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24 Maryland opinions name it 2 courts 1915–2021 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Maryland courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (11)

CaseFollowedCited
Gilpin v. Stategreen
md · 1923 · cited in 3 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1990–1991
2 sentences

1991As early as 1923, this Court stated in Gilpin v. State, 142 Md. 464, 468 , 121 A. 354, 356 (1923) (quoting 16 C.J. 280), "`neither an acquittal nor a conviction of a conspiracy to commit a crime is a bar to a prosecution for the commission of that crime or for aiding and abetting another to commit it.'" Finally we should point out that, in addition to contending that Ms. Apostoledes aided and abetted by counseling and encouraging Lacey, the State also contended that Ms. Apostoledes gave direct assistance toward the accomplishment of the murder.

1991As early as 1923, this Court stated in Gilpin v. State, 142 Md. 464, 468 , 121 A. 354, 356 (1923) (quoting 16 C.J. 280), "`neither an acquittal nor a conviction of a conspiracy to commit a crime is a bar to a prosecution for the commission of that crime or for aiding and abetting another to commit it.'" Finally we should point out that, in addition to contending that Ms. Apostoledes aided and abetted by counseling and encouraging Lacey, the State also contended that Ms. Apostoledes gave direct assistance toward the accomplishment of the murder.

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Montgomery v. Statered
md · 1981 · cited in 2 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2006–2021
2 sentences

2021The following year, in Montgomery, 292 Md. at 91 , 437 A.2d at 658 , this Court held that a trial court erred in instructing a jury that it “could pay no attention to instructions on - 31 - the law which did not pertain to the elements of the crime but which were standard instructions invoked to preserve the integrity of the judicial system and to assure the defendant a fair and impartial trial.” We explained that the trial court’s advisory only instructions were improper because instructions on certain “bedrock characteristics” of the American criminal justice system “are indispensable to the

2021The following year, in Montgomery, 292 Md. at 91 , 437 A.2d at 658 , this Court held that a trial court erred in instructing a jury that it “could pay no attention to instructions on - 31 - the law which did not pertain to the elements of the crime but which were standard instructions invoked to preserve the integrity of the judicial system and to assure the defendant a fair and impartial trial.” We explained that the trial court’s advisory only instructions were improper because instructions on certain “bedrock characteristics” of the American criminal justice system “are indispensable to the

12
ATTORNEY GRIEVANCE COM'N OF MARYLAND v. Atkinsongreen
md · 2000 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See, e.g., Attorney Grievance Comm’n v. Atkinson, 857 Md. 646 , 650, 745 A.2d 1086 (2000).

2015See, e.g., Attorney Grievance Comm’n v. Atkinson, 357 Md. 646, 650 , 745 A.2d 1086 (2000).

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United States v. Randy Lamont Patterson AKA Randy Brown, Marcus Wayne Edmundson, Tony Burton, Don Grogans, and Billy Ray Browngreen
ca9 · 1987 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013As appellant contends, multiple agreements can be part of a single conspiracy, State v. Choppy, 141 N.C.App. 32, 40 , 539 S.E.2d 44 (2000), because “[a] single conspiracy can include subgroups or subagreements[.]” 16 Am.Jur.2d Conspiracy § 36; United States v. Patterson, 819 F.2d 1495, 1502 (9th Cir.1987).

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Guardino v. Stategreen
mdctspecapp · 1982 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006In Montgomery v. State, 292 Md. 84 , [89-90], 437 A.2d 654, 657 (1981), the Court of Appeals found that “[i]t was error for the trial judge to tell the jury they could pay no attention to instructions on the law which did not pertain to the elements of the crime but which were standard instructions invoked to preserve the integrity of the judicial system and to assure the defendant a fair and impartial trial.” The Court remanded the case for a new trial because there was no dispute as to the law of the crime and it was error to instruct the jury that instructions were non-binding. *680 As expl

2006In Montgomery v. State, 292 Md. 84 , [89-90], 437 A.2d 654, 657 (1981), the Court of Appeals found that “[i]t was error for the trial judge to tell the jury they could pay no attention to instructions on the law which did not pertain to the elements of the crime but which were standard instructions invoked to preserve the integrity of the judicial system and to assure the defendant a fair and impartial trial.” The Court remanded the case for a new trial because there was no dispute as to the law of the crime and it was error to instruct the jury that instructions were non-binding. *680 As expl

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Lynn v. Alabamagreen
scotus · 1989 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
1 sentence

2003Cf. Gates v. Zant, 863 F.2d 1492, 1502 (11th Cir.), cert. denied, 493 U.S. 945 , 110 S.Ct. 353 , 107 L.Ed.2d 340 (1989)(“a Sandstrom error is harmless when the evidence of the element of the crime to which the instruction relates is overwhelming or when that element is not in issue”); see generally 5 Lynn McClain, Maryland Evidence § 303:2, at 461 & n. 39 (2d ed.2001)(collecting cases discussing harmless error analysis after Sandstrom error).

