Md. Const. Decl. of Rts. art. 17
- Constitution
- Constitution of Maryland
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
That retrospective Laws, punishing acts committed before the existence of such Laws, and by them only declared criminal are oppressive, unjust and incompatible with liberty; wherefore, no ex post facto Law ought to be made; nor any retrospective oath or restriction be imposed, or required.
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