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§ 9-306. Obstruction of justice

West's Annotated Code of MarylandCriminal Law

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Criminal Law (Refs & Annos)
Title 9. Crimes Against Public Administration
Subtitle 3. Obstructing Justice
MD Code, Criminal Law, § 9-306
Formerly cited as MD CODE Art. 27, § 26
§ 9-306. Obstruction of justice
Currentness
Prohibited
(a) A person may not, by threat, force, or corrupt means, obstruct, impede, or try to obstruct or impede the administration of justice in a court of the State.
Penalty
(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.

Credits

Added by Acts 2002, c. 26, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2002.
Formerly Art. 27, § 26.
MD Code, Criminal Law, § 9-306, MD CRIM LAW § 9-306
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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