# Criminal Law (GCR)

## Title 14. General Sentencing Provisions

### Subtitle 1. Sentencing

#### Section 14-104

(a) A person may not commit a crime of violence, as defined in Sec. 14-101 of this title, against another person when the person knows or believes that the other person is pregnant.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and, in addition to any other penalty imposed for the underlying crime of violence, on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years.

(c) A sentence imposed under this section may be imposed separate from and consecutive to or concurrent with a sentence for any crime based on the act establishing the violation of this section.

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Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)