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Maryland Code, Criminal Law § 7-109

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a charge of theft may be proved by evidence that the theft was committed in a manner that is theft under this part, even if a different manner is specified in the information, indictment, warrant, or other charging document.

(b) A court may grant a continuance or other appropriate relief:

(1) to ensure a fair trial; and

(2) if the conduct of the defense would be prejudiced by lack of fair notice or by surprise.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, Criminal Law § 7-109 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/criminal-law/md-code-crim-law-sect-7-109/

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