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Maryland Shoplifting & Theft Defense
Theft Charges in Maryland?
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Theft encompasses any incident where someone takes the property of another with the intent to permanently deprive the true owner of that property.
Theft can refer to many types of theft offenses under Maryland Laws (MGA §7–102) Examples of theft in Maryland are shoplifting, larceny, false pretenses, and receiving stolen property. Therefore, Maryland shoplifting laws are the same as theft laws.
The penalties for theft directly relate to the cost or value of goods stolen.
More serious offenses related to theft in Maryland are:
Burglary: Burglary is breaking and entering in the house, car, boat, business, etc. of another with the intent of committing a felony therein is deemed to be theft pursuant to Maryland law.
Robbery: Robbery is taking something directly from a person by use of force, threat, or intimidation. In Maryland, robbery is a theft and an assault.
Maryland Theft/Shoplifting Penalties
Per Maryland Criminal theft law, the penalty for a theft crime is directly related to the value of the goods stolen.
Value of the stolen property is over $500, then the crime is a felony.
Value of the property is under $500, then the crime is a misdemeanor.
Additionally, Maryland law requires the property to be restored to the owner or that the owner be compensated for the value of the stolen property, i.e. restitution.
MARYLAND CRIMES INVOLVING THEFT & PENALTIES
| Charge | Penalty |
| Theft, Less than $100 | Maximum of 90 days in jail |
| Theft, Less than $500 | Maximum—18 months; Fine—$500 |
| Theft, Greater than $500 | Felony Charge. Maximum—15 years; Fine—$25,000 |
| Theft by Use of Computer Service, Less than $500 | Maximum—18 months; Fine—$500 |
| Theft by Use of Computer Service, Greater than $500 | Maximum—15 years; Fine—$25,000 |
| Theft of Motor Vehicle* | Maximum—5 years; Fine—$5,000 |
If you are facing a shoplifting charge or any other type of theft charge in Maryland, contact the SRIS Law Group Maryland theft attorneys for help.
Our Maryland theft attorneys have helped numerous clients charged with theft crimes such as shoplifting, robbery, burglary, etc.
We have offices in Baltimore, Maryland & Montogomery County, Maryland.
Maryland Concealed Weapon & Firearm Offense Defense
MARYLAND CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEYS
DEFEND CLIENTS CHARGED WITH CONCEALED WEAPONS & FIREARM CHARGES IN MARYLAND
If a person carries a concealed weapon in Maryland and does not have a permit to do so, then the carrying of a concealed weapon without a permit is a violation of law in most cases. In the event you are ever faced with a Maryland criminal charge for carrying a weapon (gun, knife, etc.), contact us right away so that we may assist in your defense. If you wish to obtain more information about weapons offenses in Maryland, please contact our office via e-mail or by filling out our on-line form. The Maryland law offices of SRIS, P.C. have a number of excellent Maryland concealed weapon attorneys & firearm offense lawyers with offices in Rockville and Annapolis.
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To learn more about the laws pertaining to concealed weapon defense in Virginia or Massachusetts, please click on the state.
The following are some of the Maryland Concealed Weapon and Firearm Laws.
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In general
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
Antique firearm
(b) “Antique firearm” means:
(1) a firearm, including a firearm with a matchlock, flintlock, percussion cap, or similar ignition system, manufactured before 1899; or
(2) a replica of a firearm described in item (1) of this subsection that:
(i) is not designed or redesigned to use rimfire or conventional centerfire fixed ammunition; or
(ii) uses rimfire or conventional centerfire fixed ammunition that is no longer manufactured in the United States and is not readily available in the ordinary channels of commercial trade.
Handgun
(c)(1) “Handgun” means a pistol, revolver, or other firearm capable of being concealed on the person.
(2) “Handgun” includes a short-barreled shotgun and a short-barreled rifle.
(3) “Handgun” does not include a shotgun, rifle, or antique firearm.
Law enforcement official
(d) “Law enforcement official” means:
(1) a full-time member of a police force or other unit of the United States, a state, a county, a municipal corporation, or other political subdivision of a state who is responsible for the prevention and detection of crime and the enforcement of the laws of the United States, a state, a county, a municipal corporation, or other political subdivision of a state;
(2) a part-time member of a police force of a county or municipal corporation who is certified by the county or municipal corporation as being trained and qualified in the use of handguns;
(3) a fire investigator of the Prince George’s County Fire Department who:
(i) is certified by Prince George’s County as being trained and qualified in the use of handguns; and
(ii) has met the minimum qualifications and has satisfactorily completed the training required by the Maryland Police Training Commission;
(4) a Montgomery County fire and explosive investigator as defined in § 2- 208.1 of the Criminal Procedure Article; or
(5) an Anne Arundel County or City of Annapolis fire and explosive investigator as defined in § 2-208.2 of the Criminal Procedure Article.
Rifle
(e) “Rifle” means a weapon that is:
(1) designed or redesigned, made or remade, and intended to be fired from the shoulder; and
(2) designed or redesigned, and made or remade to use the energy of the explosive in a fixed metallic cartridge to fire only a single projectile through a rifled bore for each single pull of the trigger.
Short-barreled rifle
(f) “Short-barreled rifle” means:
(1) a rifle that has one or more barrels less than 16 inches long; or
(2) a weapon that has an overall length of less than 26 inches and that was made from a rifle, whether by alteration, modification, or otherwise.
Short-barreled shotgun
(g) “Short-barreled shotgun” means:
(1) a shotgun that has one or more barrels less than 18 inches long; or
(2) a weapon that has an overall length of less than 26 inches long and was made from a shotgun, whether by alteration, modification, or otherwise.
