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§ 3-207. Dismissal of assault charge

West's Annotated Code of MarylandCriminal Law

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Criminal Law (Refs & Annos)
Title 3. Other Crimes Against the Person
Subtitle 2. Assault, Reckless Endangerment, and Related Crimes
MD Code, Criminal Law, § 3-207
Formerly cited as MD CODE Art. 27, § 12A-5
§ 3-207. Dismissal of assault charge
Currentness
Dismissal
(a) On a pretrial motion of the State, a court may dismiss a charge of assault if:
(1) the victim and the defendant agree to the dismissal; and
(2) the court considers the dismissal proper.
Payment of costs
(b) The defendant shall pay the costs that would have been incurred if the defendant had been found guilty.

Credits

Added by Acts 2002, c. 26, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2002.
Formerly Art. 27, § 12A-5.
MD Code, Criminal Law, § 3-207, MD CRIM LAW § 3-207
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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