Title 3. Other Crimes Against the Person — Subtitle 4. Robbery
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 3-401 (2026)
Title 3. Other Crimes Against the Person
Subtitle 4. Robbery
§ 3–401LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)
“Deprive” means to withhold property of another:
(1)
permanently;
(2)
for a period that results in the appropriation of a part of the property’s value;
(3)
with the purpose to restore it only on payment of a reward or other compensation; or
(4)
to dispose of the property or use or deal with the property in a manner that makes it unlikely that the owner will recover it.
(c)
“Obtain” means:
(1)
in relation to property, to bring about a transfer of interest in or possession of the property; and
(2)
in relation to a service, to secure the performance of the service.
(d)
(1)
“Property” means anything of value.
(2)
“Property” includes:
(i)
real estate;
(ii)
money;
(iii)
a commercial instrument;
(iv)
an admission or transportation ticket;
(v)
a written instrument representing or embodying rights concerning anything of value, or services, or anything otherwise of value to the owner;
(vi)
a thing growing on, affixed to, or found on land, or that is part of or affixed to any building;
(vii)
electricity, gas, and water;
(viii)
a bird, animal, or fish that ordinarily is kept in a state of confinement;
(ix)
food or drink;
(x)
a sample, culture, microorganism, or specimen;
(xi)
a record, recording, document, blueprint, drawing, map, or a whole or partial copy, description, photograph, prototype, or model of any of them;
(xii)
an article, material, device, substance, or a whole or partial copy, description, photograph, prototype, or model of any of them that represents evidence of, reflects, or records a secret:
(1)
scientific, technical, merchandising, production, or management information; or
(2)
designed process, procedure, formula, invention, trade secret, or improvement;
(xiii)
a financial instrument; and
(xiv)
information, electronically produced data, and a computer software or program in a form readable by machine or individual.
(e)
“Robbery” retains its judicially determined meaning except that:
(1)
robbery includes obtaining the service of another by force or threat of force; and
(2)
robbery requires proof of intent to withhold property of another:
(i)
permanently;
(ii)
for a period that results in the appropriation of a part of the property’s value;
(iii)
with the purpose to restore it only on payment of a reward or other compensation; or
(iv)
to dispose of the property or use or deal with the property in a manner that makes it unlikely that the owner will recover it.
(f)
“Service” includes:
(1)
labor or professional service;
(2)
telecommunication, public utility, toll facility, or transportation service;
(3)
lodging, entertainment, or restaurant service; and
(4)
the use of computers, data processing, or other equipment.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 3-402 (2026)
Title 3. Other Crimes Against the Person
Subtitle 4. Robbery
§ 3–402LinkCopy Citation
(a)
A person may not commit or attempt to commit robbery.
(b)
A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 15 years.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 3-403 (2026)
Title 3. Other Crimes Against the Person
Subtitle 4. Robbery
§ 3–403LinkCopy Citation
(a)
A person may not commit or attempt to commit robbery under § 3-402 of this subtitle:
(1)
with a dangerous weapon; or
(2)
by displaying a written instrument claiming that the person has possession of a dangerous weapon.
(b)
A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 20 years.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 3-404 (2026)
Title 3. Other Crimes Against the Person
Subtitle 4. Robbery
§ 3–404LinkCopy Citation
(a)
An indictment, information, warrant, or other charging document for robbery is sufficient if it substantially states:
“(name of defendant) on (date) in (county) did feloniously rob (name of victim) of (property/service) (having a value of $1,000 or more) (with a dangerous weapon) in violation of (section violated) against the peace, government, and dignity of the State.”.
(b)
If a charging document alleges that the value of the property or service subject to this subtitle is $1,000 or more, the court shall instruct the jury to determine whether the value of the property or service is less than $1,000, or $1,000 or more.
(c)
Unless a charging document alleges that the value of the property or service subject to this subtitle is $1,000 or more, a felony violation of § 7–104 of this article is not a lesser included crime of robbery.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 3-405 (2026)
Title 3. Other Crimes Against the Person
Subtitle 4. Robbery
§ 3–405LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “motor vehicle” has the meaning stated in § 11-135 of the Transportation Article.
(b)
(1)
An individual may not take unauthorized possession or control of a motor vehicle from another individual who actually possesses the motor vehicle, by force or violence, or by putting that individual in fear through intimidation or threat of force or violence.
(2)
A violation of this subsection is carjacking.
(c)
(1)
A person may not employ or display a dangerous weapon during the commission of a carjacking.
(2)
A violation of this subsection is armed carjacking.
(d)
A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 30 years.
(e)
A sentence imposed under this section may be separate from and consecutive to a sentence for any other crime that arises from the conduct underlying the carjacking or armed carjacking.
(f)
It is not a defense under this section that the defendant did not intend to permanently deprive the owner or possessor of the motor vehicle.