Maryland § 3-404

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 3-404, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 3-404.

    (a)    An indictment, information, warrant, or other charging document for robbery is sufficient if it substantially states:

    “(name of defendant) on (date) in (county) did feloniously rob (name of victim) of (property/service) (having a value of $1,000 or more) (with a dangerous weapon) in violation of (section violated) against the peace, government, and dignity of the State.”.

    (b)    If a charging document alleges that the value of the property or service subject to this subtitle is $1,000 or more, the court shall instruct the jury to determine whether the value of the property or service is less than $1,000, or $1,000 or more.

    (c)    Unless a charging document alleges that the value of the property or service subject to this subtitle is $1,000 or more, a felony violation of § 7–104 of this article is not a lesser included crime of robbery.

Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 3-404

What does Maryland Code § 3-404 cover?

Section 3-404 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 § 3-404?

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