Section 7-109 - Proof of theft. - Maryland Statutes

§ 7-109. Proof of theft.
 

(a)  In general.- 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)  Continuance or other relief.- 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. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 341; 2002, ch. 26, § 2.]