MD Bar Criminal Law Flashcards

Under Maryland's accomplice liability doctrine, what is required for a person to be guilty as an accomplice?

Answer: Intentional assistance or encouragement of the principal's crime

Accomplice liability requires that the defendant intentionally aided, abetted, or encouraged the principal in committing the crime.

In Maryland, which statement about criminal attempt is correct?

Answer: Attempt requires specific intent and a substantial step toward committing the crime

Criminal attempt in Maryland requires both specific intent to commit the target crime and a substantial step toward its commission.

Under Maryland law, the exclusionary rule primarily prohibits:

Answer: Use at trial of evidence obtained through unconstitutional searches or seizures

The exclusionary rule bars evidence obtained in violation of the Fourth Amendment from being admitted at trial.

In Maryland, what is the legal standard for a judge to grant a motion for judgment of acquittal?

Answer: No reasonable juror could find guilt beyond a reasonable doubt on the evidence presented

A motion for judgment of acquittal is granted when the evidence is legally insufficient for any reasonable juror to find guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

Under Maryland criminal procedure, which situation does NOT trigger Miranda warnings?

Answer: Roadside questioning during a routine traffic stop

Routine roadside questioning during a traffic stop generally does not constitute custody for Miranda purposes because it lacks the coercive restraint of formal arrest.

In Maryland, which of the following is an example of a specific intent crime?

Answer: Larceny

Larceny is a specific intent crime requiring the intent to permanently deprive the owner of property.