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State law — Maryland

3 verified · 13 possibly — unconfirmed · 0 verification pending

Offences by family

Against the person

Assault (aggravated) Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

1st-degree assault — intent to cause serious physical injury, assault with firearm, or strangling Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–25 years
Fine: No fine stated

Felony; crime of violence.

Note on this entry

No fine stated in § 3-202.

Statute: Md. Code, Crim. Law § 3-202
Official source: Justia mirror of Md. Code (non-official); corroborated by mgaleg-adjacent summaries
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Assault (simple) Verified against official source

Verified against official source

This range was checked against the official legal text.

Statutory range

2nd-degree assault — general

Imprisonment: 0–10 years
Fine: $0–$2,500

Misdemeanour.

2nd-degree assault — intentional physical injury to officer / probation agent / first responder

Imprisonment: 0–10 years
Fine: $0–$5,000

Felony.

Statute: Md. Code, Crim. Law § 3-203
Official source: mgaleg.maryland.gov (official)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Domestic violence Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Violation of a protective order — 1st offence Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–90 days
Fine: $0–$1,000

Misdemeanour; verify against official text.

Violation of a protective order — 2nd or subsequent offence Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–1 year
Fine: $0–$2,500

Misdemeanour; verify against official text.

Underlying DV conduct (assault, strangling, stalking) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: Per underlying offence
Fine: Per underlying offence

Charged as assault etc.; see assault entries.

Note on this entry

Protective-order violation ranges are widely reported but were not verified against current official text in this session.

Statute: Md. Code, Fam. Law § 4-509 (protective-order violation); assault via Crim. Law §§ 3-202, 3-203
Official source: Secondary summaries (non-official); official re-check needed
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Underlying offence, priors, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Homicide — manslaughter Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Voluntary manslaughter Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–10 years
Fine: No fine stated

Common law.

Involuntary manslaughter Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–10 years
Fine: No fine stated

Common law.

Manslaughter by vehicle/vessel (§ 2-209) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–10 years
Fine: $0–$5,000

Felony; repeat: 0–15 years, fine $0–$10,000.

Note on this entry

Voluntary/involuntary manslaughter are common-law offences in Maryland; § 2-207 sets the 10-year maximum cited in secondary sources.

Statute: Md. Code, Crim. Law §§ 2-207, 2-209 (common law)
Official source: mgaleg.maryland.gov (official) for vehicle manslaughter
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Homicide — murder Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

1st-degree murder Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: Life, or life without parole
Fine: No fine stated

2nd-degree murder Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–40 years
Fine: No fine stated

Note on this entry

Death penalty abolished in Maryland (2013); life without parole is the maximum. 1st-degree sentence is life or life without parole; the 'minimum 20 years' figure in some summaries reflects parole eligibility, not a statutory minimum term.

Statute: Md. Code, Crim. Law §§ 2-201, 2-204
Official source: mgaleg.maryland.gov (official) for manslaughter-by-vehicle; secondary summaries for murder tiers
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Sexual offences

Sexual assault / rape Verified against official source

Verified against official source

This range was checked against the official legal text.

Statutory range

Rape 1st degree — force + aggravator (weapon, injury, threat, accomplice, burglary)

Imprisonment: 0–life
Fine: No fine stated

Repeat / child-victim cases: life without parole.

Rape 1st degree — adult offender, victim under 13

Imprisonment: 25 years–life without parole
Fine: No fine stated

25-year mandatory minimum, not suspendable.

Rape 2nd degree — general

Imprisonment: 0–20 years
Fine: No fine stated

Rape 2nd degree — adult offender, victim under 13

Imprisonment: 15 years–life
Fine: No fine stated

15-year mandatory minimum, not suspendable.

Note on this entry

Maryland uses 'rape' (vaginal intercourse / sexual act) and 'sexual offence' (other sexual acts) as separate offences; ranges shown are for rape. Sexual offence 1st degree: up to life; 2nd degree: up to 20 years.

Statute: Md. Code, Crim. Law §§ 3-303, 3-304
Official source: mgaleg.maryland.gov (official)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, victim age beyond tier, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Property

Burglary Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

1st degree — dwelling, intent to commit theft (§ 6-202) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–20 years
Fine: No fine stated

Felony.

Home invasion — dwelling, intent to commit crime of violence (§ 6-202) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–25 years
Fine: No fine stated

Felony.

