Maryland Code, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND CANNABIS 17-2703
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Terms Used In Maryland Code, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND CANNABIS 17-2703
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- 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.
- Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
- state: means :
(1) a state, possession, territory, or commonwealth of the United States; or
(2) the District of Columbia. See - Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
(a) A license holder or an employee of a license holder who is charged with a violation of § 6-307 of this article:
(1) shall receive a summons to appear in court on a certain day to answer the charges placed against the license holder or employee; and
(2) may not be required to post bail pending trial in any court in the State.
(b) The granting of probation before judgment to a license holder or an employee of the license holder for a violation of § 6-307 of this article does not bar the Board from proceeding administratively against the license holder for the violation.