Shotgun
(h) “Shotgun” means a weapon that is:
(1) designed or redesigned, made or remade, and intended to be fired from the shoulder; and
(2) designed or redesigned and made or remade to use the energy of the explosive in a fixed shotgun shell to fire through a smooth bore one or more projectiles for each pull of the trigger.
Vehicle
(i) “Vehicle” means a motor vehicle as defined in Title 11, Subtitle 1 of the Transportation Article, a train, an aircraft, or a vessel.
§ 11-105. License required; exceptions (top)
In general
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a person shall obtain a license issued under this subtitle before the person engages in business as a manufacturer or dealer, possesses explosives other than explosives for use in firearms, or possesses or stores explosives for use in firearms in the State.
License to engage in business as dealer required
(b)(1) A person shall obtain a license to engage in business as a dealer under this subtitle before the person engages in the business of loading or reloading small arms ammunition in the State.
(2) The owner or operator of a mine, quarry, or other operation or business that uses explosives, or a contractor who performs work that uses explosives, shall obtain a license to engage in business as a dealer under this subtitle.
Exceptions–Armed forces and others handling explosives
(c) This section does not apply to the armed forces of the United States, the National Guard, the State Guard, or officers or employees of the United States, the State, or a local subdivision of the State who are authorized to handle explosives in the performance of their duties.
Exceptions–Possession of explosives for use in firearms
(d)(1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person need not obtain a license to possess or store up to 5 pounds of smokeless powder for the loading or reloading of small arms ammunition, and up to 5 pounds of black powder for the loading or reloading of small arms ammunition or for use in the loading of antique arms or replicas of antique arms, if the smokeless powder and black powder are stored in their original shipping containers and are possessed only for personal use in firearms.
(2) A person may not possess or store explosives for use in firearms in any quantity in multifamily dwellings, apartments, dormitories, hotels, schools, other public buildings, or buildings or structures open for public use.
(3) Notwithstanding paragraph (2) of this subsection, the State Fire Marshal may issue a permit to allow temporary possession of explosives for use in firearms in a building or structure open for public use.
§ 11-115. Prohibited acts; penalty–Explosives for use in firearms; required reports (top)
Prohibitions on possession or storage of explosives for use in firearms
(a)(1) A person may not possess at any time or store in any one place more than 5 pounds of smokeless powder or more than 5 pounds of black powder for use in firearms unless the person is licensed under this subtitle.
(2) A person may not engage in the business of loading or reloading small arms ammunition unless the person is licensed to engage in business as a dealer under this subtitle.
(3) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a person may not possess or store explosives for use in firearms in any quantity in multifamily dwellings, apartments, dormitories, hotels, schools or other public buildings, or buildings or structures open for public use.
Prohibition on sale of explosives for use in firearms
(b) A dealer may not sell, barter, give, or dispose of more than 5 pounds of black powder or more than 5 pounds of smokeless powder for use in firearms to any one person at any one time unless the person is licensed under this subtitle.
Failure to file reports or records prohibited
(c) A person may not fail to file reports or records required under § 11-112 of this subtitle.
Failure to file report of theft prohibited
(d) A person may not fail to file a report of theft of explosives required under § 11-113 of this subtitle.
Penalty
(e) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both
§ 4-209. Regulation of weapons and ammunition (top)
State preemption
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the State preempts the right of a county, municipal corporation, or special taxing district to regulate the purchase, sale, taxation, transfer, manufacture, repair, ownership, possession, and transportation of:
(1) a handgun, rifle, or shotgun; and
(2) ammunition for and components of a handgun, rifle, or shotgun.
Exceptions
(b)(1) A county, municipal corporation, or special taxing district may regulate the purchase, sale, transfer, ownership, possession, and transportation of the items listed in subsection (a) of this section:
(i) with respect to minors;
(ii) with respect to law enforcement officials of the subdivision; and
(iii) except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, within 100 yards of or in a park, church, school, public building, and other place of public assembly.
(2) A county, municipal corporation, or special taxing district may not prohibit the teaching of or training in firearms safety, or other educational or sporting use of the items listed in subsection (a) of this section.
Preexisting local laws
(c) To the extent that a local law does not create an inconsistency with this section or expand existing regulatory control, a county, municipal corporation, or special taxing district may exercise its existing authority to amend any local law that existed on or before December 31, 1984.
Discharge of firearms
d)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, in accordance with law, a county, municipal corporation, or special taxing district may regulate the discharge of handguns, rifles, and shotguns.
(2) A county, municipal corporation, or special taxing district may not prohibit the discharge of firearms at established ranges.
§ 4-101. Dangerous weapons (top)
Definitions
(a)(1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) “Nunchaku” means a device constructed of two pieces of any substance, including wood, metal, or plastic, connected by any chain, rope, leather, or other flexible material not exceeding 24 inches in length.
(3)(i) “Pepper mace” means an aerosol propelled combination of highly disabling irritant pepper based products.
(ii) “Pepper mace” is also known as oleoresin capsicum (o.c.) spray.
(4) “Star knife” means a device used as a throwing weapon, consisting of several sharp or pointed blades arrayed as radially disposed arms about a central disk.
(5)(i) “Weapon” includes a dirk knife, bowie knife, switchblade knife, star knife, sandclub, metal knuckles, razor, and nunchaku.
(ii) “Weapon” does not include:
1. a handgun; or
2. a penknife without a switchblade.
