Maryland Criminal Statute of Limitations

Statute: Cts. & Jud. Proc. §§5-106, 107

Summary: The following sets forth the applicable crimes and the time period within which a prosecution must commence thereafter.

Felonies:

• Murder: N/A
• Manslaughter or homicide by vehicle, welfare or Medicare fraud, tax-related offense, sex discrimination in paying wages, compensation in connection with adoption, unauthorized practice of medicine: 3 years
• Criminal offense under state election laws, conflict of interest laws, or criminal misfeasance by officer of the state (or conspiracy thereof): 2 years
• Assault, libel, or slander: 1 year

Misdemeanors:

• Misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment: N/A
• Other misdemeanors: 1 year
• Vehicle violations of unlawfully using a driver's license or fraudulently using false name when applying for driver's license: 2 years
• Sabbath breaking, drunkenness, or selling alcoholic beverages after hours or to a minor in Allegany County: 30 days

Statute (time) does not run: N/A

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