Maryland Code, HEALTH OCCUPATIONS 14-416
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Terms Used In Maryland Code, HEALTH OCCUPATIONS 14-416
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Nolo contendere: No contest-has the same effect as a plea of guilty, as far as the criminal sentence is concerned, but may not be considered as an admission of guilt for any other purpose.
- Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
(a) Each court shall report to the Board each conviction of or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere by a physician for any crime involving moral turpitude.
(b) The court shall submit the report within 10 days after the conviction or entry of the plea.