceptive purpose.
HG 5-514(a)
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 – 1 YEAR
*1_0932*
**BURY/DISPOSE BODY UNAUTH PLACE **
...did [bury/dispose] of a dead human body in a place other than
family burial plot, an area allowed by a local ordinance, a
crematory, a reduction facility, a cemetery, by donating the
body to medical science, or by removing body to another state
for final disposition in accordance with the laws of the other
state.
HG 20-601(a)
PENALTY HG 20-601(a)
FELONY
$5,000 - 5 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_0965*
**FEM GENITIAL MUTILATION**
...did unlawfully and knowingly [circumcise/excise/infibulate]
[the whole/a part ]of the [labia majora/labia minora/clitoris] of
_____ (describe person but don’t include identifying info of
minor), an individual under 18 years of age.
Rev. 10/01/2024
424.
Consenting to female genital mutilation on a child,
under 18, under care of person
HG 20-601(b)
PENALTY HG 20-603
FELONY
$5,000 - 5 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_0970*
**CONSENT/GENITAL MUTILATION**
… unlawfully, being legally responsible and charged with the
care and custody of _____(describe person but don’t include
identifying info of minor), a child under 18 years of age, did
knowingly consent to the [circumcision/excision/infibulation]
of the [whole/a part] of the [labia majora/labia minora/clitoris]
of the said child.
FOOD PACKAGES AND CONTAINERS
Opening Sealed Food Container
HG 21-259.1
MISDEMEANOR
$25.00
*1_1596*
**FOOD, SEALED, OPENING**
...did, without [intent to purchase/authority], open a sealed,
closed, and fastened food container in a [food
store/supermarket] and leave said container unsalable.
Rev. 10/01/2024
425.
LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT ARTICLE
Wage Payment and Collection
LE 3-502
PENALTY SEC. 3-508
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00
*1_0698*
**WAGES: FAIL TO PAY REGULAR**
...did, as an employer thereof, wilfully fail to pay wages to
______, an employee, at least one in every two weeks and twice
in each month as required by the Maryland Annotated Code,
Labor and Employment Article, Section 3-502
LE 3-503
PENALTY SEC. LE 3-508
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00
*1_0699*
**WAGES: UNLAWFUL DEDUCTIONS**
...did, as an employer thereof, wilfully make unauthorized
deductions from the wages of ____, an employee.
NOTE: Deductions are authorized by:
1. Order by a court of competent jurisdiction;
2. Express authorization in writing by the employee;
3. Specific allowance by the Commissioner of Labor and
Industry because the employee has received full
consideration for the deduction;
4. In accordance with any law or any rule or regulation by a
governmental unit.
Rev. 10/01/2024
426.
LE 3-504
PENALTY SEC. LE 3-
508(c)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00
*1_0700*
**WAGES: FAIL TO GIVE NOTICE**
...did, as an employer thereof, wilfully fail to furnish to ______,
[employee/complainant]. (select from list below)
1. at the time of hiring, notice of the rate of pay and regular
payday.
2. for each pay period, a statement of gross earnings and
deductions from gross earnings.
3. at least one pay period in advance, notice of any change in
[payday/wage].
NOTE: This section does not prohibit an employer from
increasing a wage without advance notice.
LE 3-505
PENALTY SEC. LE 3-
508(c)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00
*1_0701*
**WAGES: TERM & FAIL TO PAY**
...did, as an employer thereof, wilfully fail to pay, by the
customary day, ________ [employee/complainant] all wages
due at time of termination of employment.
Rev. 10/01/2024
427.
LE 3-508
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00
*1_0702*
**EMPL/MISLEAD GOVMNT AGENCY**
...did, as an employee of _____, wilfully and knowingly make a
false statement to _____, a governmental [unit/official] with a
false statement with respect to an investigation under Subtitle 3,
Labor and Employment Article, of the Annotated Code of
Maryland, with the intent that the said [unit/official] consider
and take action in connection with the said statement.
Unlawful Acts
LE 8-1301
PENALTY SEC. LE 8-1305
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 90 DAYS
RESTITUTION PLUS
INTEREST
DISQUALIFICATION
*1_0801*
**UNEMPL: FAIL DISC MAT FACT**
...did knowingly and willfully fail to disclose a material fact to
[receive/ increase] a [payment/benefit] under the
Unemployment Insurance Law of _____, for [tthemself/
______(name of other person) ].
NOTE: The benefit may be for the person who committed the
act or for another person.
Rev. 10/01/2024
428.
LE 8-1301
PENALTY SEC. LE 8-1305
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 90 DAYS
RESTITUTION PLUS
INTEREST
DISQUALIFICATION
*1_0807*
**UNEMPL FALSE STMT FOR BEN**
...did knowingly and willfully make a false
[statement/representation] to [receive/increase] a
[payment/benefit] under the Unemployment Insurance Law of
_____, for [themself/ _____ (name of other person) ].
LE 8-1302
PENALTY SEC. LE 8-1305
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 90 DAYS
*1_0802*
**UNEMPL FALS STMT PRVNT BEN**
...did knowingly and willfully make a false
[statement/representation] to [prevent/reduce] the payment of a
benefit to _____(name), who was entitled to the benefit.
