Maryland Criminal Procedure Section 11-103

      (a)      (1)      In this section, "violent crime" means:

                  (i)      a crime of violence; or

                  (ii)      except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a crime involving, causing, or resulting in death or serious bodily injury.

            (2)      "Violent crime" does not include an offense under the Maryland Vehicle Law or under Title 8, Subtitle 7 of the Natural Resources Article unless the offense is punishable by imprisonment.

      (b)      Although not a party to a criminal proceeding, a victim of a violent crime for which the defendant is charged may file an application for leave to appeal to the Court of Special Appeals from an interlocutory or final order that denies or fails to consider a right secured to the victim by § 11-302(c), § 11-402, § 11-403, or § 11-404 of this title or § 6-112 of the Correctional Services Article.

      (c)      The filing of an application for leave to appeal under this section does not stay other proceedings in a criminal case unless all parties consent.

      (d)      (1)      For purposes of this section, a victim's representative, including the victim's spouse or surviving spouse, parent or legal guardian, child, or sibling, may represent a victim of a violent crime who dies or is disabled.

            (2)      If there is a dispute over who shall be the victim's representative, the court shall designate the victim's representative.