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§ 8-214.1. Affidavit; evidence of credit card theft

West's Annotated Code of MarylandCriminal LawEffective: October 1, 2008

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Criminal Law (Refs & Annos)
Title 8. Fraud and Related Crimes
Subtitle 2. Credit Card Crimes
Part II. Credit Card Number Protection (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2008
MD Code, Criminal Law, § 8-214.1
§ 8-214.1. Affidavit; evidence of credit card theft
Currentness
Use of affidavit as evidence
(a) In a criminal case or juvenile proceeding involving a violation of § 8-204, § 8-205, § 8-206, § 8-207, § 8-208, § 8-209, § 8-210, or § 8-214 of this subtitle or § 8-301 of this title, an affidavit sworn to by a lawful credit cardholder may be introduced as substantive evidence that the credit card or credit card number was taken, used, or possessed without the authorization of the credit cardholder.
Notice; demand for witness presence
(b)(1) At least 10 days before a proceeding in which the State intends to introduce into evidence an affidavit as provided under this section, the State shall provide written notice to the defendant that the State intends to:
(i) rely on the affidavit; and
(ii) introduce the affidavit into evidence at the proceeding.
(2) On written demand of a defendant filed at least 5 days before the proceeding described in subsection (a) of this section, the State shall require the presence of the affiant as a prosecution witness.

Credits

Added by Acts 2006, c. 257, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2006. Amended by Acts 2008, c. 354, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2008; Acts 2008, c. 355, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2008.
MD Code, Criminal Law, § 8-214.1, MD CRIM LAW § 8-214.1
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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