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MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  9-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 9 - Crimes Against Public Administration|Subtitle 1 - Perjury|Section 9-101 - Perjury

    (a)    A person may not willfully and falsely make an oath or affirmation as to a material fact:        (1)    if the false swearing is perjury at common law;        (2)    in an affidavit required by any state, federal, or local law;        (3)    in an affidavit made to induce a court or officer to pass an account or claim;        (4)    in an affidavit required by any state, federal, or local government or governmental official with legal authority to require the issuance of an affidavit; or        (5)    in an affidavit or affirmation made under the Maryland Rules.    (b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of the misdemeanor of perjury and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years.    (c)    (1)    If a person makes an oath or affirmation to two contradictory statements, each of which, if false, is prohibited by subsection (a) of this section, it is sufficient to allege, and for conviction to prove, that one of the statements is willfully false without specifying which one.        (2)    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.    (d)    A person who violates this section is subject to § 5-106(b) of the Courts Article.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  9-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 9 - Crimes Against Public Administration|Subtitle 1 - Perjury|Section 9-102 - Subornation of Perjury

    (a)    A person may not procure another to commit perjury as prohibited by § 9-101 of this subtitle.    (b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of the misdemeanor of subornation of perjury and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years.    (c)    A person who violates this section is subject to § 5-106(b) of the Courts Article.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  9-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 9 - Crimes Against Public Administration|Subtitle 1 - Perjury|Section 9-103 - Charging Document

    (a)    An indictment, information, or other charging document for perjury in violation of § 9-101(a) of this subtitle is sufficient if it substantially states:    “(name of defendant) on (date) in (county), on examination as a witness, duly sworn to testify in (proceeding) by (court or other person administering oath) with authority to administer the oath, willfully, unlawfully, and falsely swore (facts), the matters so sworn were material, and the testimony of (name of defendant) was willfully and corruptly false, in violation of (section violated) against the peace, government, and dignity of the State.”.    (b)    An indictment, information, or other charging document for perjury in violation of § 9-101(c) of this subtitle is sufficient if it substantially states:    “(name of defendant) in (county), on examination as a witness, duly sworn to testify in (proceeding) by (court or other person administering oath) with authority to administer the oath, on (date 1) willfully swore (facts 1) and on (date 1 or 2)(in county 1 or 2) willfully swore (facts 2), and that the matters so sworn are material, and at least one of the two contradictory statements was willfully false, in violation of (section violated) against the peace, government, and dignity of the State.”.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  9-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 9 - Crimes Against Public Administration|Subtitle 2 - Bribery|Section 9-201 - Bribery of Public Employee

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.        (2)    “Political subdivision” includes a:            (i)    county;            (ii)    municipal corporation;            (iii)    bi–county or multicounty agency;            (iv)    county board of education;            (v)    public authority; or            (vi)    special taxing district that is not a homeowner’s association.        (3)    (i)    “Public employee” means an officer or employee of:                1.    the State; or                2.    a political subdivision of the State.            (ii)    “Public employee” includes:                1.    an executive officer of the State;                2.    a judge of the State;                3.    a judicial officer of the State;                4.    a member or officer of the General Assembly;                5.    a member of the police force of Baltimore City or the Department of State Police; and                6.    a member, officer, or executive officer of a political subdivision.    (b)    A person may not bribe or attempt to bribe a public employee to influence the public employee in the performance of an official duty of the public employee.    (c)    A public employee may not demand or receive a bribe, fee, reward, or testimonial to:        (1)    influence the performance of the official duties of the public employee; or        (2)    neglect or fail to perform the official duties of the public employee.    (d)    A person who violates this section is guilty of the misdemeanor of bribery and on conviction:        (1)    is subject to imprisonment for not less than 2 years and not exceeding 12 years or a fine not less than $5,000 and not exceeding $25,000 or both;        (2)    may not vote; and        (3)    may not hold an office of trust or profit in the State.    (e)    A person who violates this section is subject to § 5–106(b) of the Courts Article.    (f)    (1)    A person who violates this section:            (i)    is a competent witness; and            (ii)    subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, may be compelled to testify against any person who may have violated this section.        (2)    A person compelled to testify for the State under paragraph (1) of this subsection is immune from prosecution for a crime about which the person was compelled to testify.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  9-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 9 - Crimes Against Public Administration|Subtitle 2 - Bribery|Section 9-202 - Bribery of Juror; Acceptance of Bribe by Juror

    (a)    A person may not bribe or attempt to bribe a juror for rendering a verdict.    (b)    A juror may not accept a bribe for rendering a verdict.    (c)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction:        (1)    is subject to imprisonment for not less than 18 months and not exceeding 6 years; and        (2)    may not serve on a jury in the future.    (d)    A person who violates this section is subject to § 5-106(b) of the Courts Article.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  9-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 9 - Crimes Against Public Administration|Subtitle 2 - Bribery|Section 9-203 - Bribery of Voter

