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S.B. v. State of Maryland

S.B. v. State of Maryland

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Criminal Law—Discharge of Counsel—Rule Compliance

The court erred by not complying with Rule 4-215 regarding S.B.’s request to discharge his counsel, necessitating reversal of his convictions.

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