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Criminal Law

Aug 12, 2026

I.J.S. v. State of Maryland

Criminal Law—Juvenile Transfer—Reverse Waiver The appellant, I.J.S., a minor, appeals the denial of her motion to transfer her case from criminal court to juvenile court.

Aug 11, 2026

K.O. v. State of Maryland

Criminal Law—Jury Deliberations—Mistrial The court held that the circuit court did not abuse its discretion in denying K.O.’s motion for mistrial after jurors expressed safety concerns during deliberations.

Aug 10, 2026

K.A-A. v. State of Maryland

Criminal Law—First-Degree Murder—Firearm Use K.A-A. was convicted of first-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a crime of violence.

Aug 10, 2026

C.K. v. State of Maryland

Criminal Law—Assault—Intoxication A jury in the Circuit Court for Frederick County found C.K. guilty of first-degree assault of his daughter and related offenses.

Aug 7, 2026

B.D.F-D. v. State of Maryland

Criminal Law—Voir Dire—False Imprisonment The court did not err in declining to ask a voir dire question about bilingual jurors' reliance on interpreter translations.

Aug 7, 2026

L.G. v. State of Maryland

Criminal Law—Cross-Examination—Jury Instructions L.G. appeals his convictions for second-degree assault and related charges, arguing the trial court improperly restricted cross-examination and failed to instruct the jury on defense of others regarding an unborn child.

Aug 6, 2026

D.W. v. State of Maryland

Criminal Law—Firearm Possession—Sentencing D.W. was charged with multiple crimes, including first-degree murder and firearms violations, and was acquitted of all charges except possession of a regulated firearm by a person under 21.

Supreme Court of Maryland
Aug 6, 2026

Supreme Court of MD: Plain error, common scheme, private nuisance

Plain error — common scheme — private nuisance

Appellate Court of Maryland
Aug 6, 2026

Appellate Court of MD: Batson challenge, bad faith, Recreational Use Statute

Batson challenge — bad faith — Recreational Use Statute

Aug 5, 2026

R.U.W. v. State of Maryland

Criminal Law—Constitutional Challenge—Handgun Permit Raqwan Wright challenged the constitutionality of Maryland's handgun permit law after being charged with carrying a loaded firearm.

Aug 5, 2026

M.D.L. v. State of Maryland

Criminal Law—Suppression—Interrogation Appellant M.D.L. was arrested pursuant to a warrant and interrogated by officers of the Prince George’s County Police Department regarding the shooting death of R. on Christmas Eve, 2021

Aug 5, 2026

A.K.W. v. State of Maryland

Criminal Law—Gun Offenses—Constitutionality The State charged A.K.W. with various gun offenses under the Maryland Code, Criminal Law Article § 4-203(a) in two separate cases.