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consciousness of guilt

Convicted murderer could get actual-innocence hearing, Md. high court says
Aug 12, 2022

Hairstyle change can show consciousness of guilt, Md. high court says

A suspect’s substantial alteration of his or her hairstyle after the crime could constitute destruction or concealment of evidence and indicate to the jury the defendant’s consciousness of guilt, Maryland’s […]

Hogan receives list of five candidates for Md. Court of Appeals seat
Jun 2, 2022

MD high court considers: Can cutting dreadlocks be destruction of evidence?

Attorneys battled before Maryland’s top court over whether a suspect’s substantial alteration of hairstyle after the crime could constitute destruction of evidence.

The Maryland Supreme Court (formerly the Court of Appeals) building is shown in Annapolis in 2004. (The Daily Record/File Photo)
Jan 13, 2022

Maryland high court to weigh if hairstyle change can be destruction of evidence

Maryland’s top court will consider whether a criminal suspect’s substantial alteration of their hairstyle after the crime could constitute destruction of evidence.

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