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Criminal procedure — Illegal sentence — Merger of robbery and burglary
In 2007, a jury sitting in the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County found Anthony Mills, appellant, guilty of robbery, second-degree assault, first-degree burglary, third-degree burglary, fourth-degree burglary, and theft under $500. The court sentenced Mr. Mills to 15 years’ imprisonment for robbery, a consecutive term of 10 years for second-degree assault, and a consecutive term of 20 years for first-degree burglary; the court merged the remaining convictions for sentencing purposes.
