MD CRIMINAL-LAW 9-302

Maryland Criminal Law Code Section 9-302 (2023) - Inducing False Testimony or Avoidance of Subpoena (a) A person may not harm another, threaten to harm another, or damage or destroy property with the intent to: (1) influence a victim or witness to testify falsely or withhold testimony; or (2) induce a victim or witness: (i) to avoid the service of a subpoena or summons to testify; (ii) to be absent from an official proceeding to which the victim or witness has been subpoenaed or summoned; or (iii) not to report the existence of facts relating to a crime or delinquent act. (b) A person may not solicit another person to harm another, threaten to harm another, or damage or destroy property with the intent to: (1) influence a victim or witness to testify falsely or withhold testimony; or (2) ...