Granting Plead With Grim Reaper In Maryland
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Statutes Text §47. (a) A victim of crime shall be treated by agents of the State with dignity, respect, and sensitivity during all phases of the criminal justice process.
MD Rule 4-212. When a charging document is filed in the District Court for the offense for which the defendant is already in custody a warrant or summons need not issue. A copy of the charging document shall be served on the defendant promptly after it is filed, and a return shall be made as for a warrant.
(a) If a defendant is charged with a felony other than a felony within the jurisdiction of the District Court, at the time of the defendant's initial appearance, as required by Maryland Rule 4-213, a court or court commissioner shall advise the defendant of the defendant's right to request a preliminary hearing.
An attorney who has entered an appearance in an action for a victim or victim's representative shall have access to all case records in the action that are not sealed, shielded under the Rules in Title 16, Chapter 900 of these Rules, or subject to a protective order.
The judicial officer shall advise the defendant that if the defendant appears for trial without counsel, the court could determine that the defendant waived counsel and proceed to trial with the defendant unrepresented by counsel.
Rule 4-231 - Presence of Defendant (a) When Presence Required. A defendant shall be present at all times when required by the court. A corporation may be present by counsel. (b) Right to Be Present--Exceptions.
Section 4-347 of the Maryland Revised Statutes provides for sentencing and revocation of probation for the commission of new crimes. These are often called “Rule 4 violations.” There is no discretion in these cases.
§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.
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.
§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.