2nd degree — storehouse, intent theft/violence/arson (§ 6-203(a)) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–15 years
Fine: No fine stated

Felony.

2nd degree — storehouse, intent to steal a firearm (§ 6-203(b)) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–20 years
Fine: $0–$10,000

3rd degree — dwelling, intent to commit other crime (§ 6-204) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–10 years
Fine: No fine stated

4th degree — breaking and entering / being found with intent (§ 6-205) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–3 years
Fine: $0–$500

Fine figure not verified from official text.

Note on this entry

No fine stated for 1st-degree (theft/violence intent) or 3rd-degree tiers in the sources checked.

Statute: Md. Code, Crim. Law §§ 6-202–6-205
Official source: Justia mirror of Md. Code (non-official); corroborated by FindLaw
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Robbery Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Robbery (§ 3-402) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–15 years
Fine: No fine stated

Felony.

Robbery with a dangerous weapon (§ 3-403) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–20 years
Fine: No fine stated

Includes robbery by written claim of being armed.

Note on this entry

No fine stated in either robbery statute. Carjacking (§ 3-405) is a separate offence, not included.

Statute: Md. Code, Crim. Law §§ 3-402, 3-403
Official source: Justia mirror of Md. Code (non-official); corroborated by multiple firm summaries
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Theft Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Value under $100 Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–90 days
Fine: $0–$500

Misdemeanour.

Value $100 to under $1,500 Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–6 months (1st); 0–1 year (2nd+)
Fine: $0–$500

Misdemeanour.

Value under $1,500 with 4+ prior theft convictions Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–5 years
Fine: $0–$5,000

Requires State's Attorney notice.

Value $1,500 to under $25,000 Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–5 years
Fine: $0–$10,000

Felony.

Value $25,000 to under $100,000 Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–10 years
Fine: $0–$15,000

Felony.

Value $100,000 or more Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–20 years
Fine: $0–$25,000

Felony.

Note on this entry

Restitution to the owner is required in addition to any fine/imprisonment. Thresholds were amended over time; verify current dollar bands against official text.

Statute: Md. Code, Crim. Law § 7-104(g)
Official source: Justia mirror of Md. Code (non-official); corroborated by FindLaw
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors beyond tier, restitution, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Vandalism / criminal damage Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Damage $1,000 or more Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–3 years
Fine: $0–$2,500

Misdemeanour.

Damage under $1,000 Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–60 days
Fine: $0–$500

Misdemeanour.

Note on this entry

Restitution / community service is mandatory for graffiti in addition to the tier penalty.

Statute: Md. Code, Crim. Law § 6-301 (malicious destruction)
Official source: Justia mirror of Md. Code (non-official)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, plea, discretion, restitution. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Fraud & financial

Fraud Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Value $100 to under $1,500 Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–1 year
Fine: $0–$500

Misdemeanour.

Value $100,000 or more Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–20 years
Fine: $0–$25,000

Felony.

Intent to manufacture / distribute / dispense another's personal identifying information Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–10 years
Fine: $0–$25,000

Felony.

Possession / use violations under § 8-301(b-1), (c)(1), (e), (f) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–1 year
Fine: $0–$500

Misdemeanour.

Note on this entry

Lower tiers (under $1,500) were not fully verified from current official text; verify before publishing.

Statute: Md. Code, Crim. Law § 8-301 (identity fraud)
Official source: Justia mirror of Md. Code (non-official)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Loss beyond tier, priors, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Drugs

Drug possession Verified against official source

Verified against official source

This range was checked against the official legal text.

Statutory range

Non-cannabis CDS — 1st conviction

Imprisonment: 0–1 year
Fine: $0–$5,000

Misdemeanour.

Non-cannabis CDS — 2nd or 3rd conviction

Imprisonment: 0–18 months
Fine: $0–$5,000

Non-cannabis CDS — 4th or subsequent conviction

Imprisonment: 0–2 years
Fine: $0–$5,000

Cannabis (over personal use amount)

Imprisonment: 0–6 months
Fine: $0–$1,000

Under-21 personal-use possession is a civil offence, fine up to $100.

Note on this entry

Cannabis: personal use amount (21+, adult sharing) is lawful; over that, cannabis tiers apply. Schedule does not change the non-cannabis tiers.

