§ 4–108
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Proc. § 4-108 (2026)
Title 4. Pretrial Procedures
Subtitle 1. Charging Procedures and Documents
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(a)
In making an averment as to an instrument, whether the instrument consists wholly or partly of writing, print, or figures, a charging document may describe the instrument by its usual name or designation or by its purport, without setting out a copy of the instrument or part of the instrument.
(b)
(1)
This subsection applies to a charging document for:
(i)
counterfeiting, issuing, disposing of, altering, stealing, embezzling, destroying, or passing any kind of instrument; or
(ii)
theft by the obtaining of property by false pretenses.
(2)
A charging document is sufficient if the charging document alleges that the defendant acted with the intent to defraud, without alleging the intent of the defendant to defraud any particular person.