Maryland Code > CRIMINAL LAW > Title 2 > Subtitle 5 – Homicide by Motor Vehicle or Vessel While Impaired or Under the Influence
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- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- assault: means assault in any degree unless a specific degree of assault is specified. See
- de novo: means judicial review based on an administrative record and any additional evidence that would be authorized by § 10-222(f) and (g) of the State Government Article. See
- Deed: The legal instrument used to transfer title in real property from one person to another.
- Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
- Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
- minor: means an individual under the age of 18 years. See
- Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
- Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
- Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
- Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.