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§ 7-109. Proof of theft

West's Annotated Code of MarylandCriminal Law

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Criminal Law (Refs & Annos)
Title 7. Theft and Related Crimes
Subtitle 1. Crimes Involving Theft
Part I. Theft
MD Code, Criminal Law, § 7-109
Formerly cited as MD CODE Art. 27, § 341
§ 7-109. Proof of theft
In general
(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a charge of theft may be proved by evidence that the theft was committed in a manner that is theft under this part, even if a different manner is specified in the information, indictment, warrant, or other charging document.
Continuance or other relief
(b) A court may grant a continuance or other appropriate relief:
(1) to ensure a fair trial; and
(2) if the conduct of the defense would be prejudiced by lack of fair notice or by surprise.

Credits

Added by Acts 2002, c. 26, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2002.
Formerly Art. 27, § 341.
MD Code, Criminal Law, § 7-109, MD CRIM LAW § 7-109
Current with all legislation from the 2023 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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