    (a)    (1)    A person, including a candidate for office, may not give or directly or indirectly promise a gift or reward to secure a vote or a ballot at an election under the Constitution and laws of the State.        (2)    A person may not keep or allow to be kept a house or other accommodation in the State on an election day where, before the close of the election, the person, at the person’s expense, gratuitously provides alcoholic beverages to voters.    (b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:        (1)    imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both; and        (2)    any other penalties applicable under the Constitution.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  9-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 9 - Crimes Against Public Administration|Subtitle 2 - Bribery|Section 9-204 - Bribery of Person Participating in or Connected With Athletic Contest

    (a)    A person may not bribe or attempt to bribe another who is participating in or connected with an athletic contest held in the State.    (b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of the misdemeanor of bribery and on conviction is subject to imprisonment for not less than 6 months and not exceeding 3 years or a fine not less than $100 and not exceeding $5,000 or both.    (c)    A person who violates this section is subject to § 5-106(b) of the Courts Article.    (d)    (1)    A person:            (i)    may not refuse to testify concerning a conspiracy to violate this section; but            (ii)    may be compelled to testify against any person who may have conspired to violate this section.        (2)    A person compelled to testify under paragraph (1) of this subsection is a competent witness.        (3)    A person compelled to testify for the State under this section is immune from prosecution for a crime about which the person was compelled to testify.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  9-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 9 - Crimes Against Public Administration|Subtitle 2 - Bribery|Section 9-205 - Acceptance of Bribe by Person Participating in or Connected With Athletic Contest

    (a)    A person participating in or connected with an athletic contest may not accept a bribe to alter the outcome of the athletic contest.    (b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  9-301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 9 - Crimes Against Public Administration|Subtitle 3 - Obstructing Justice|Section 9-301 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “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.    (c)    “Victim” means a person against whom a crime or delinquent act has been committed or attempted.    (d)    “Witness” means a person who:        (1)    has knowledge of the existence of facts relating to a crime or delinquent act;        (2)    makes a declaration under oath that is received as evidence for any purpose;        (3)    has reported a crime or delinquent act to a law enforcement officer, prosecutor, intake officer, correctional officer, or judicial officer; or        (4)    has been served with a subpoena issued under the authority of a court of this State, any other state, or the United States.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  9-302 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 9 - Crimes Against Public Administration|Subtitle 3 - Obstructing Justice|Section 9-302 - Inducing False Testimony or Avoidance of Subpoena

    (a)    A person may not harm another, threaten to harm another, or damage or destroy property with the intent to:        (1)    influence a victim or witness to testify falsely or withhold testimony; or        (2)    induce a victim or witness:            (i)    to avoid the service of a subpoena or summons to testify;            (ii)    to be absent from an official proceeding to which the victim or witness has been subpoenaed or summoned; or            (iii)    not to report the existence of facts relating to a crime or delinquent act.    (b)    A person may not solicit another person to harm another, threaten to harm another, or damage or destroy property with the intent to:        (1)    influence a victim or witness to testify falsely or withhold testimony; or        (2)    induce a victim or witness:            (i)    to avoid the service of a subpoena or summons to testify;            (ii)    to be absent from an official proceeding to which the victim or witness has been subpoenaed or summoned; or            (iii)    not to report the existence of facts relating to a crime or delinquent act.    (c)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.        (2)    If the testimony, subpoena, official proceeding, or report involving the victim or witness relates to a felonious violation of Title 5 of this article or the commission of a crime of violence as defined in § 14–101 of this article, or a conspiracy or solicitation to commit such a crime, a person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 20 years.    (d)    A sentence imposed under this section may be separate from and consecutive to or concurrent with a sentence for any crime based on the act establishing the violation of this section.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  9-303 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 9 - Crimes Against Public Administration|Subtitle 3 - Obstructing Justice|Section 9-303 - Retaliation for Testimony

    (a)    A person may not intentionally harm another, threaten to harm another, or damage or destroy property with the intent of retaliating against:        (1)    a victim or witness for:            (i)    giving testimony in an official proceeding; or            (ii)    reporting a crime or delinquent act;        (2)    a juror for any reason relating to the performance of the juror’s official duties in a pending or completed case in a court of the State or the United States; or        (3)    an officer of the court of the State or the United States for any reason relating to the performance of the officer’s official duties in a pending or completed case.    (b)    A person may not solicit another person to intentionally harm another, threaten to harm another, or damage or destroy property with the intent of retaliating against:        (1)    a victim or witness for:            (i)    giving testimony in an official proceeding; or            (ii)    reporting a crime or delinquent act;        (2)    a juror for any reason relating to the performance of the juror’s official duties in a pending or completed case in a court of the State or the United States; or        (3)    an officer of the court of the State or the United States for any reason relating to the performance of the officer’s official duties in a pending or completed case.    (c)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.        (2)    If the official proceeding or report described in subsection (a) of this section relates to a felonious violation of Title 5 of this article or the commission of a crime of violence as defined in § 14–101 of this article, or a conspiracy or solicitation to commit such a crime, a person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 20 years.    (d)    A sentence imposed under this section may be separate from and consecutive to or concurrent with a sentence for any crime based on the act establishing the violation of this section.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  9-304 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 9 - Crimes Against Public Administration|Subtitle 3 - Obstructing Justice|Section 9-304 - Court to Prevent Intimidation of Victim or Witness

