TAVON THOMPSON v. STATE OF MARYLAND

Criminal law — Sufficiency of the evidence — Possession of firearm by disqualified person

Following a jury trial in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, Tavon Thompson, appellant, was convicted of possession of a regulated firearm by a disqualified person and wearing, carrying and transporting a handgun. On appeal, Thompson raises two issues: (1) whether the trial court abused its discretion in granting the State’s motion to strike a prospective juror for cause, and (2) whether the evidence was sufficient to sustain his convictions.

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