Maryland Code, CRIMINAL PROCEDURE 5-102
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Terms Used In Maryland Code, CRIMINAL PROCEDURE 5-102
- Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
A defendant charged with a crime punishable by life imprisonment may be released on bail or other conditions of release before conviction.