(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.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 1 - Charging Procedures and Documents
Section 4-101 - Charge by Citation
Section 4-102 - Charge by Criminal Information
Section 4-103 - Preliminary Hearing
Section 4-104 - Merger of Common Law Misdemeanor in Statutory Felony Prohibited
Section 4-105 - Naming of Two or More Persons With Like Interests in Charging Document
Section 4-106 - Description of Money in Charging Document
Section 4-107 - Charging Document for Violation of Ordinance
Section 4-108 - Charging Document for Crimes Involving Instruments