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Johnny Lee Gates v. Walter Zant, Warden, Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Center, Respondentgreen
ca11 · 1989 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
1 sentence

2003Cf. Gates v. Zant, 863 F.2d 1492, 1502 (11th Cir.), cert. denied, 493 U.S. 945 , 110 S.Ct. 353 , 107 L.Ed.2d 340 (1989)(“a Sandstrom error is harmless when the evidence of the element of the crime to which the instruction relates is overwhelming or when that element is not in issue”); see generally 5 Lynn McClain, Maryland Evidence § 303:2, at 461 & n. 39 (2d ed.2001)(collecting cases discussing harmless error analysis after Sandstrom error).

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Commercial Security Co. v. Donnald Drug Co.green
sc · 1918 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
1 sentence

2003Cf. Gates v. Zant, 863 F.2d 1492, 1502 (11th Cir.), cert. denied, 493 U.S. 945 , 110 S.Ct. 353 , 107 L.Ed.2d 340 (1989)(“a Sandstrom error is harmless when the evidence of the element of the crime to which the instruction relates is overwhelming or when that element is not in issue”); see generally 5 Lynn McClain, Maryland Evidence § 303:2, at 461 & n. 39 (2d ed.2001)(collecting cases discussing harmless error analysis after Sandstrom error).

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New Jersey v. T. L. O.green
scotus · 1985 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998New Jersey v. T.L.O., 469 U.S. 325, 341 , 105 S.Ct. 733, 742 , 83 L.Ed.2d 720, 734 (1985), held: [W]e have in a number of cases recognized the legality of searches and seizures based on suspicions that, although “reasonable, ” do not rise to the level of probable cause.

1998New Jersey v. T.L.O., 469 U.S. 325, 341 , 105 S.Ct. 733, 742 , 83 L.Ed.2d 720, 734 (1985), held: [W]e have in a number of cases recognized the legality of searches and seizures based on suspicions that, although “reasonable, ” do not rise to the level of probable cause.

11
Huber v. Stategreen
mdctspecapp · 1967 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
2 sentences

1995In Gooch v. State, 34 Md.App. 331, 337 , 367 A.2d 90 (1976), cert. denied, 280 Md. 735 (1977), we held that a trial court had erred by not instructing the jury as requested on “the effect and weight to be given to character testimony as such.” In Huber v. State, 2 Md.App. 245, 256-58, 234 A.2d 264 (1967), we found that a trial court had erred by refusing a request for an instruction that the defendant’s prior convictions were to be considered only in “evaluating defendant’s credibility as a witness.” Id. at 258 , 234 A.2d 264 .

1995In Gooch v. State, 34 Md.App. 331, 337 , 367 A.2d 90 (1976), cert. denied, 280 Md. 735 (1977), we held that a trial court had erred by not instructing the jury as requested on “the effect and weight to be given to character testimony as such.” In Huber v. State, 2 Md.App. 245, 256-58, 234 A.2d 264 (1967), we found that a trial court had erred by refusing a request for an instruction that the defendant’s prior convictions were to be considered only in “evaluating defendant’s credibility as a witness.” Id. at 258 , 234 A.2d 264 .

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McRae v. Stategreen
mdctspecapp · 1968 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1968–1968
1 sentence

1968See McRae v. State, 3 Md.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Maryland. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (20)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Choppy green
ncctapp · 2000
2 sentences

2013As appellant contends, multiple agreements can be part of a single conspiracy, State v. Choppy, 141 N.C.App. 32, 40 , 539 S.E.2d 44 (2000), because “[a] single conspiracy can include subgroups or subagreements[.]” 16 Am.Jur.2d Conspiracy § 36; United States v. Patterson, 819 F.2d 1495, 1502 (9th Cir.1987).

2013As appellant contends, multiple agreements can be part of a single conspiracy, State v. Choppy, 141 N.C.App. 32, 40 , 539 S.E.2d 44 (2000), because “[a] single conspiracy can include subgroups or subagreements[.]” 16 Am.Jur.2d Conspiracy § 36; United States v. Patterson, 819 F.2d 1495, 1502 (9th Cir.1987).

12013–2013
Howell v. State green
md · 1976
1 sentence

2011Id. at 390, 364 A.2d at 798 .

