Section 6-233 – Domestically Related Crimes
(a) In this section, “domestically related crime” means a crime committed by a defendant against a victim who is a person eligible for relief, as defined in § 4–501 of the Family Law Article, or who had a sexual relationship with the defendant within 12 months before the commission of the crime. (b) (1) If a defendant is […]
Section 6-234 – Transfer of Firearm Upon Conviction of a Disqualifying Crime
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Convicted of a disqualifying crime” has the meaning stated in § 5–101 of the Public Safety Article. (3) “Disqualifying crime” has the meaning stated in § 5–101 of the Public Safety Article. (4) “Domestically related crime” has the meaning stated in § 6–233 of this subtitle. (5) “Federally […]
Section 6-235 – Sentencing a Minor Convicted as an Adult — Less Than Minimum Term — Life Imprisonment Without Parole Prohibited
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, when sentencing a minor convicted as an adult, a court: (1) may impose a sentence less than the minimum term required under law; and (2) may not impose a sentence of life imprisonment without the possibility of parole or release.
Section 6-230 – Orders Striking Entry of Judgment; When Prohibited
(a) (1) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, this subsection shall apply in any case where the court agrees that, on successful completion of any treatment ordered as a condition of probation under § 6–219 of this subtitle, the court will enter an order striking the entry of judgment and deferring further proceedings in […]
Section 6-231 – Considerations and Findings Prior to Revocation of Probation
Before the revocation of any probation ordered under this title, and in addition to any other factors the court considers in connection with the determination of an appropriate sentence, the court shall: (1) consider any evaluation or recommendation of any health professional licensed under the Health Occupations Article; (2) consider relevant information about the defendant’s drug or […]
Section 6-232 – Notice to Defendant Regarding Expungement of Record
(a) In a criminal case, when all of the charges against the defendant are disposed of by acquittal, dismissal, probation before judgment, nolle prosequi, or stet, the court shall advise the defendant that the defendant may be entitled to expunge the records and any DNA sample and DNA record relating to the charge or charges against […]
Section 6-216 – Judicial Sentencing Guidelines
(a) (1) A circuit court shall consider: (i) the sentencing guidelines for ordinary sentences in deciding on the proper sentence; and (ii) the sentencing guidelines for corrections options in deciding whether to sentence a defendant to a corrections options program or to impose an ordinary sentence. (2) In deciding whether to sentence a defendant to a corrections options program, the […]
Section 6-217 – Announcement of Minimum Confinement for Violent Crime
(a) When a sentence of confinement that is to be served is imposed for a violent crime as defined in § 7–101 of the Correctional Services Article for which a defendant will be eligible for parole under § 7–301(c) or (d) of the Correctional Services Article, the court shall state in open court the minimum time […]
Section 6-218 – Credit Against Sentence for Time Spent in Custody
(a) This section does not apply to a parolee who is returned to the custody of the Division of Correction because of a subsequent crime and is confined before being sentenced for the subsequent crime. (b) (1) A defendant who is convicted and sentenced shall receive credit against and a reduction of the term of a definite or […]
Section 6-219 – Suspension of Sentence and Other Conditions Placed on Sentence
(a) In this section, “custodial confinement” means: (1) home detention; (2) a corrections options program established under law which requires the individual to participate in home detention, inpatient treatment, or other similar program involving terms and conditions that constitute the equivalent of confinement; or (3) inpatient drug or alcohol treatment. (b) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, a court: […]