§ 3–320

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 3-320 (2026)

Title 3. Other Crimes Against the Person

Subtitle 3. Sexual Crimes

In a criminal prosecution under § 3–303, § 3–304, §§ 3–307 through 3–310, § 3–314, or § 3–315 of this subtitle, a judge may not instruct the jury:

(1)

to examine the testimony of the prosecuting witness with caution, solely because of the nature of the charge;

(2)

that the charge is easily made or difficult to disprove, solely because of the nature of the charge; or

(3)

to follow another similar instruction, solely because of the nature of the charge.