Maryland § 2-203
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 2-203, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2-203.
(a) A police officer without a warrant may arrest a person if the police officer has probable cause to believe:
(1) that the person has committed a crime listed in subsection (b) of this section; and
(2) that unless the person is arrested immediately, the person:
(i) may not be apprehended;
(ii) may cause physical injury or property damage to another; or
(iii) may tamper with, dispose of, or destroy evidence.
(b) The crimes referred to in subsection (a)(1) of this section are:
(1) manslaughter by vehicle or vessel under § 2–209 of the Criminal Law Article;
(2) malicious burning under § 6–104 or § 6–105 of the Criminal Law Article or an attempt to commit the crime;
(3) malicious mischief under § 6–301 of the Criminal Law Article or an attempt to commit the crime;
(4) a theft crime where the value of the property or services stolen is less than $1,000 under § 7–104 or § 7–105 of the Criminal Law Article or an attempt to commit the crime;
(5) the crime of giving or causing to be given a false alarm of fire under § 9–604 of the Criminal Law Article;
(6) indecent exposure under § 11–107 of the Criminal Law Article;
(7) a crime that relates to controlled dangerous substances under Title 5 of the Criminal Law Article or an attempt to commit the crime;
(8) the wearing, carrying, or transporting of a handgun under § 4–203 or § 4–204 of the Criminal Law Article;
(9) carrying or wearing a concealed weapon under § 4–101 of the Criminal Law Article;
(10) prostitution and related crimes under Title 11, Subtitle 3 of the Criminal Law Article; and
(11) violation of a condition of pretrial or posttrial release under § 5–213.1 of this article.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 2-203
What does Maryland Code § 2-203 cover?
Section 2-203 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.
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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