§ 3–704
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 3-704 (2026)
Title 3. Other Crimes Against the Person
Subtitle 7. Extortion and Other Threats
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(a)
A person, with the intent to unlawfully extort money, property, labor, services, or anything of value from another, may not falsely accuse or threaten to falsely accuse another of a crime or of anything that, if the accusation were true, would tend to bring the other into contempt or disrepute.
(b)
A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.