Exceptions for certain individuals
(b) This section does not prohibit the following individuals from carrying a weapon:
(1) an officer of the State, or of any county or municipal corporation of the State, who is entitled or required to carry the weapon as part of the officer’s official equipment, or by any conservator of the peace, who is entitled or required to carry the weapon as part of the conservator’s official equipment, or by any officer or conservator of the peace of another state who is temporarily in this State;
(2) a special agent of a railroad;
(3) a holder of a permit to carry a handgun issued under Title 5, Subtitle 3 of the Public Safety Article; or
(4) an individual who carries the weapon as a reasonable precaution against apprehended danger, subject to the right of the court in an action arising under this section to judge the reasonableness of the carrying of the weapon, and the proper occasion for carrying it, under the evidence in the case.
Prohibited
(c)(1) A person may not wear or carry a dangerous weapon of any kind concealed on or about the person.
(2) A person may not wear or carry a dangerous weapon, chemical mace, pepper mace, or a tear gas device openly with the intent or purpose of injuring an individual in an unlawful manner.
(3)(i) This paragraph applies in Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Caroline County, Cecil County, Harford County, Kent County, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, St. Mary’s County, Talbot County, Washington County, and Worcester County.
(ii) A minor may not carry a dangerous weapon between 1 hour after sunset and 1 hour before sunrise, whether concealed or not, except while:
1. on a bona fide hunting trip; or
2. engaged in or on the way to or returning from a bona fide trap shoot, sport shooting event, or any organized civic or military activity.
Penalties
(d)(1) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
(2) For a person convicted under subsection (c)(1) or (2) of this section, if it appears from the evidence that the weapon was carried, concealed or openly, with the deliberate purpose of injuring or killing another, the court shall impose the highest sentence of imprisonment prescribed.
§ 3-403. Robbery with dangerous weapon (top)
Prohibited
(a) A person may not commit or attempt to commit robbery under § 3-402 of this subtitle:
(1) with a dangerous weapon; or
(2) by displaying a written instrument claiming that the person has possession of a dangerous weapon.
Penalty
(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 20 years.
§ 4-204. Use of handgun or antique firearm in commission of crime (top)
Prohibited
(a) A person may not use an antique firearm capable of being concealed on the person or any handgun in the commission of a crime of violence, as defined in § 5-101 of the Public Safety Article, or any felony, whether the antique firearm or handgun is operable or inoperable at the time of the crime.
Penalty
(b)(1)(i) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, in addition to any other penalty imposed for the crime of violence or felony, shall be sentenced to imprisonment for not less than 5 years and not exceeding 20 years.
(ii) The court may not impose less than the minimum sentence of 5 years and, except as otherwise provided in § 4-305 of the Correctional Services Article, the person is not eligible for parole in less than 5 years.
(2) For each subsequent violation, the sentence shall be consecutive to and not concurrent with any other sentence imposed for the crime of violence or felony.
§ 4-203. Wearing, carrying, or transporting handgun (top)
Prohibited
(a)(1) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person may not:
(i) wear, carry, or transport a handgun, whether concealed or open, on or about the person;
(ii) wear, carry, or knowingly transport a handgun, whether concealed or open, in a vehicle traveling on a road or parking lot generally used by the public, highway, waterway, or airway of the State;
(iii) violate item (i) or (ii) of this paragraph while on public school property in the State; or
(iv) violate item (i) or (ii) of this paragraph with the deliberate purpose of injuring or killing another person.
(2) There is a rebuttable presumption that a person who transports a handgun under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection transports the handgun knowingly.
Exceptions
(b) This section does not prohibit:
(1) the wearing, carrying, or transporting of a handgun by a person who is on active assignment engaged in law enforcement, is authorized at the time and under the circumstances to wear, carry, or transport the handgun as part of the person’s official equipment, and is:
(i) a law enforcement official of the United States, the State, or a county or city of the State;
(ii) a member of the armed forces of the United States or of the National Guard on duty or traveling to or from duty;
(iii) a law enforcement official of another state or subdivision of another state temporarily in this State on official business;
(iv) a correctional officer or warden of a correctional facility in the State;
(v) a sheriff or full-time assistant or deputy sheriff of the State; or
(vi) a temporary or part-time sheriff’s deputy;
(2) the wearing, carrying, or transporting of a handgun by a person to whom a permit to wear, carry, or transport the handgun has been issued under Title 5, Subtitle 3 of the Public Safety Article;
(3) the carrying of a handgun on the person or in a vehicle while the person is transporting the handgun to or from the place of legal purchase or sale, or to or from a bona fide repair shop, or between bona fide residences of the person, or between the bona fide residence and place of business of the person, if the business is operated and owned substantially by the person if each handgun is unloaded and carried in an enclosed case or an enclosed holster;
(4) the wearing, carrying, or transporting by a person of a handgun used in connection with an organized military activity, a target shoot, formal or informal target practice, sport shooting event, hunting, a Department of Natural Resources-sponsored firearms and hunter safety class, trapping, or a dog obedience training class or show, while the person is engaged in, on the way to, or returning from that activity if each handgun is unloaded and carried in an enclosed case or an enclosed holster;
(5) the moving by a bona fide gun collector of part or all of the collector’s gun collection from place to place for public or private exhibition if each handgun is unloaded and carried in an enclosed case or an enclosed holster;
(6) the wearing, carrying, or transporting of a handgun by a person on real estate that the person owns or leases or where the person resides or within the confines of a business establishment that the person owns or leases;
(7) the wearing, carrying, or transporting of a handgun by a supervisory employee:
(i) in the course of employment;
(ii) within the confines of the business establishment in which the supervisory employee is employed; and
(iii) when so authorized by the owner or manager of the business establishment; or
(8) the carrying or transporting of a signal pistol or other visual distress signal approved by the United States Coast Guard in a vessel on the waterways of the State or, if the signal pistol or other visual distress signal is unloaded and carried in an enclosed case, in a vehicle.