LE 8-1302
PENALTY SEC. LE 8-1305
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 90 DAYS
*1_0803*
**UNEMPLY FALS DISC PRVNT BEN**
...did, as an employer, knowingly and willfully fail to disclose a
material fact to [prevent/reduce] the payment of a benefit to
______ (name), who was entitled to the benefit.
Rev. 10/01/2024
429.
LE 8-1302
PENALTY SEC. LE 8-1305
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 90 DAYS
*1_0804*
**UNEMPL FALS STMT BY EMPLYR**
...did, as an employer, knowingly and willfully make a false
[statement/representation] to [avoid/reduce] a
[contribution/required payment] from an employer subject to
the Unemployment Insurance Law with respect to _______
(claimant).
LE 8-1302
PENALTY SEC. LE 8-1305
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 90 DAYS
*1_0809*
**UNEMPL FALS STMT BY EMPLYR**
...did, as an employer, knowingly and willfully make a false
[statement/representation] to [avoid becoming/remaining]
subject to the Unemployment Insurance Law with respect to
_______ (claimant).
LE 8-1302
PENALTY SEC. LE 8-1305
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 90 DAYS
*1_0810*
**UNEMPL FAIL DISC MAT FACT**
...did, as an employer, knowingly and willfully fail to disclose a
material fact to [avoid becoming/remaining] subject to the
Unemployment Insurance Law with respect with ________
(claimant).
Rev. 10/01/2024
430.
LE 8-1302
PENALTY SEC. LE 8-1305
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 90 DAYS
*1_0811*
**UNEMPL FAIL DISC MAT FACT**
...did, as an employer, knowingly and willfully fail to disclose a
material fact to [avoid/reduce] any [contribution/required
payment] from an employer subject to the Unemployment
Insurance Law with respect to ______ (claimant).
LE 8-1302
PENALTY SEC. LE 8-1305
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 90 DAYS
*2_0800*
**EMPLOYER/FAIL TO CONTRIBUTE**
…did, as [an employer/an officer of an employer/an agent of an
employer], willfully [fail/refuse] to make a
[contribution/payment] as required by the unemployument
insurance law, in violation of the Labor and Employment
Article, Sec. 8-1302[2][i].
LE 8-1302
PENALTY SEC. LE 8-1305
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 90 DAYS
*2_0810*
**EMPLOYER/FAIL TO REPORT**
… did, as [an employer/an officer of an employer/an agent of
an employer], willfully [fail/refuse] to submit a report to wit:
_____ as required by the unemployment insurance law, in
violation of the Labor and Employent Article, Sec. 8-
1302[2][ii].
Rev. 10/01/2024
431.
LE 8-1302
PENALTY SEC. LE 8-1305
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 90 DAYS
*2_0820*
**EMPLOYER/RECORDS PRODUCTION**
… did, as [an employer/an officer of an employer/an agent of
an employer], willfully [fail/refuse] to produce records to wit:
_____ as required under the unemployment insurance law, in
violation of the Labor and Employment Article, Sec. 8-
1302[2][iii].
LE 8-1302
PENALTY SEC. LE 8-1305
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 90 DAYS
*2_0830*
**EMPLOYER/RECORDS COPIES**
...did, as employer, willfully fail and refuse to allow records
required under the unemployment insurance law to wit:
_______ to be copies or inspected in violation of the Labor and
Employment Article, Sec. 8-1302(iv).
LE 8-1303
PENALTY SEC. LE 8-1305
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 1 YEAR
*1_0813*
**UNEMPL ACCEPT WAIVE RIGHTS**
...did, as an employer, accept and require from _____, an
employee, a waiver of a right to which said employee was
entitled under the Maryland Unemployment Insurance Law.
Rev. 10/01/2024
432.
LE 8-1303
PENALTY SEC. LE 8-1305
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 1 YEAR
*1_0812*
**UNEMPL DEDUCT FROM WAGE**
...did, as an employer, [directly/indirectly] accept, make, and
require a deduction from the wage of _____ (employee)to pay a
contribution from the employing unit.
Rev. 10/01/2024
433.
NATURAL RESOURCES ARTICLE
NOTE: NATURAL RESOURCE OFFENSES ARE
TYPICALLY CHARGED WITHOUT USING CJIS
CODES. HOWEVER, BELOW ARE EXCEPTIONS.
Rev. 10/01/2024
434.
DRUNKEN BOATING
Operating Vessel Under Influence of Alcohol,
Drugs, Etc.
NR 8-738(a)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 1 YEAR
SECOND OFFENSE
$2,000.00 - 2 YEARS
THIRD OR SUBSEQUENT
OFFENSE
$3,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*6_8000*
**OP. VESSEL/UNDER INFLUENCE**
...unlawfully [did/did attempt to] operate a vessel, to wit:
_____, while under the influence of alcohol.
Rev. 10/01/2024
435.