Statute: Md. Code, Crim. Law § 5-601
Official source: mgaleg.maryland.gov (official)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors beyond tier, intent, plea, discretion, county variation. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Drug trafficking / sale Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Schedule I/II narcotic (e.g. heroin, cocaine) — distribution / possession with intent Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–20 years
Fine: $0–$25,000

§ 5-608.

Other CDS — distribution / possession with intent (1st offence) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–5 years
Fine: $0–$15,000

§ 5-609 (general).

Specified substances (PCP, LSD, 750 g+ MDMA) — § 5-607 Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–20 years
Fine: $0–$25,000

Second offence: mandatory minimum 10 years, fine up to $100,000 (per older text; verify current).

Fentanyl / heroin-fentanyl mixture — additional penalty § 5-608.1 Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–10 years, consecutive
Fine: No fine stated

Consecutive to the § 5-602 sentence.

Note on this entry

Penalties in §§ 5-608 to 5-612 vary by substance class and priors; volume-dealer and kingpin provisions (§§ 5-613, 5-614) carry higher ranges not detailed here. Fentanyl distribution adds a consecutive term up to 10 years under § 5-608.1.

Statute: Md. Code, Crim. Law §§ 5-602, 5-608–5-612
Official source: mgaleg.maryland.gov (official) + Justia mirror of Md. Code (non-official)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors beyond tier, quantity/weight thresholds within schedules, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Weapons

Weapons offences Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

Wearing / carrying / transporting a handgun without a permit — 1st offence (§ 4-203) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 30 days–3 years
Fine: $0–$2,500

Misdemeanour.

Handgun carry — 2nd or subsequent offence (§ 4-203) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 1–10 years
Fine: Fine not verified

Possession of a regulated firearm by a prohibited person (§ 5-133) Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–5 years
Fine: Fine not verified

Disqualified-person possession; verify range.

Note on this entry

Handgun carry figures are widely reported but were not verified against current official text in this session; verify § 4-203 before publishing.

Statute: Md. Code, Crim. Law §§ 4-203, 5-133; Pub. Safety § 5-133
Official source: Secondary summaries (non-official); official re-check needed
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Traffic & transport

DUI / drink driving Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

DUI (alcohol / per se) — 1st offence Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–1 year
Fine: $0–$1,000

DUI — 2nd offence Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–2 years
Fine: $0–$2,000

DUI — 3rd or subsequent offence Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–3 years
Fine: $0–$3,000

DWI (impaired by alcohol) — 1st offence Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–2 months
Fine: $0–$500

DWI (impaired by alcohol) — 2nd offence Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–1 year
Fine: $0–$500

DUI while transporting a minor — 1st offence Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–2 years
Fine: $0–$2,000

DUI while transporting a minor — 2nd offence Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–3 years
Fine: $0–$3,000

Note on this entry

Penalties sit in Md. Code, Transp. § 27-101. Ranges shown are for driving under the influence of alcohol (a) and driving while impaired (b); CDS-impaired driving (d) tracks the DUI tiers. Minor-passenger enhancements increase the ranges.

Statute: Md. Code, Transp. §§ 21-902, 27-101
Official source: Justia mirror of Md. Code (non-official)
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors beyond tier, BAC, minor passenger, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.

Cyber & digital

Cybercrime / hacking Possibly — unconfirmed

Possibly — unconfirmed

Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.

Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed

(c)(2)/(c)(3) — loss $10,000 or more Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–10 years
Fine: $0–$10,000

Felony.

(c)(2)/(c)(3) — loss under $10,000 Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–5 years
Fine: $0–$5,000

Misdemeanour.

(c)(4) — loss $10,000 or more Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–10 years
Fine: $0–$100,000

Felony.

(c)(4) — loss under $10,000 Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–5 years
Fine: $0–$25,000

Misdemeanour.

(c)(5) — unauthorised access Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–2 years
Fine: $0–$5,000

Misdemeanour.

(c)(6) — access with intent / exceeding authorisation Possibly — unconfirmed

Imprisonment: 0–5 years
Fine: $0–$25,000

Felony.

Note on this entry

Tier thresholds changed over time (older text used $50,000 for (c)(4)); current $10,000 threshold taken from the FindLaw 2025 text. Verify (c)(1) base tier against official text.

Statute: Md. Code, Crim. Law § 7-302 (unauthorised access to computers)
Official source: mgaleg.maryland.gov (official) for § 7-302 + FindLaw mirror
Last verified: 2026-10-19