§ 3–705
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 3-705 (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 verbally threaten to:
(1)
accuse any person of a crime or of anything that, if true, would bring the person into contempt or disrepute; or
(2)
(i)
cause physical injury to a person;
(ii)
inflict emotional distress on a person;
(iii)
cause economic damage to a person; or
(iv)
cause damage to the property of a person.
(b)
A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.