NR 8-738(a)(2)(3),(4)
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 2 MONTHS
SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE
$1,000.00 - 1 YEAR
*6_8050*
**OP. VESSEL/DWI, CDS, ETC.**
...unlawfully [did/did attempt to] operate a vessel, to wit: _____
while [impaired by alcohol/impaired by a Controlled Dangerous
Substance of Schedule ______, to wit: ______/impaired by a
combination of alcohol and drugs, to wit: ______/ impaired by
a combination of drugs, to wit: ______].
NOTE: Under the "combination" choices in the above charge, it
is not necessary that the drugs be illegal. If the drugs are illegal
controlled dangerous substances, they should be identified by
name and schedule. If they are legal prescription drugs which,
taken in combination with other drugs or alcohol rendered the
defendant unsafe to operate a vessel, they should be identified
by name. It is not a defense to this statute that the drug or drugs
were legally prescribed unless the defendant was unaware that
the drug or combination would make him or her incapable of
safely operating a vessel. If the defendant alleges that he or she
was unaware of this, you should not take this into account in
establishing probable cause, as this is an affirmative defense
which must be established at trial.
Rev. 10/01/2024
436.
PUBLIC SAFETY ARTICLE
PS 3-502(b)
MISDEMEANOR
$2,000.00 - 2 YEARS
*1_1769*
**IMPERSONATE POLICE OFFICER**
...did falsely represent themself as being a ____ (see note) with
fraudulent design upon the [person of/property of] ______.
NOTE: Statute includes false representation as a member of the
police force of the United States, a special police officer,
sheriff, deputy sheriff, police officer, or constable, or a member
of the police or sheriff's departments of this or any state, or any
county or municipal corporation of this or any state, or as a
member of any such agency. This includes WMATA Metro
Transit Police.
PS 3-502(c)
MISDEAMEANOR
$2,000.00 - 2 YEARS
*1_0604*
**IMPERSONATION: UU/UNIFORM**
...did without the authority of ____ [Chief of Police of
_____/Secretary of State Police/Police Commissioner of
Baltimore City/Sheriff/Deputy Sheriff/constable/US Secret
Service/US Park Police/WMATA Metro Transit
Police/DEA/____, a federal agency], [have/use/wear/display] a
[uniform/shield/button/badge/identification/shoulder patch], as
is worn by a [police officer/sheriff/deputy sheriff/constable].
NOTE: Statute includes any official insignia or emblem of any
police, sheriff, federal agency, investigative service or
enforcement agency, sheriff, deputy sheriff, or constable’s
agency of this or any State, county, or municipality.
Rev. 10/01/2024
437.
Surveillance
PS 3-503
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 2 YEARS
*2_5120*
**UNREGISTERED SURVEILLANCE**
...did, within 6 months of having lost [his/her]
[registration/right to register], unlawfully conduct surveillance
[at ____ (location) /upon _____ (subject)] unlawfully within the
ensuing six months.
NOTE: Section applies to agents of or from any other State or
the District of Columbia. For probable cause to be found, facts
must show defendant has a record with the local police or
sheriff's department, or the State Police, of conducting a
previous unregistered surveillance within the six months
preceding the date of the offense.
Pistol & Revolver Dealer's License
PS 5-106
PENALTY SEC. 5-144
MISDEMEANOR
$10,000.00 - 5 YEARS
*2_5210*
**REG FIREARM: SALE W/O LICENSE**
…did engage in the business of [selling/renting/transferring]
regulated firearms, without lawfully possessing a dealer's
license issued by _______ (the Secretary of the Maryland State
Police or his duly authorized agent).
NOTE: Each day on which a regulated firearm is unlawfully
sold or offered for sale shall be considered a separate offense.
Rev. 10/01/2024
438.
Improper sale by dealer or person
PS 5-123
PENALTY SEC. 5-144
MISDEMEANOR
$10,000.00 - 5 YEARS
*1_5230*
**FIREARM/SALE/DEALER**
...did, being a regulated firearms dealer,[sell/rent/transfer] a
regulated firearm, to wit: ____ (describe), to _____ (name),
before the expiration of seven days from the time an application
to purchase and transfer had been executed by the prospective
purchaser and transferee, and the original copy forwarded by
the prospective seller and transferor to the Secretary of the State
Police.
PS 5-124(a)
PENALTY SEC. 5-144
MISDEMEANOR
$10,000.00 - 5 YEARS
*1_5240*
**FIREARM/SALE/PERSON**
...did [sell/rent/purchase/transfer] a regulated firearm, to wit:
_____ (describe), to _____ (name), before the expiration of
seven days from the time an application to purchase and
transfer had been executed by the prospective purchaser and
transferee, and the original copy forwarded by the prospective
seller and transferor to a regulated firearms dealer and a
designated law enforcement agency, for forwarding to the
Secretary of the State Police.
Rev. 10/01/2024
439.
PS 5-125(b)
PENALTY SEC. 5-144
MISDEMEANOR
$10,000.00 - 5 YEARS
*1_5250*
**FIREARM/SALE/APPLICATION**
...did [sell/rent/transfer] a regulated firearm, to wit: _____
(describe), to _____ (name), an applicant whose application has
been placed on hold because of an open disposition of criminal
proceedings against the applicant and disapproved.
More than one purchase of regulated firearm
within 30 days.
