Maryland Code, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND CANNABIS 9-2703
Terms Used In Maryland Code, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND CANNABIS 9-2703
- 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.
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- 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.
(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 of the State.
(b) A license holder or an employee of the license holder who violates § 6-307 of this article is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
(c) The Board may not proceed against a license holder for a violation of § 6-307 of this article if the license holder or an employee of the license holder is found not guilty of, or granted probation before judgment for, the violation.