Penalty
(c)(1) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to the penalties provided in this subsection.
(2) If the person has not previously been convicted under this section, § 4- 204 of this subtitle, or § 4-101 or § 4-102 of this title:
(i) except as provided in item (ii) of this paragraph, the person is subject to imprisonment for not less than 30 days and not exceeding 3 years or a fine of not less than $250 and not exceeding $2,500 or both; or
(ii) if the person violates subsection (a)(1)(iii) of this section, the person shall be sentenced to imprisonment for not less than 90 days.
(3)(i) If the person has previously been convicted once under this section, § 4-204 of this subtitle, or § 4-101 or § 4-102 of this title:
1. except as provided in item 2 of this subparagraph, the person is subject to imprisonment for not less than 1 year and not exceeding 10 years; or
2. if the person violates subsection (a)(1)(iii) of this section, the person is subject to imprisonment for not less than 3 years and not exceeding 10 years.
(ii) The court may not impose less than the applicable minimum sentence provided under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph.
(4)(i) If the person has previously been convicted more than once under this section, § 4-204 of this subtitle, or § 4-101 or § 4-102 of this title, or of any combination of these crimes:
1. except as provided in item (2) of this subparagraph, the person is subject to imprisonment for not less than 3 years and not exceeding 10 years; or
2. A. if the person violates subsection (a)(1)(iii) of this section, the person is subject to imprisonment for not less than 5 years and not exceeding 10 years; or
B. if the person violates subsection (a)(1)(iv) of this section, the person is subject to imprisonment for not less than 5 years and not exceeding 10 years.
(ii) The court may not impose less than the applicable minimum sentence provided under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph.
§ 7-204. Religious entities (top)
Property that is owned by a religious group or organization is not subject to property tax if the property is actually used exclusively for:
(1) public religious worship;
(2) a parsonage or convent; or
(3) educational purposes.
§ 3-204. Reckless endangerment (top)
Prohibited
(a) A person may not recklessly:
(1) engage in conduct that creates a substantial risk of death or serious physical injury to another; or
(2) discharge a firearm from a motor vehicle in a manner that creates a substantial risk of death or serious physical injury to another.
Penalty
(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of the misdemeanor of reckless endangerment and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.
Exceptions
(c)(1) Subsection (a)(1) of this section does not apply to conduct involving:
(i) the use of a motor vehicle, as defined in § 11-135 of the Transportation Article; or
(ii) the manufacture, production, or sale of a product or commodity.
(2) Subsection (a)(2) of this section does not apply to:
(i) a law enforcement officer or security guard in the performance of an official duty; or
(ii) an individual acting in defense of a crime of violence as defined in § 5-101 of the Public Safety Article.
§ 4-208. Possession of firearm at public demonstration (top)
Definitions
(a)(1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2)(i) “Demonstration” means one or more persons demonstrating, picketing, speech making, marching, holding a vigil, or engaging in any other similar conduct that involves the communication or expression of views or grievances and that has the effect, intent, or propensity to attract a crowd or onlookers.
(ii) “Demonstration” does not include the casual use of property by visitors or tourists that does not have the intent or propensity to attract a crowd or onlookers.
(3)(i) “Firearm” means a handgun, rifle, shotgun, short-barreled rifle, short-barreled shotgun, or any other firearm, whether loaded or unloaded.
(ii) “Firearm” does not include an antique firearm.
(4) “Handgun” has the meaning stated in § 5-101 of the Public Safety Article.
(5) “Law enforcement officer” means:
(i) a member of a police force or other unit of the United States, the State, a county, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision who is responsible for the prevention and detection of crime and the enforcement of the laws of the United States, the State, a county, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision;
(ii) a park police officer of the Maryland-National Capital Parkland Planning Commission;
(iii) a member of the University of Maryland police force; and
(iv) any military or militia personnel directed by constituted authority to keep law and order.
(6)(i) “Public place” means a place to which the general public has access and a right to resort for business, entertainment, or other lawful purpose.
(ii) “Public place” is not limited to a place devoted solely to the uses of the public.
(iii) “Public place” includes:
1. the front or immediate area or parking lot of a store, restaurant, tavern, shopping center, or other place of business;
2. a public building, including its grounds and curtilage;
3. a public parking lot;
4. a public street, sidewalk, or right-of-way;
5. a public park; and
6. other public grounds.
Prohibited
(b)(1) This subsection does not apply to a law enforcement officer.
(2) A person may not have a firearm in the person’s possession or on or about the person at a demonstration in a public place or in a vehicle that is within 1,000 feet of a demonstration in a public place after:
(i) the person has been advised by a law enforcement officer that a demonstration is occurring at the public place; and
(ii) the person has been ordered by the law enforcement officer to leave the area of the demonstration until the person disposes of the firearm.
Penalty
(c) 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.
§ 4-102. Deadly weapons on school property (top)
Exceptions
(a) This section does not apply to:
(1) a law enforcement officer in the regular course of the officer’s duty;
(2) a person hired by a county board of education specifically for the purpose of guarding public school property;
(3) a person engaged in organized shooting activity for educational purposes; or
(4) a person who, with a written invitation from the school principal, displays or engages in a historical demonstration using a weapon or a replica of a weapon for educational purposes.
Prohibited
(b) A person may not carry or possess a firearm, knife, or deadly weapon of any kind on public school property.
Penalty
(c)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.
(2) A person who is convicted of carrying or possessing a handgun in violation of this section shall be sentenced under Subtitle 2 of this title.
