# Criminal Law (GCR)

## Title 4. Weapon Crimes

### Subtitle 2. Handguns

#### Section 4-205

(a) Notwithstanding Sec. 14-102 of this article or any other provision of law, except with respect to a sentence prescribed in Sec. 4-203(c)(2) of this subtitle, a court may not:

  (1) enter a judgment for less than the mandatory minimum sentence prescribed in Sec. 4-203 or Sec. 4-204 of this subtitle in a case in which a mandatory minimum sentence is specified under Sec. 4-203 or Sec. 4-204 of this subtitle; or

  (2) suspend a mandatory minimum sentence prescribed in Sec. 4-203 or Sec. 4-204 of this subtitle.

(b) Notwithstanding Sec. 14-102 of this article or any other provision of law:

  (1) except with respect to a sentence prescribed in Sec. 4-203(c)(2) of this subtitle for wearing, carrying, or transporting a handgun other than on public school property, a court may not order probation before judgment in a case arising under this subtitle; and

  (2) except with respect to a sentence prescribed in Sec. 4-203(c)(2) of this subtitle, a court may not order probation with respect to a case arising under Sec. 4-203 or Sec. 4-204 of this subtitle that would have the effect of reducing the actual period of imprisonment prescribed in Sec. 4-203 or Sec. 4-204 of this subtitle as a mandatory minimum sentence.

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