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§ 3-319.1. Evidence of physical resistance not required

West's Annotated Code of MarylandCriminal LawEffective: October 1, 2017

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Criminal Law (Refs & Annos)
Title 3. Other Crimes Against the Person
Subtitle 3. Sexual Crimes (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2017
MD Code, Criminal Law, § 3-319.1
§ 3-319.1. Evidence of physical resistance not required
Currentness
In general
(a) Evidence of physical resistance by the victim is not required to prove that a crime under this subtitle was committed.
Admissibility of evidence of actual physical resistance
(b) The provisions of subsection (a) of this section may not be construed to affect the admissibility of evidence of actual physical resistance by the victim.

Credits

Added by Acts 2017, c. 160, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2017; Acts 2017, c. 163, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2017.
MD Code, Criminal Law, § 3-319.1, MD CRIM LAW § 3-319.1
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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