Terms Used In Maryland Code > CRIMINAL LAW > Title 8 > Subtitle 9 - Miscellaneous Fraud

• Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
• Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
• Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
• Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.