2019 Maryland Code
Criminal Law
Title 2 - Homicide
Subtitle 5 - Homicide by Motor Vehicle or Vessel While Impaired or Under the Influence
§ 2-503. Homicide by motor vehicle or vessel while under the influence of alcohol or under the influence of alcohol per se

    (a)    A person may not cause the death of another as a result of the person’s negligently driving, operating, or controlling a motor vehicle or vessel while:

        (1)    under the influence of alcohol; or

        (2)    under the influence of alcohol per se.

    (b)    A violation of this section is:

        (1)    homicide by motor vehicle or vessel while under the influence of alcohol; or

        (2)    homicide by motor vehicle or vessel while under the influence of alcohol per se.

    (c)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.

        (2)    (i)    A person who violates this section, having previously been convicted under this section, § 2–209, § 2–210, § 2–504, § 2–505, § 2–506, or § 3–211 of this article, or § 21–902 of the Transportation Article, is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.

            (ii)    For the purposes of application of subsequent offender penalties under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, a conviction for a crime committed in another state or federal jurisdiction that, if committed in this State would constitute a violation of this section, § 2–209, § 2–210, § 2–504, § 2–505, § 2–506, or §3–211 of this article, or § 21–902 of the Transportation Article, shall be considered a violation of this section.