§ 5-134. Restrictions on sale, rental, or transfer of regulated firearms (top)
Preemption by State
(a) This section supersedes any restriction that a local jurisdiction in the State imposes on the transfer by a private party of a regulated firearm, and the State preempts the right of any local jurisdiction to regulate the transfer of a regulated firearm.
Sale, rental, or transfer of regulated firearm prohibited
(b) A dealer or other person may not sell, rent, or transfer a regulated firearm to a purchaser, lessee, or transferee who the dealer or other person knows or has reasonable cause to believe:
(1) is under the age of 21 years;
(2) has been convicted of a disqualifying crime;
(3) has been convicted of a conspiracy to commit a felony;
(4) has been convicted of a violation classified as a common law crime and received a term of imprisonment of more than 2 years;
(5) is a fugitive from justice;
(6) is a habitual drunkard;
(7) is addicted to a controlled dangerous substance or is a habitual user;
(8) suffers from a mental disorder as defined in § 10-101(f)(2) of the Health–General Article, and has a history of violent behavior against the purchaser, lessee, or transferee or another, unless the purchaser, lessee, or transferee possesses a physician’s certificate that the recipient is capable of possessing a regulated firearm without undue danger to the purchaser, lessee, or transferee or to another;
(9) has been confined for more than 30 consecutive days to a facility as defined in § 10-101 of the Health–General Article, unless the purchaser, lessee, or transferee possesses a physician’s certificate that the recipient is capable of possessing a regulated firearm without undue danger to the purchaser, lessee, or transferee or to another;
(10) is a respondent against whom a current non ex parte civil protective order has been entered under § 4-506 of the Family Law Article;
(11) if under the age of 30 years at the time of the transaction, has been adjudicated delinquent by a juvenile court for an act that would be a disqualifying crime if committed by an adult;
(12) is visibly under the influence of alcohol or drugs;
(13) is a participant in a straw purchase; or
(14) subject to subsection (c) of this section for a transaction under this subsection that is made on or after January 1, 2002, has not completed a certified firearms safety training course conducted free of charge by the Police Training Commission or that meets standards established by the Police Training Commission under § 3-207 of this article.
Exemption from certified firearms training course requirement
(c) A person is not required to complete a certified firearms safety training course under subsection (b)(14) of this section and § 5-118(b)(3)(x) of this subtitle if the person:
(1) has already completed a certified firearms safety training course required under subsection (b)(14) of this section and § 5-118(b)(3)(x) of this subtitle;
(2) is a law enforcement officer of the State or any local law enforcement agency in the State;
(3) is a member, retired member, or honorably discharged member of the armed forces of the United States or the National Guard;
(4) is a member of an organization that is required by federal law governing its specific business or activity to maintain handguns and applicable ammunition; or
(5) has been issued a permit to carry a handgun under Subtitle 3 of this title.
Sale, rental, or transfer of regulated firearm to minor prohibited
(d)(1) A person may not sell, rent, or transfer:
(i) ammunition solely designed for a regulated firearm to a person who is under the age of 21 years; or
(ii) 1. a firearm other than a regulated firearm to a minor;
2. ammunition for a firearm to a minor;
3. pepper mace, which is an aerosol propelled combination of highly disabling irritant based products and is also known as oleo-resin capsicum (O.C.) spray, to a minor; or
4. another deadly weapon to a minor.
(2) A person who violates this subsection 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.
§ 5-133. Restrictions on possession of regulated firearms (top)
Preemption by State
(a) This section supersedes any restriction that a local jurisdiction in the State imposes on the possession by a private party of a regulated firearm, and the State preempts the right of any local jurisdiction to regulate the possession of a regulated firearm.
Possession of regulated firearm prohibited
(b) A person may not possess a regulated firearm if the person:
(1) has been convicted of a disqualifying crime;
(2) has been convicted of a violation classified as a common law crime and received a term of imprisonment of more than 2 years;
(3) is a fugitive from justice;
(4) is a habitual drunkard;
(5) is addicted to a controlled dangerous substance or is a habitual user;
(6) suffers from a mental disorder as defined in § 10-101(f)(2) of the Health–General Article and has a history of violent behavior against the person or another, unless the person has a physician’s certificate that the person is capable of possessing a regulated firearm without undue danger to the person or to another;
(7) has been confined for more than 30 consecutive days to a facility as defined in § 10-101 of the Health–General Article, unless the person has a physician’s certificate that the person is capable of possessing a regulated firearm without undue danger to the person or to another;
(8) is a respondent against whom a current non ex parte civil protective order has been entered under § 4-506 of the Family Law Article; or
(9) if under the age of 30 years at the time of possession, has been adjudicated delinquent by a juvenile court for an act that would be a disqualifying crime if committed by an adult.
Penalty for possession by convicted felon
(c)(1) A person may not possess a regulated firearm if the person was previously convicted of:
(i) a crime of violence; or
(ii) a violation of § 5-602, § 5-603, § 5-604, § 5-605, § 5- 606, § 5-607, § 5-608, § 5-609, § 5-612, § 5-613, or § 5-614 of the Criminal Law Article.
(2) A person who violates this subsection is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment for not less than 5 years, no part of which may be suspended.
(3) A person sentenced under paragraph (1) of this subsection may not be eligible for parole.
(4) Each violation of this subsection is a separate crime.
Possession by person under age of 21 years prohibited; exceptions
(d)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person who is under the age of 21 years may not possess a regulated firearm or ammunition solely designed for a regulated firearm.
