CRIMINAL LAW
The law of crimes in the state of Maryland is governed by the Maryland Code: Criminal Law. The law categorizes different types of crime under the following heads:
- Homicide
- Other crimes against the person
- Weapon crimes
- Controlled dangerous substances, prescriptions, and other substances
- Crimes against property
- Theft and related crimes
- Fraud and related crimes
- Crimes against public administration
- Crimes against public health, conduct, and sensibilities
- Indecency and obscenity
- Gaming--statewide provisions and local provisions