Article 17. Ex post facto laws; retrospective oaths
West's Annotated Code of MarylandConstitution of Maryland Adopted by Convention of 1867
MD Constitution, Declaration of Rights, Art. 17
Article 17. Ex post facto laws; retrospective oaths
That retrospective Laws, punishing acts committed before the existence of such Laws, and by them only declared criminal are oppressive, unjust and incompatible with liberty; wherefore, no ex post facto Law ought to be made; nor any retrospective oath or restriction be imposed, or required.
MD Constitution, Declaration of Rights, Art. 17, MD CONST DECL OF RIGHTS, Art. 17
Current with legislation effective through June 1, 2023, from the 2023 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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