Maryland Code, CRIMINAL LAW 3-1103
Terms Used In Maryland Code, CRIMINAL LAW 3-1103
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- County: means a county of the State or Baltimore City. See
- Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
- Person: includes an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, representative of any kind, corporation, partnership, business trust, statutory trust, limited liability company, firm, association, or other nongovernmental entity. See
(1) take or detain another with the intent to use force, threat, coercion, or fraud to compel the other to marry any person;
(2) receive a financial benefit or thing of value in relation to a violation of this subsection; or
(3) aid, abet, or conspire with another to violate this subsection.
(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of the felony of forced marriage and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 25 years or a fine not exceeding $15,000 or both.
(c) A person who violates this section may be charged, tried, and sentenced in any county in or through which the person transported or attempted to transport the victim.