Maryland § 13A-717
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 13A-717, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13A-717.
(a) A person may not be convicted of an offense in a general or special court–martial, other than:
(1) after a plea of guilty under § 13A–710 of this subtitle;
(2) by a military judge in a court–martial with a military judge alone under § 13A–401 of this title; or
(3) in a court–martial with members under § 13A–401 of this title, by the concurrence of at least three–fourths of the members present when the vote is taken.
(b) (1) Except as provided in subsection (a) of this section, subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, all matters to be decided by members of a general or special court–martial shall be determined by a majority vote.
(2) A reconsideration of a finding of guilty or reconsideration of a sentence, with a view toward decreasing the sentence, may be made by any lesser vote that indicates the reconsideration is not opposed by the number of votes required for that finding or sentence.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 13A-717
What does Maryland Code § 13A-717 cover?
Section 13A-717 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 13A-717?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 13A-717 apply to my situation?
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