§ 13A-802. Maximum limits
West's Annotated Code of MarylandPublic SafetyEffective: October 1, 2020
Effective: October 1, 2020
MD Code, Public Safety, § 13A-802
§ 13A-802. Maximum limits
(a)(1) The punishment which a court-martial may direct for an offense may not exceed such limits as prescribed by this title, but in no instance may a sentence exceed more than 10 years for a military offense, nor may a sentence of death be adjudged.
(b) The limits of punishment for violations of the punitive provisions prescribed herein shall be lesser of the sentences prescribed by the Manual for Courts-Martial of the United States in effect on January 1, 2020, but in no instance shall any punishment exceed that authorized by this title.
(c)(1) In sentencing an accused under § 13A-718 of this title, a court-martial shall impose punishment that is sufficient, but not greater than necessary, to promote justice and to maintain good order and discipline in the armed forces, taking into consideration:
(2)(i) In announcing the sentence in a general or special court-martial in which the accused is sentenced by a military judge alone under § 13A-718 of this title, the military judge shall, with respect to each offense of which the accused is found guilty, specify the term of confinement, if any, and the amount of the fine, if any.
(d)(1) With the approval of the senior judge advocate concerned, and consistent with standards and procedures set forth in regulations prescribed by the Adjutant General, the Government may appeal a sentence to the Court of Military Appeals, on the grounds that:
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Added by Acts 2020, c. 592, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2020.
MD Code, Public Safety, § 13A-802, MD PUBLIC SAFETY § 13A-802
Current through legislation effective through May 9, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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