Maryland Code, CRIMINAL LAW 9-402
Terms Used In Maryland Code, CRIMINAL LAW 9-402
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
- 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
(b) A person may not harbor a fugitive to prevent the fugitive’s discovery or arrest after:
(1) being notified, or otherwise knowing, that a felony warrant was issued for the arrest of the fugitive; and
(2) being notified that harboring the fugitive is a crime.
(c) A person may not knowingly harbor a fugitive who is avoiding:
(1) prosecution;
(2) custody; or
(3) confinement after conviction of a felony.
(d) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.