PS 5-128(b)
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*1_1104*
**MULTIPLE PURCH/30 DAYS**
...did purchase more than one regulated firearm in a 30-day
period, to wit: ______ (describe both firearms purchased).
PS 5-132(c)(2)
PENALTY SEC. 5-144
MISDEMEANOR
$10,000.00 - 5 YEARS
*2_2020*
**SELL HANDGUN W/O LOCK**
...did [sell/offer for sale/rent/transfer] a handgun manufactured
on or before December 31, 2002 not equipped with an external
safety lock.
NOTE: Beginning on January 1, 2003, a dealer may not sell,
offer for sale, rent, or transfer a handgun manufactured AFTER
December 31, 2002 unless it has an integrated mechanical
safety device.
Rev. 10/01/2024
440.
PS 5-133(b)
MISDEMEANOR
$10,000.00 - 5 YEARS
*1_1106*
**REG FIREARM: ILLEGAL POSS**
...did knowingly possess a regulated firearm [after being/being/being a person]
___________(select from list below.)
1. convicted of a disqualifying crime to wit: _____ (charge), a violation classified as [a
felony in the state/a misdemeanor in the state that carries a statutory penalty of more
than 2 years];
2. convicted of a violation classified as a common law crime and received a term of
imprisonment of more than 2 years;
3. on supervised probation(not pbj) after being convicted:
(i) of a crime punishable by imprisonment for 1 year or more;
(ii) for a violation of TA 21-902(b) or (c).
(ii) for violating a protective order un FL 4-509
(i)convicted on or after 10/1/2023 of a 2
nd
or subsequent violation of CR 4-104; or
(ii)convicted on or after 10/1/2023 of a violation of CR 4-104 if the violation resulted
in the use of a loaded firearm by a minor caused the death or serious bodily injury to
the minor or another person.
4. a fugitive from justice;
5. a habitual drunkard;
6. addicted to any cds or is a habitual user;
7. who suffers from a mental disorder as defined in HG 10-101(f)(2) and has a history
of violent behavior against the person or another;
8 . who has been found incompent to stand trial under CP 3-106;
9. that has been found not criminally responsible under CP 3-110
10. that has been voluntarily admitted for more than 30 consecutive days to a facility as
defined in HG 10-101;
11. that has been involuntarily committed to a facility as defined in HG 10-101.
12. who is under the protection of a guardian appointed by a court under ET 13-201(c)
or ET 13-705, except for cases in which the appointment of a guardian is solely a result
of a physical disability.
13. who is a respondent against whom a:
i. a current non exparte civil protective order has been entered under FL 4-506; or
ii. an order for protection, as defined in FL 4-508.1, has been issued by a court of
another state or a Native American tribe and in effect;
14. if under the age of 30 years at the time of possession, has been adjudicated
delinquent by a juvenile court for an act that would be a disqualifying crime if
committed by an adult.
NOTE: Penalty PS 5-144
NOTE: DO NOT use this charge if prior conviction is a crime of violence under PS 5-
101(c), a crime listed under CR 5-602 – CR 5-605, or a crime listed under CR 5-612 –
CR 5-614.
NOTE: See PS 5-133(e), (f), and (g) for exceptions.
NOTE: “convicted of a disqualifying crime” does not include a PBJ for assault in the
second degree, unless the crime was domestically related under CP 6-233. See PS 5-
101 for definitions.
Rev. 10/01/2024
441.
PS 5-133(c)
FELONY
15 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_1609*
**FIREARM-POSS-CRIM VIO/FEL CONV**
...did possess a regulated firearm after having been convicted
of: ___________. (choose from below)
1. a crime of violence as defined in PS 5-101(c);
2. a crime of violence as defined in CR 14-101;
3. a violation of [5-602/5-603/5-604/5-605/5-612/5-613/5-
614/5-621/5-622] of the Criminal Law Article]; or
4. _______(describe offense), an offense under the laws of
[______(state)/the United States] that would constitute a
[crime/crime of violence] under ________(cite statute from
options above), if committed in this state.
NOTE: A person convicted of this charge is subject to a
mandatory minimum sentence of 5 years, of which any part
may not be suspended. Except as noted in CS 4-305, the
defendant is not eligible for parole during the mandatory
minimum sentence. See CR 5-133(c)(3) for court discretion of
mandatory minimum sentence and required State’s Attorney
notification. Each violation shall be considered a separate
offense.
NOTE: See PS 5-133(e) and (f) for exceptions
PS 5-133(d)
PENALTY SEC. 5-144
MISDEMEANOR
$10,000.00 - 5 YEARS
*1_5285*
**POSS OF FIREARM/MINOR**
...did, being under 21 years of age, possess a regulated firearm
to wit _____.
NOTE: See PS 5-133(d)(2) for exceptions.
Rev. 10/01/2024
442.
PS 5-133.1
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 1 YEAR
*1_1285*
**ILLGL POSS AMMO **
...did possess ammunition, being prohibited from possessing a
regulated firearm under [PS 5-133(b)/PS 5-133(c )].
NOTE: Ammunition means a cartridge, shell, or any other
device containing explosive or incendiary material designed
and intended for use in a firearm..
