# Criminal Law (GCR)

## Title 7. Theft and Related Crimes

### Subtitle 1. Crimes Involving Theft

#### Section 7-109

(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, a charge of theft may be proved by evidence that the theft was committed in a manner that is theft under this part, even if a different manner is specified in the information, indictment, warrant, or other charging document.

(b) A court may grant a continuance or other appropriate relief:

  (1) to ensure a fair trial; and

  (2) if the conduct of the defense would be prejudiced by lack of fair notice or by surprise.

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