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MD CRIMINAL-LAW 2-503

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MD CRIMINAL-LAW 2-503

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Maryland Criminal Law Code Section 2-503 (2024) - Homicide by Motor Vehicle or Vessel While Under the Influence of Alcohol or Under the Influence of Alcohol per Se (a) A person may not cause the death of another as a result of the person’s negligently driving, operating, or controlling a motor vehicle or vessel while: (1) under the influence of alcohol; or (2) under the influence of alcohol per se. (b) A violation of this section is: (1) homicide by motor vehicle or vessel while under the influence of alcohol; or (2) homicide by motor vehicle or vessel while under the influence of alcohol per se. (c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fi...

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