Rev. 10/01/2024
443.
Restrictions on Sale, Transfer and Possession of
Regulated Firearms
PS 5-134(b)
MISDEMEANOR
$10,000.00 – 5 YEARS
*1_1105*
**REG FIREARM-ILLEGL SALE/TRAN**
...did [sell/rent/loan/transfer] a regulated firearm to wit: ____
(describe) to ____ (name) [knowing/having reasonable cause to
believe] that the said person [had been convicted of a crime of
violence/had been convicted of a violation classified as a felony
in this state or any conspiracy to commit any crimes established
by those sections/any violation classified as a misdemeanor in
this state that carries a statutory penalty of more than two
years/had been convicted of any violation as a common law
offense where the person received a term of imprisonment of
more than two years/is a fugitive from justice/is a habitual
drunkard/is addicted to and is an habitual user of any controlled
dangerous substance/was visibly under the influence of alcohol
and drugs/was under 21 years of age and not authorized to
possess a regulated firearm under PS 5-133(d)/was a participant
in a "straw purchase" as defined in Section 5-136 of this
article/is a participant in a "straw purchase as defined in Section
5-136 of this article/is a respondent against whom a current non
ex parte civil protective order has been entered under Section 4-
506 of the Family Law Article/is less than 30 years of age at the
time of the transaction and has been adjudicated delinquent by a
juvenile court for committing a crime of violence/is less than 30
years of age at the time of the transaction and has been
adjudicated delinquent by a juvenile court for committing any
violation classified as a felony in this state / is less than 30
years of age at the time of the transaction and has been
adjudicated delinquent by a juvenile court for committing any
violation classified as a misdemeanor in this state that carries a
statutory penalty of more than 2 years / subject to subsection (c-
2) of this section, for a transaction under this subsection that is
made on or after January 2002 has not completed a certified
firearms safety training course/intended to use the regulated
firearm to commit a crime/intended to use the regulated firearm
to cause harm to another person].
Rev. 10/01/2024
444.
PS 5-134(d)(1)(i)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 1 YEAR
*1_5270*
**AMMO/SALE TO MINOR**
...did [sell/rent/transfer] ammunition solely designed for a
regulated firearm to _____(name, but don’t but don’t include
identifying info if minor), a person under 21 years of age.
PS 5-134(d)(3)(4)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 1 YEAR
*1_5280*
**SALE TO MINOR/DW/ETC**
...did sell, rent, and transfer [a firearm other than a regulated
firearm/ammunition for a firearm/a deadly weapon], to wit:
_____[describe], to _____(name, but don’t but don’t include
identifying info if minor), under the 21 years of age.
PS 5-136(b)
PENALTY SEC. 5-141
MISDEMEANOR
$10,000.00 - 25 YEARS
*1_5220*
**STRAW PURCHASE**
...did knowingly and willfully participate in a straw purchase of
a regulated firearm, to wit: ______ (describe firearm).
PS 5-138
PENALTY SEC. 5-144
MISDEMEANOR
$10,000.00 - 5 YEARS
*1_2801*
**REG FIREARM: STOLEN/SELL ETC.**
...did [possess/sell/transfer/dispose of] a regulated firearm, to
wit: _______ (state type of firearm) [knowing/having
reasonable cause to believe] the same to have been stolen.
NOTE: This subtitle, does not include any antique or
unserviceable firearms sold or transferred and/or held as curios
or museum pieces.
Rev. 10/01/2024
445.
PS 5-139(a)
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 - 3 YEARS
*1_5210*
**REG FIREARM: FALSE APP/PURCH**
...did knowingly give false information, and make a material
misstatement on an application dated ______ to purchase, rent
and transfer a regulated firearm.
PS 5-140
MISDEMEANOR
$25,000.00 - 10 YEARS
*1_5295*
**TRANS REG FIREARM/SALE/TRAF**
...did transport regulated firearms into this state for the purpose
of illegal sale or trafficking of regulated firearms.
PS 5-141
MISDEMEANOR
$25,000.00 - 10 YEARS
*1_5290*
**STRAW PUR TO MINOR/PROHIB**
...did knowingly participate in a straw purchase of a regulated
firearm for ______(describe, but don’t but don’t include
identifying info if minor), a [minor/prohibited person].
PS 5-144(a)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
$10,000.00-5 YEARS
(Each violation is a separate
crime.)
*1_0642*
**REG FIREARM - UNLAWFUL SALE/TRANS**
…did knowingly participate in the illegal
[sale/rental/transfer/purchase/possession/receipt] of a regulated
firearm.
PS 5-144(a)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$10,000.00 - 5 YEARS
*1_1612*
**KNOW ALTER FIREARM ID NUMBER**
… did knowingly [obliterate/remove/change/alter] the
manufacturer’s identification [mark/number] on a firearm, to
wit: _____, (state type of firearm).
Rev. 10/01/2024
446.
PS 5-203(a)
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 - 5 YEARS
*2_5212*
**RIFLE/SHOTGUN: UNREGISTERED**
...did possess a short-barrelled [rifle/shotgun].
