§ 4-108. Charging document for crimes involving instruments

MD Crim Pro Code § 4-108 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    In making an averment as to an instrument, whether the instrument consists wholly or partly of writing, print, or figures, a charging document may describe the instrument by its usual name or designation or by its purport, without setting out a copy of the instrument or part of the instrument.

(b)    (1)    This subsection applies to a charging document for:

(i)    counterfeiting, issuing, disposing of, altering, stealing, embezzling, destroying, or passing any kind of instrument; or

(ii)    theft by the obtaining of property by false pretenses.

(2)    A charging document is sufficient if the charging document alleges that the defendant acted with the intent to defraud, without alleging the intent of the defendant to defraud any particular person.