(2) Unless a person is otherwise prohibited from possessing a regulated firearm, this subsection does not apply to:
(i) the temporary transfer or possession of a regulated firearm or ammunition solely designed for a regulated firearm if the person is:
1. under the supervision of another who is at least 21 years old and who is not prohibited by State or federal law from possessing a firearm; and
2. acting with the permission of the parent or legal guardian of the transferee or person in possession;
(ii) the transfer by inheritance of title, and not of possession, of a regulated firearm;
(iii) a member of the armed forces of the United States or the National Guard while performing official duties;
(iv) the temporary transfer or possession of a regulated firearm or ammunition solely designed for a regulated firearm if the person is:
1. participating in marksmanship training of a recognized organization; and
2. under the supervision of a qualified instructor;
(v) a person who is required to possess a regulated firearm for employment and who holds a permit under Subtitle 3 of this title; or
(vi) the possession of a firearm or ammunition for self-defense or the defense of others against a trespasser into the residence of the person in possession or into a residence in which the person in possession is an invited guest.
§ 5-621. Use of weapon as separate crime (top)
Definitions
(a)(1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) “Drug trafficking crime” means a felony or a conspiracy to commit a felony involving the possession, distribution, manufacture, or importation of a controlled dangerous substance under §§ 5-602 through 5-609 and 5-614 of this article.
(3) “Forfeiting authority” means the office or person designated by agreement between the State’s Attorney for a county and the chief executive officer of the governing body that has jurisdiction over the assets subject to forfeiture.
Prohibited
(b) During and in relation to a drug trafficking crime, a person may not:
(1) possess a firearm under sufficient circumstances to constitute a nexus to the drug trafficking crime; or
(2) use, wear, carry, or transport a firearm.
Penalty
(c)(1) In addition to the sentence provided for the drug trafficking crime, a person who violates subsection (b) of this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to:
(i) for a first violation, imprisonment for not less than 5 years and not exceeding 20 years; or
(ii) for each subsequent violation, imprisonment for not less than 10 years and not exceeding 20 years.
(2)(i) The court shall impose a minimum sentence of 5 years under paragraph (1)(i) of this subsection.
(ii) The court shall impose a minimum sentence of 10 years under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection.
(3)(i) A court may not suspend any part of a mandatory minimum sentence.
(ii) Except as provided in § 4-305 of the Correctional Services Article, a person sentenced under this subsection is not eligible for parole.
(iii) A sentence imposed under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection shall be consecutive to and not concurrent with any other sentence imposed by virtue of the commission of the drug trafficking crime.
Enhanced sentence
(d)(1)(i) In this subsection, “firearm silencer” means a device that is designed for silencing, muffling, or diminishing the report of a firearm.
(ii) “Firearm silencer” includes a combination of parts designed, redesigned, or intended for use in assembling or fabricating a firearm silencer or muffler.
(2) A court shall double the minimum mandatory sentence provided in subsection (c)(1)(ii) of this section if the firearm used during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime is:
(i) listed in § 4-301 of this article or § 5-101 of the Public Safety Article;
(ii) a machine gun; or
(iii) equipped with a firearm silencer.
Forfeiture of firearm
(e)(1) A firearm or ammunition seized under this section is contraband and shall be forfeited summarily to a forfeiting authority.
(2) Unless otherwise prohibited by law or if forfeiture proceedings have begun, the forfeiting authority shall return the seized property to the owner or possessor within 90 days after the date of seizure if:
(i) the owner or possessor of the property seized is acquitted; or
(ii) the charges against the person are dismissed.
(3) Unless otherwise prohibited by law, the forfeiting authority shall return the seized property to the owner or possessor promptly if the State:
(i) enters a nolle prosequi against the owner or possessor of property seized; and
(ii) does not charge the person within 90 days after the nolle prosequi is entered.
§ 5-108. Criminal history records check (top)
Central Repository defined
(a) In this section, “Central Repository” means the Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services.
Application required
(b) The Secretary shall apply to the Central Repository for a State and national criminal history records check for each applicant for a dealer’s license.
Contents of application
(c) As part of the application for a criminal history records check, the Secretary shall submit to the Central Repository:
(1) two complete sets of the applicant’s legible fingerprints taken on forms approved by the Director of the Central Repository and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation;
(2) the fee authorized under § 10-221(b)(7) of the Criminal Procedure Article for access to Maryland criminal history records; and
(3) the mandatory processing fee required by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a national criminal history records check.
Information forwarded to applicant and State Police
(d) In accordance with §§ 10-201 through 10-234 of the Criminal Procedure Article, the Central Repository shall forward to the applicant and the Secretary a printed statement of the applicant’s criminal history record information.
Restrictions on information
(e) Information obtained from the Central Repository under this section:
(1) is confidential and may not be disseminated; and
(2) shall be used only for the licensing purpose authorized by this section.
Subject may contest contents
(f) The subject of a criminal history records check under this section may contest the contents of the printed statement issued by the Central Repository as provided in § 10-223 of the Criminal Procedure Article.
§ 5-305. Criminal history records check (top)
“Central Repository” defined
(a) In this section, “Central Repository” means the Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services.
Application required
(b) The Secretary shall apply to the Central Repository for a State and national criminal history records check for each applicant for a permit.
Contents of application
(c) As part of the application for a criminal history records check, the Secretary shall submit to the Central Repository:
(1) two complete sets of the applicant’s legible fingerprints taken on forms approved by the Director of the Central Repository and the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation;
(2) the fee authorized under § 10-221(b)(7) of the Criminal Procedure Article for access to Maryland criminal history records; and
(3) the mandatory processing fee required by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a national criminal history records check.
Information forwarded to applicant and State Police
(d) In accordance with §§ 10-201 through 10-234 of the Criminal Procedure Article, the Central Repository shall forward to the applicant and the Secretary a printed statement of the applicant’s criminal history record information.
