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Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
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CRIMINAL LAW |
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TITLE 2. HOMICIDE |
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SUBTITLE 2. MURDER AND MANSLAUGHTER |
§ 2-203. Murder in the first degree -- Sentence of imprisonment for life without the possibility of parole
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A defendant found guilty of murder in the first degree may be sentenced to imprisonment for life without the possibility of parole only if:
(1) at least 30 days before trial, the State gave written notice to the defendant of the State's intention to seek a sentence of imprisonment for life without the possibility of parole; and
(2) the sentence of imprisonment for life without the possibility of parole is imposed in accordance with § 2-304 of this title.