# Criminal Law (GCR)

## Title 2. Homicide

### Subtitle 3. Murder -- Trial and Sentencing

#### Section 2-302

When a court or jury finds a person guilty of murder, the court or jury shall state in the verdict whether the person is guilty of murder in the first degree or murder in the second degree.

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