Opinion ID: 2317344
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Text: Thus, we have reached the holding set out in the beginning of this opinion from the language of Art. 27, § 641A, from judicial constructions of similar statutes in other jurisdictions that have considered the matter and which are practically unanimous in their holdings, and from the universal recognition that five years is generally the maximum effective time for a term of probation to run. We are satisfied that our holding fulfills the intent of the legislature when it prescribed that a grant of probation shall not be in excess of five years. To the extent that the probationary periods imposed on Harrison Oliver, Ralph Ray Kolb and Irene Katherine Kolb exceed five years, they are illegal. We agree with the Court of Special Appeals in its determination that the trial judge erred when he imposed consecutive terms of probation. [12] JUDGMENTS OF THE COURT OF SPECIAL APPEALS AFFIRMED; COSTS TO BE PAID BY CARROLL COUNTY.