Maryland § 11-207

§ 11-207.

    (a)    In a civil infraction proceeding:

        (1)    the court shall confirm that the defendant has received a copy of and understands the charges;

        (2)    the defendant may enter a plea of guilty or not guilty;

        (3)    the court shall apply the evidentiary standards provided by law for the trial of a criminal case;

        (4)    the defendant may:

            (i)    cross–examine witnesses;

            (ii)    produce evidence or witnesses on the defendant’s behalf;

            (iii)    testify; and

            (iv)    be represented by counsel of the defendant’s own choice and at the defendant’s expense; and

        (5)    the burden of proof is the same as required by law in the trial of a criminal case.

    (b)    The court may:

        (1)    enter a verdict of guilty or not guilty; or

        (2)    before entering a verdict, place the defendant on probation in the same manner as allowed in the trial of a criminal case.