NOTE: A short-barrelled rifle is one having one or more
barrels less than 16 inches in length or any rifle with an overall
length of less than 26 inches. A short-barrelled shotgun has one
or more barrels less than 18 inches in length or any shotgun
with an overall length of less than 26 inches. If either the barrel
length, or the overall length, or both are less than the minimums
stated, the weapon falls under CR 4-201.
NOTE: Rifle means a weapon designed or redesigned made or
remade and intended to be fired from the shoulder and to use
the energy of the explosive in a fixed metallic cartridge to fire
only a single projectile through a rifle bore for each single pull
of the trigger.
Shotgun means a weapon designed or redesigned, made or
remade and intended to be fired from the shoulder and to use
the energy of the explosive in a fixed shotgun shell to fire
through a smooth bore either a number of ball shot or a single
projectile for each single pull of the trigger.
NOTE: Possession allowed if registered with U.S. Government
in accordance with U.S. Statutes.
EXCEPTIONS - WHILE ON OFFICIAL BUSINESS: Law
enforcement personnel of the U.S., this State or any political
subdivision; means of armed forces of U.S. or National Guard
while on duty or travelling to or from duty; law enforcement
personnel of another state or political subdivision, while
temporarily in this State; jailer, prison guard, warden, or guard
or keeper of any penal, correctional, or detention institution in
this State; sheriff and temporary or full time deputy sheriff.
PS 5-204(f)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
$10,000.00 – 6 MONTHS
*1_0991*
** RIFLE/SHOTGUN SALE/TRANSFER VIOLATION**
… did [sell/rent/transfer] a [rifle/shotgun] in violation of a
provision under PS 5-204.1, to wit: _____(describe violation).
PS 5-204(f)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
$5,000.00 – 3 YEARS
*1_0992*
** RIFLE/SHOTGUN SALE/TRANSFER FALSE INFO**
… did provide false information, to wit: ____(describe), while
conducting a [sale/rental/transfer] of a [rifle/shotgun] under PS
5-204.1.
Rev. 10/01/2024
447.
PS 5-205(b)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 – 3 YEARS
*1_0439*
**RFL/SHOTGN POSS-DISQUALIFTN**
...did possess a [rifle/shotgun] [after being/being/being a
person] __________ (choose from list below).
1. convicted of a disqualifying crime to wit: _____ (charge), a
violation classified as [a felony in the state/a misdemeanor in
the state that carries a statutory penalty of more than 2 years];
2. convicted of a violation classified as a common law crime
and received a term of imprisonment of more than 2 years;
3. a fugitive from justice;
4. a habitual drunkard;
5. addicted to any controlled dangerous substance or is a
habitual user;
6. who suffers from a mental disorder as defined in HG 10-
101(f)(2) and has a history of violent behavior against the
person or another;
7. who has been found incompent to stand trial under CP 3-
106;
8. that has been found not criminally responsible under CP 3-
110
9. that has been voluntarily admitted for more than 30
consecutive days to a facility as defined in HG 10-101;
10. that has been involuntarily committed to a facility as
defined in HG 10-101.
11. who is under the protection of a guardian appointed by a
court under ET 13-201(c) or ET 13-705, except for cases in
which the appointment of a guardian is solely a result of a
physical disability.
12. who is a respondent against whom a:
i. a current non exparte civil protective order has been
entered under FL 4-506; or
ii. an order for protection, as defined in FL 4-508.1, has
been issued by a court of another state or a Native
American tribe and in effect;
13. if under the age of 30 years at the time of possession, has
been adjudicated delinquent by a juvenile court for an act that
would be a disqualifying crime if committed by an adult.
NOTE: DO NOT use this charge if prior conviction is a crime
of violence, a crime listed under CR 5-602 – CR 5-605, or a
crime listed under CR 5-612 – CR 5-614.
NOTE: See PS 5-205 (c ) for exceptions.
Rev. 10/01/2024
448.
PS 5-206
FELONY
15 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*1_1610*
**RIFLE/SHOTGUN-POSS W/FEL CONV**
...did possess a [rifle/shotgun] after having been convicted of:
___________. (choose from below)
1. a crime of violence as defined in PS 5-101(c);
2. a violation of [5-602/5-603/5-604/5-605/5-612/5-613/5-614]
of the Criminal Law Article; or
3. _______(describe offense), an offense under the laws of
[______(state)/the United States] that would constitute a
[crime/crime of violence] under ________(cite statute from
options above), if committed in this state.
PS 5-207(c)
MISDEMEANOR
$10,000.00 – 5 YEARS
*1_0993*
** RIFLE/SHOTGUN SALE/TRANS TO DISQUAL IND**
… did as a [licensee/ ____(describe other person],
[sell/rent/transfer/loan] a [rifle/shotgun] to ____(name), the
[purchaser/lessee/transferee/recipient], and [should have
known/had reasonable cause to believe] that said
[purchaser/lessee/transferee/recipient] [was/was a person]
________(choose from below)
1. convicted of a disqualifying crime to wit: _____ (charge), a
violation classified as [a felony in the state/a misdemeanor in
the state that carries a statutory penalty of more than 2 years];
2. convicted of a violation classified as a common law crime
and received a term of imprisonment of more than 2 years;
3. a fugitive from justice;
4. a habitual drunkard;
5. addicted to any controlled dangerous substance or is a
habitual user;
6. who sufferered from a mental disorder as defined in HG 10-
101(f)(2) and has a history of violent behavior against the
person or another;
7. who had been found incompent to stand trial under CP 3-
106;
8. that was found not criminally responsible under CP 3-110
9. that was voluntarily admitted for more than 30 consecutive
days to a facility as defined in HG 10-101;
10. that was involuntarily committed to a facility as defined in
HG 10-101.