    (a)    A finding of good cause under this section may be based on any relevant evidence including credible hearsay.    (b)    (1)    For good cause shown, a court with jurisdiction over a criminal matter or juvenile delinquency case may pass an order that is reasonably necessary to stop or prevent:            (i)    the intimidation of a victim or witness; or            (ii)    a violation of this subtitle.        (2)    The order may:            (i)    prohibit a person from violating this subtitle;            (ii)    require an individual to maintain a certain physical distance from another person specified by the court;            (iii)    prohibit a person from communicating with another individual specified by the court, except through an attorney or other individual specified by the court; and            (iv)    impose other reasonable conditions to ensure the safety of a victim or witness.        (3)    The court may hold a hearing to determine if an order should be issued under this subsection.    (c)    (1)    The court may use its contempt power to enforce an order issued under this section.        (2)    The court may revoke the pretrial release of a defendant or child respondent to ensure the safety of a victim or witness or the integrity of the judicial process if the defendant or child respondent violates an order passed under this section.    (d)    A District Court commissioner or an intake officer, as defined in § 3-8A-01 of the Courts Article, may impose for good cause shown a condition described in subsection (b)(2) of this section as a condition of the pretrial release of a defendant or child respondent.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  9-305 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 9 - Crimes Against Public Administration|Subtitle 3 - Obstructing Justice|Section 9-305 - Intimidating or Corrupting Juror

    (a)    A person may not, by threat, force, or corrupt means, try to influence, intimidate, or impede a juror, a witness, or an officer of a court of the State or of the United States in the performance of the person’s official duties.    (b)    A person may not solicit another person to, by threat, force, or corrupt means, try to influence, intimidate, or impede a juror, a witness, or an officer of the court of the State or of the United States in the performance of the person’s official duties.    (c)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.        (2)    If an act described in subsection (a) of this section is taken in connection with a proceeding involving a felonious violation of Title 5 of this article or the commission of a crime of violence as defined in § 14–101 of this article, or a conspiracy or solicitation to commit such a crime, a person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 20 years.    (d)    A sentence imposed under this section may be separate from and consecutive to or concurrent with a sentence for any crime based on the act establishing the violation of this section.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  9-306 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 9 - Crimes Against Public Administration|Subtitle 3 - Obstructing Justice|Section 9-306 - Obstruction of Justice

    (a)    A person may not, by threat, force, or corrupt means, obstruct, impede, or try to obstruct or impede the administration of justice in a court of the State.    (b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  9-307 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 9 - Crimes Against Public Administration|Subtitle 3 - Obstructing Justice|Section 9-307 - Tampering With or Fabricating Physical Evidence

    (a)    A person may not destroy, alter, conceal, or remove physical evidence that the person believes may be used in a pending or future official proceeding with the intent to impair the verity or availability of the physical evidence in the official proceeding.    (b)    A person may not fabricate physical evidence 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 or future official proceeding.    (c)    A person may not introduce physical evidence in an official proceeding if the person knows that the evidence has been altered or fabricated with the intent to deceive in order to impair the verity of the physical evidence.    (d)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  9-501 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 9 - Crimes Against Public Administration|Subtitle 5 - False Statements|Section 9-501 - False Statement -- to Law Enforcement Officer

    (a)    A person may not make, or cause to be made, a statement, report, or complaint that the person knows to be false as a whole or in material part, to a law enforcement officer of the State, of a county, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision of the State, or of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Police with intent to deceive and to cause an investigation or other action to be taken as a result of the statement, report, or complaint.    (b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  9-502 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 9 - Crimes Against Public Administration|Subtitle 5 - False Statements|Section 9-502 - False Statement -- When Under Arrest

    (a)    A person who is arrested by a law enforcement officer of the State, of a county, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision of the State, or of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Police may not knowingly, and with intent to deceive, make a false statement to a law enforcement officer concerning the person’s identity, address, or date of birth.    (b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
MD. Criminal Law Code Ann. §  9-503 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Law|Title 9 - Crimes Against Public Administration|Subtitle 5 - False Statements|Section 9-503 - False Statement -- to Public Official Concerning Crime or Hazard

    (a)    A person may not make, or cause to be made, a statement or report that the person knows to be false as a whole or in material part to an official or unit of the State or of a county, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision of the State that a crime has been committed or that a condition imminently dangerous to public safety or health exists, with the intent that the official or unit investigate, consider, or take action in connection with that statement or report.    (b)    A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.