12011–2011
Stevenson v. State red
md · 1980
2 sentences

2006The law in Maryland is that the trial judge is charged with the duty to “delineate for the jury the following dichotomy: (i) that the jury, under Article 23, is the final arbiter of disputes as to the substantive ‘law of the crime,’ as well as the ‘legal effects of the evidence,’ and that any comments by the judge concerning these matters are advisory only; and (ii) that, by virtue of this same constitutional provision, all other aspects of the law are beyond the jury’s pale, and that judge’s comments on these matters are binding upon that body.” Stevenson v. State, 289 Md. at 180 , 423 A.2d a

2006The law in Maryland is that the trial judge is charged with the duty to “delineate for the jury the following dichotomy: (i) that the jury, under Article 23, is the final arbiter of disputes as to the substantive ‘law of the crime,’ as well as the ‘legal effects of the evidence,’ and that any comments by the judge concerning these matters are advisory only; and (ii) that, by virtue of this same constitutional provision, all other aspects of the law are beyond the jury’s pale, and that judge’s comments on these matters are binding upon that body.” Stevenson v. State, 289 Md. at 180 , 423 A.2d a

12006–2006
Monk v. State green
mdctspecapp · 1993
2 sentences

2005Razzaq also refers us to Monk v. State, 94 Md.App. 738 , 619 A.2d 166 (1993), to support his contention that the failure to instruct the jury on all of the elements of a crime is an error of constitutional dimension.

2005Razzaq also refers us to Monk v. State, 94 Md.App. 738 , 619 A.2d 166 (1993), to support his contention that the failure to instruct the jury on all of the elements of a crime is an error of constitutional dimension.

12005–2005
Sheets v. City of Hagerstown green
md · 1975
2 sentences

1998In Sheets, supra, the Court of Appeals held that a defendant in a criminal contempt proceeding is not entitled to an indictment by a Grand Jury or a trial by jury under either the Maryland Constitution or the United States Constitution. 204 Md. at 117 , 102 A.2d 734 .

1998In Sheets, supra, the Court of Appeals held that a defendant in a criminal contempt proceeding is not entitled to an indictment by a Grand Jury or a trial by jury under either the Maryland Constitution or the United States Constitution. 204 Md. at 117 , 102 A.2d 734 .

11998–1998
Gooch v. State green
mdctspecapp · 1976
2 sentences

1995In Gooch v. State, 34 Md.App. 331, 337 , 367 A.2d 90 (1976), cert. denied, 280 Md. 735 (1977), we held that a trial court had erred by not instructing the jury as requested on “the effect and weight to be given to character testimony as such.” In Huber v. State, 2 Md.App. 245, 256-58, 234 A.2d 264 (1967), we found that a trial court had erred by refusing a request for an instruction that the defendant’s prior convictions were to be considered only in “evaluating defendant’s credibility as a witness.” Id. at 258 , 234 A.2d 264 .

1995In Gooch v. State, 34 Md.App. 331, 337 , 367 A.2d 90 (1976), cert. denied, 280 Md. 735 (1977), we held that a trial court had erred by not instructing the jury as requested on “the effect and weight to be given to character testimony as such.” In Huber v. State, 2 Md.App. 245, 256-58, 234 A.2d 264 (1967), we found that a trial court had erred by refusing a request for an instruction that the defendant’s prior convictions were to be considered only in “evaluating defendant’s credibility as a witness.” Id. at 258 , 234 A.2d 264 .

11995–1995
Campbell v. State green
mdctspecapp · 1991
2 sentences

1992Campbell, 86 Md.App. at 161 , 586 A.2d 32 .

1992Campbell, 86 Md.

11992–1992
Gambrill v. State neutral
md · 1913
2 sentences

1991According to the Maryland Evidence Handbook, § 518(E)(1) at 186, “[although motive is neither an element of the crime nor a defense to it, absence of a motive is circumstantial evidence of innocence, and presence of a motive is circumstantial evidence of guilt.” In arguing that he should have been permitted to rebut the evidence of motive, appellant relies on Gambrill v. State, 120 Md. 203 , 87 A. 900 (1913), which stands for the proposition that once the prosecution has introduced evidence of a motive for fraud, it is reversible error for the trial judge to preclude a defendant from introduci

1991According to the Maryland Evidence Handbook, § 518(E)(1) at 186, “[although motive is neither an element of the crime nor a defense to it, absence of a motive is circumstantial evidence of innocence, and presence of a motive is circumstantial evidence of guilt.” In arguing that he should have been permitted to rebut the evidence of motive, appellant relies on Gambrill v. State, 120 Md. 203 , 87 A. 900 (1913), which stands for the proposition that once the prosecution has introduced evidence of a motive for fraud, it is reversible error for the trial judge to preclude a defendant from introduci

11991–1991
Jones v. State green
mdctspecapp · 1969
2 sentences

1990As the Court of Appeals stated in Gilpin v. State, 142 Md. 464, 468 , 121 A. 354 (1923) (quoting 16 C.J. 280), “ ‘[Njeither an acquittal nor a conviction of a conspiracy to commit a crime is a bar to prosecution for the commission of that crime or for aiding and abetting another to commit it.’ ” We echoed this rule in Jones v. State, 8 Md.App. 370, 380 , 259 A.2d 807 (1969) (citations omitted), “A criminal conspiracy is an offense distinct from the crime contemplated and the doctrine of merger is not applicable.” As the proof required for the murder and handgun charges, even if the State proce

1990As the Court of Appeals stated in Gilpin v. State, 142 Md. 464, 468 , 121 A. 354 (1923) (quoting 16 C.J. 280), “ ