§3–301. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) resisting vaginal intercourse, a sexual act, or sexual contact. (ii) is physically unable to resist, or communicate unwillingness to submit to, vaginal intercourse, a sexual act, or sexual contact.
§3–303. (v) commit the crime in connection with a burglary in the first, second, or third degree. (b) A person may not violate subsection (a) of this section while also violating § 3–503(a)(2) of this title involving a victim who is a child under the age of 16 years.
A Maryland Statement of Probable Cause is an integral element of the state's criminal law system. It's a legally required document provided by law enforcement and reviewed by a commissioner, explaining why an individual was arrested.
Rape in the First Degree: Section 3-303 Two elements must be satisfied for a person to be guilty of first degree rape. First, a person must (1) engage in vaginal intercourse with the victim (2) through the use of force, or the threat of force, (3) without the victim's consent.
Maryland restricts the creation, selling, purchasing, or possession of firearm magazines with a capacity of over 10 rounds. This puts a stop to any high-capacity magazine, even for pistols. There are exceptions for tubular magazines in 22-caliber rifles, and this law does not pertain to law enforcement officers.
Local Rule 104.7 is amended to require counsel to make a “reasonable effort” to resolve discovery disputes and explains that a “reasonable effort” means more than sending an email or letter to the opposing party.