Restrictions on information
(e) Information obtained from the Central Repository under this section:
(1) is confidential and may not be disseminated; and
(2) shall be used only for the licensing purpose authorized by this section.
Subject may contest contents
(f) The subject of a criminal history records check under this section may contest the contents of the printed statement issued by the Central Repository as provided in § 10-223 of the Criminal Procedure Article.
§ 5-121. Investigation of firearm applicant (top)
Secretary to conduct investigation
On receipt of a firearm application, the Secretary shall conduct an investigation promptly to determine the truth or falsity of the information supplied and statements made in the firearm application.
Request for assistance
(b) In conducting an investigation under this subsection, the Secretary may request the assistance of the Police Commissioner of Baltimore City, the chief of police in any county maintaining a police force, or the sheriff in a county not maintaining a police force.
§ 5-122. Disapproval of firearm application (top)
Grounds
(a) The Secretary shall disapprove a firearm application if:
(1) the Secretary determines that the firearm applicant supplied false information or made a false statement;
(2) the Secretary determines that the firearm application is not properly completed; or
(3) the Secretary receives written notification from the firearm applicant’s licensed attending physician that the firearm applicant suffers from a mental disorder and is a danger to the firearm applicant or to another.
Notice
(b)(1) If the Secretary disapproves a firearm application, the Secretary shall notify the prospective seller, lessor, or transferor in writing of the disapproval within 7 days after the date that the executed firearm application is forwarded to the Secretary by certified mail or facsimile machine.
(2) After notifying the prospective seller, lessor, or transferor under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Secretary shall notify the prospective purchaser, lessee, or transferee in writing of the disapproval.
(3) The date when the prospective seller, lessor, or transferor forwards the executed firearm application to the Secretary by certified mail or by facsimile machine is the first day of the 7-day period allowed for notice of disapproval to the prospective seller, lessor, or transferor.
§ 5-123. Time for licensee to complete transactions (top)
Seven-day waiting period
(a) A licensee may not sell, rent, or transfer a regulated firearm until after 7 days following the time a firearm application is executed by the firearm applicant, in triplicate, and the original is forwarded by the prospective seller or transferor to the Secretary.
Completion required in 90 days
(b) A licensee shall complete the sale, rental, or transfer of a regulated firearm within 90 days after the firearm application was stamped by the Secretary as not being disapproved.
Incomplete transactions
(c)(1) If the sale, rental, or transfer of a regulated firearm is not completed within 90 days after the firearm application was stamped by the Secretary as not being disapproved, a licensee shall return the firearm application to the Secretary within 7 days.
(2) The Secretary shall void a firearm application returned under paragraph (1) of this subsection as an incomplete sale, rental, or transfer.
Notification of completed transaction
(d)(1)(i) A licensee who sells, rents, or transfers a regulated firearm in compliance with this subtitle shall forward a copy of the written notification of the completed transaction to the Secretary within 7 days after delivery of the regulated firearm.
(ii) The notification shall contain an identifying description of the regulated firearm, including its caliber, make, model, any manufacturer’s serial number, and any other special or peculiar characteristic or marking by which the regulated firearm may be identified.
(2) The Secretary shall maintain a permanent record of all notifications received of completed sales, rentals, and transfers of regulated firearms in the State.
§ 5-124. Secondary transactions (top)
Seven-day waiting period
(a)(1) A person who is not a licensee may not sell, rent, transfer, or purchase a regulated firearm until after 7 days following the time a firearm application is executed by the firearm applicant, in triplicate, and the original is forwarded by a licensee to the Secretary.
(2) As an alternative to completing a secondary sale of a regulated firearm through a licensee, a prospective seller, lessor, or transferor and a prospective purchaser, lessee, or transferee may complete the transaction through a designated law enforcement agency.
Processing fee
(b) A firearm applicant for a secondary sale of a regulated firearm through a licensee shall pay to the licensee a processing fee not exceeding $20.
Completion required in 90 days
(c) A person shall complete the sale, rental, or transfer of a regulated firearm within 90 days after the firearm application was stamped by the Secretary as not being disapproved.
Incomplete transactions
(d)(1) If the sale, rental, or transfer of a regulated firearm is not completed within 90 days after the firearm application was stamped by the Secretary as not being disapproved, a person shall return the firearm application to the Secretary within 7 days.
(2) The Secretary shall void a firearm application returned under paragraph (1) of this subsection as an incomplete sale, rental, or transfer.
Notification of completed transaction
(e)(1)(i) A person who sells, rents, or transfers a regulated firearm in compliance with this subtitle shall forward a copy of the written notification of the completed transaction to the Secretary within 7 days after delivery of the regulated firearm.
(ii) The notification shall contain an identifying description of the regulated firearm, including its caliber, make, model, any manufacturer’s serial number, and any other special or peculiar characteristic or marking by which the regulated firearm may be identified.
(2) The Secretary shall maintain a permanent record of all notifications received of completed sales, rentals, and transfers of regulated firearms in the State.
§ 5-125. Approved, on hold, and disapproved applications (top)
Approved applications
(a) An approved firearm application is valid only for the purchase, rental, or transfer of the regulated firearm listed in the firearm application.
On hold and disapproved applications
(b) A licensee or other person may not sell, rent, or transfer a regulated firearm to a firearm applicant whose firearm application is placed on hold because of an open disposition of criminal proceedings against the firearm applicant or disapproved, unless the hold or disapproval has been subsequently withdrawn by the Secretary or overruled by a court in accordance with § 5- 127 of this subtitle.
