§ 9–408
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 9-408 (2026)
Title 9. Crimes Against Public Administration
Subtitle 4. Harboring, Escape, and Contraband
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(a)
In this section, “police officer” means an individual who is authorized to make an arrest under Title 2 of the Criminal Procedure Article.
(b)
A person may not intentionally:
(1)
resist a lawful arrest; or
(2)
interfere with an individual who the person has reason to know is a police officer who is making or attempting to make a lawful arrest or detention of another person.
(c)
A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.
(d)
The unit of prosecution for a violation of this section is based on the arrest or detention regardless of the number of police officers involved in the arrest or detention.