Section 9-303 - Retaliation for testimony. - Maryland Statutes

§ 9-303. Retaliation for testimony.
 

(a)  Prohibited.- A person may not intentionally harm another, threaten to harm another, or damage or destroy property with the intent of retaliating against a victim or witness for: 

(1) giving testimony in an official proceeding; or 

(2) reporting a crime or delinquent act. 

(b)  Solicitation prohibited.- A person may not solicit another person to intentionally harm another, threaten to harm another, or damage or destroy property with the intent of retaliating against a victim or witness for: 

(1) giving testimony in an official proceeding; or 

(2) reporting a crime or delinquent act. 

(c)  Penalty.-  

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both. 

(2) If the official proceeding or report described in subsection (a) of this section relates to a felonious violation of Title 5 of this article or the commission of a crime of violence as defined in § 14-101 of this article, or a conspiracy or solicitation to commit such a crime, a person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 20 years. 

(d)  Sentence.- A sentence imposed under this section may be separate from and consecutive to or concurrent with a sentence for any crime based on the act establishing the violation of this section. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 762; 2002, ch. 26, § 2; 2005, ch. 461.]