Maryland § 4-204
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 4-204, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4-204.
(a) In this section, the words “accessory before the fact” and “principal” have their judicially determined meanings.
(b) Except for a sentencing proceeding under § 2–304 of the Criminal Law Article:
(1) the distinction between an accessory before the fact and a principal is abrogated; and
(2) an accessory before the fact may be charged, tried, convicted, and sentenced as a principal.
(c) An accessory before the fact may be charged, tried, convicted, and sentenced for a crime regardless of whether a principal in the crime has been:
(1) charged with the crime;
(2) acquitted of the crime; or
(3) convicted of a lesser or different crime.
(d) If a crime is committed in the State, an accessory before the fact may be charged, tried and convicted, and sentenced in a county where:
(1) an act of accessoryship was committed; or
(2) a principal in the crime may be charged, tried and convicted, and sentenced.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 4-204
What does Maryland Code § 4-204 cover?
Section 4-204 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 § 4-204?
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