No charges were brought against him however, despite Jackson's reputation as a stern disciplinarian. It is possible that Jackson's leniency had to do with the strong desire of the Confederacy to recruit Marylanders to the Southern cause, and the need to avoid offending Marylanders who might be tempted to join Lee's army.
Despite Jackson's well-known stern nature, no charges were filed against him. It seems likely that his leniency was motivated by the Confederacy's desire to attract Maryland recruits and prevent angering those who might be drawn to Lee's forces.