Note Continued onto next page
Rev. 10/01/2024
449.
11. who was under the protection of a guardian appointed by a
court under ET 13-201(c) or ET 13-705, except for cases in
which the appointment of a guardian is solely a result of a
physical disability.
12. who was a respondent against whom a:
i. a current non exparte civil protective order had been
entered under FL 4-506; or
ii. an order for protection, as defined in FL 4-508.1, had
been issued by a court of another state or a Native
American tribe and was in effect;
13. if under the age of 30 years at the time of possession, had
been adjudicated delinquent by a juvenile court for an act that
would be a disqualifying crime if committed by an adult;
14. visibly under the influence of alcohol or drugs;
15. a participant in a straw purchase; or
16. intended to use the rifle or shotgun to:
i. commit a crime; or
ii. cause harm to ____(another person)
PS 5-314
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000 - 1 YEAR
*6_5210*
**HANDGUN-WEAR UNDER INFLUENCE**
...did [wear/carry/transport] a handgun while under the
influence of [alcohol/drugs].
Note: This charge only applies to a person who holds a permit
under PS 5-301.
Rev. 10/01/2024
450.
PS 5-406
MISDEMEANOR
PENALTY:
Manuf. For Dist/Sale
$10,000.00
*1_0575*
**DIS/SAL HANDGUN OFF ROSTER**
...did manufacture for [distribution/sale] a handgun not included
on the handgun roster in this State, to wit:______(described).
PS 5-406
MISDEMEANOR
PENALTY:
Selling/Offer for Sale
$2,500.00
*1_0576*
**SAL HNDGUN NO ROSTER MFG 85**
...did [sell/offer for sale] a handgun manufactured after January
1985 that is not on the handgun roster in the State, to wit:
_________(describe).
PS 5-610
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 90 DAYS
SUB. OFFENSE
$2,500.00 - 1 YEAR
(No CP Title 5 Release
Restriction)
*1_1446*
**VIOLATE EXTREME PROT ORDER**
...did fail to comply with the provisions of [an interim/a
temporary/a final] extreme protective order dated ______,
issued under Title 5, Subtitle 6 of the Public Safety Article by
_______________ (choose ONE violation from list below.
Additional violations may be added using the word “and” if
violations occurred during same event.)
1. failing to surrender to law enforcement authorities [a
firearm/ammunition] in their possession.
2. [purchasing/possessing] [a firearm/ammunition] during
the duration of the Extreme Risk Protective order.
NOTE: An officer shall arrest with or without a warrant and
take into custody a person whom the officer has probable cause
to believe is in violation of a protective order in effect at the
time of the violation.
NOTE: If the court is closed on the day an interim order is set
to expire, the order shall be effective until the next day on
which the court is open. For temporary orders, it is effective
until the second day on which the Court is open.
Rev. 10/01/2024
451.
PS 5-703 (a)
MISDEMEANOR
$10,000.00 - 5 YEARS
*1_1685*
**TRANSFR FIREARM/FRAME W/O SERIAL#**
… did unlawfully [purchase/receive/sell/offer to sell/transfer] [a/an]
[firearm/unfinished frame/unfinished receiver] without a serial number.
NOTE: See section for exceptions. Each violation is a separate crime.
PS 5-703(b)
MISDEMEANOR
$10,000.00 - 2 YEARS
*1_1686*
**POSS FIREARM W/O SERIAL#**
… did unlawfully possess a firearm without required serial number or
approved marking by the Secretary of State Police.
NOTE: See section for exceptions. Each violation is a separate crime.
PS 6-602(b)
MISDEMEANOR
3 YEARS
*2_0249*
**OBSTRUCT FIRE MARSH INVEST**
...did willfully [interfere with/obstruct] the [State Fire Marshal/a Deputy
State Fire Marshal/a Special Assistant State Fire Marshal/a Special
Deputy Fire Marshal] to wit: ______ (name), in the course of [conducting
an inspection/investigating a fire/explosion].
PS 6-602(c)
MISDEMEANOR
3 YEARS
*4_5398*
**PERSONATN MD FIRE OFFICIAL**
...did falsely represent themself as being a [State Fire Marshal/sworn
employee of the office of the State Fire Marshal] with fraudulent design
on the [person/property] of __________.
PS 7-402(a)
MISDEMEANOR
3 YEARS
*4_5399*
**OBSTRUCT FIREFIGHTERS ETC.**
...did willfully [interfere with/obstruct] the [State Fire Marshal/a Deputy
State Fire Marshal/a Special Assistant State Fire Marshal/a Special
Deputy State Fire Marshal/fire fighter/rescue squad member/emergency
services personnel], to wit: ________ (name), who was [fighting a
fire/performing emergency services/proceeding to [a fire/an emergency]].