Right to hearing
(a)(1) A firearm applicant who is aggrieved by the action of the Secretary may request a hearing by writing to the Secretary within 30 days after the Secretary forwards notice to the firearm applicant under § 5-122 of this subtitle.
(2) The Secretary shall grant the hearing within 15 days after receiving the request.
Application of contested case provisions
(b) The hearing shall be held in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.
Venue
(c) The hearing shall be held in the county of the legal residence of the firearm applicant.
§ 5-127. Judicial review (top)
Any subsequent judicial review shall be held in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.
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What constitutes reckless driving
Escaping police
MD Code, Transportation, § 21-901.1- What constitutes reckless driving (top)
(a) A person is guilty of reckless driving if he drives a motor vehicle:
(1) In wanton or willful disregard for the safety of persons or property; or
(2) In a manner that indicates a wanton or willful disregard for the safety of persons or property.
(b) A person is guilty of negligent driving if he drives a motor vehicle in a careless or imprudent manner that endangers any property or the life or person of any individual.
MD Code, Transportation, § 21-904 Escaping police (top)
(a) In this section, “visual or audible signal” includes a signal by hand, voice, emergency light or siren.
(b) If a police officer gives a visual or audible signal to stop and the police officer is in uniform, prominently displaying the police officer’s badge or other insignia of office, a driver of a vehicle may not attempt to elude the police officer by:
(1) Willfully failing to stop the driver’s vehicle;
(2) Fleeing on foot; or
(3) Any other means.
(c) If a police officer gives a visual or audible signal to stop and the police officer, whether or not in uniform, is in a vehicle appropriately marked as an official police vehicle, a driver of a vehicle may not attempt to elude the police officer by:
(1) Willfully failing to stop the driver’s vehicle;
(2) Fleeing on foot; or
(3) Any other means.
(d)(1) A driver may not attempt to elude a police officer in violation of subsection (b)(1) or (c)(1) of this section that results in bodily injury to another person.
(2) A driver may not attempt to elude a police officer in violation of subsection (b)(1) or (c)(1) of this section that results in death of another person.
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What is a Ch.7 bankruptcy?
The main goal of a Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing is to provide a fresh start. Chapter 7 bankruptcies are the most common form of bankruptcy filings. More than 65% of all consumer bankruptcy filings are Chapter 7 bankruptcy filings.
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy is also known as liquidation or a straight bankruptcy. Unlike other bankruptcy filings, a debtor does not make payments to the trustee in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
If you fear that you may lose some of your possessions, discuss it with our Virginia Bankruptcy Lawyer or Maryland Bankruptcy Lawyer.
The United States Bankruptcy Code may allow the debtor to keep some or all of the property. Often, a debtor will continue to make payments on a car loan or a mortgage on their home. This is done by signing a reaffirmation agreement. This agreement removes a particular loan from bankruptcy protection.
The Chapter 7 bankruptcy process is usually quite short. Typically some or all of the debts will be discharged within months after the bankruptcy petition is filed by an attorney. While the process sounds simple it can be very complicated.
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HANDLING VIRGINIA CHAPTER 7 BANKRUPTCY CASES & MARYLAND CHAPTER 7 CASES
The bankruptcy law was created to help people. However, most people don’t want to file for a bankruptcy unless they absolutely have to.
The new bankruptcy laws have made it more difficult to file for bankruptcy in Virginia, bankruptcy in Maryland and filing bankruptcy will require more steps than in the past. However, it is still possible to file for bankruptcy in Virginia & Maryland. Our Virginia bankruptcy lawyers & Maryland bankruptcy lawyers routinely help clients exercise their constitutional right to file for a bankruptcy in Virginia & bankruptcy in Maryland.
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THE RIGHT TYPE OF BANKRUPTCY
Our bankruptcy attorneys handle Chapter 7 bankruptcies in Maryland & Virginia.
Chapter 7 bankruptcy, also known as liquidation, allows some individuals and businesses to liquidate assets and eliminate debts.
Talk to us and we will help you determine which type of bankruptcy is right for you in Virginia & Maryland.
Our Virginia bankruptcy attorneys & Maryland bankruptcy lawyers will fight those aggressive and annoying creditors for you. Our Virginia bankruptcy lawyers & Maryland bankruptcy lawyers are highly skilled and knowledgeable in all types of bankruptcy law. Let a SRIS, P.C. bankruptcy lawyer in Virginia or SRIS, P.C. bankruptcy lawyer in Maryland help you get the relief that you need and deserve.
Bankruptcy law is mostly federal law and it is important to be aware of the most current bankruptcy laws. Bankruptcy proceedings are handled in the United States Bankruptcy Courts.
What is a Ch.7 bankruptcy?
The main goal of a Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing is to provide a fresh start. Chapter 7 bankruptcies are the most common form of bankruptcy filings. More than 65% of all consumer bankruptcy filings are Chapter 7 bankruptcy filings.
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy is also known as liquidation or a straight bankruptcy. Unlike other bankruptcy filings, a debtor does not make payments to the trustee in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
If you fear that you may lose some of your possessions, discuss it with our Bankruptcy Lawyer.
The United States Bankruptcy Code may allow the debtor to keep some or all of the property. Often, a debtor will continue to make payments on a car loan or a mortgage on their home. This is done by signing a reaffirmation agreement. This agreement removes a particular loan from bankruptcy protection.
The Chapter 7 bankruptcy process is usually quite short. Typically some or all of the debts will be discharged within months after the bankruptcy petition is filed by an attorney. While the process sounds simple it can be very complicated.
Although our bankruptcy attorneys are licensed to handle bankruptcy cases in Virginia, Maryland, D.C. & Massachusetts, we handle bankruptcy cases only in Virginia & Maryland.
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