Rev. 10/01/2024
452.
PS 7-402(b)
MISDEMEANOR
3 YEARS
*1_0165*
**PERS: MEMBER EMERG SQUAD**
...did falsely represent themself as a member of a [paid/volunteer]
[fire department/rescue squad/emergency service unit] of ______
[state/county/city/municipal corporation] with fraudulent design on
the [person/property] of __________.
PS 7-402(c)
MISDEMEANOR
3 YEARS
*4_5397*
**PERSONATION-U/U UNIFORM**
...did have, wear, use and display without proper authority, for the
purpose of deception, [an authentic/a simulated/an imitation]
[uniform/shield/button/ornament/identification/shoulder patch]
adopted by [the Office of the State Fire Marshal/a [paid/volunteer]
[fire department/rescue squad/emergency service unit].
PS 10-104(a)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
$250.00 EACH OFFENSE
*1_0016*
**FIREWORKS DISCHARGE W/O PERMIT**
...did discharge fireworks without required permit.
PS 10-104(a)(2)
MISDEMEANOR
PENALTY SEC. 10-111
$250.00 EACH OFFENSE
*1_0021*
**FIREWORKS POSS. W/O PERMIT**
...did possess [with intent to discharge/with intent to permit the
discharge of/for the purpose of disposal/for the purpose of sale to
persons] fireworks, without the required permit.
Rev. 10/01/2024
453.
PS 10-110(b)(1)
MISDEMEANOR
PENALTY SEC. 10-111
$1,000.00 EACH OFFENSE
*1_0029*
**FIREWORKS: SALE W/O PERMIT**
...did sell fireworks to ______ without the required permit.
NOTE: Section does not apply to sale by a manufacturer
licensed by the State Fire Marshal to certain distributors, etc.
NOTE: Refer to PS 10-101 for definition of of fireworks.
PS 10-112
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00
*1_1097*
**SPARKLERS - SALE**
...did sell [sparklers/sparkling devices (name)], to a person
under the age of 16 years.
PS 10-113(b)
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 1 YEAR
*1_1098*
**SPARKLERS-MANUFACTURE**
...did fail to register as a [distributor/wholesaler] of
[sparklers/sparkling devices] who [conducts business in/sells,
ships and assigns] in the State of Maryland.
Rev. 10/01/2024
454.
REAL PROPERTY ARTICLE
Fee/Other Consideration Obtaining Settlement, etc.
RP 14-127
MISDEMEANOR
$1,000.00 - 6 MONTHS
*1_7099*
**REAL EST.-ILL SETTLMNT FEE**
…did having a connection with the settlement of real estate
transactions involving Maryland land, [pay to/receive from]
____ (name) _____ (consideration) for the purpose of
[arranging a real estate
settlement/soliciting/obtaining/retaining] real estate settlement
business] involving Maryland land
Note: A "consideration" includes:
1. A fee;
2. Compensation;
3. A gift
4. A thing of value
5. A rebate
6. A loan; or
7 An advancement or a commission or deposit money
Rev. 10/01/2024
455.
TRANSPORTATION ARTICLE
Firearms or Explosives Aboard Aircraft
TR 5-1008
FELONY
10 YEARS
PRELIMINARY HEARING
*2_5203*
**FIREARM EXPLSIV ON AIRCRFT**
...did have on and about his person a [firearm/explosive], to wit:
______, while [aboard/boarding/attempting to board] an aircraft
engaged in certified air commerce services, without being
specifically authorized to do so by State or Federal law.
NON-BARCODED CHARGES
THE FOLLOWING CHARGES ARE MUST APPEAR VIOLATIONS. NO CJIS CODES ARE
ASSIGNED AS THIS IS A CITATION EVENT.
Possession of Motor Vehicle Master Key
TR 14-103
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 1 YEAR
...did unlawfully have in his possession a motor vehicle master
key adapted for and capable of opening and operating any
motor vehicle in the State.
Rev. 10/01/2024
456.
Vehicle With Incorrect Odometer
TR 18-104
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 6 MONTHS
...did, with intent to defraud, rent to _____ a motor vehicle, to
wit: ______, knowing that the odometer did not correctly
record actual mileage accumulated.
...did rent to _____, a motor vehicle and did deceive said person
as to the distance actually traveled during the rental period.
Persons Under Influence of Alcohol or Drugs
TR 18-105
MISDEMEANOR
$520.00
...did rent a motor vehicle to _____, knowing the said person
was under the influence of alcohol and drugs at the time of the
transaction.
Unauthorized Use of Rented Motor Vehicle
TR 18-106
MISDEMEANOR
$500.00 - 2 MONTHS
...did, as a lessee, knowingly permit a person to operate a rented
motor vehicle, having agreed not to permit any other person to
operate that vehicle and without having the consent of the
lessor or his agent.
Rev. 10/01/2024
457.
Alcoholic Beverages - Consumption
TR 21-903
MISDEMEANOR
$520.00
...did consume an alcoholic beverage while driving a motor
vehicle on a highway of this State.
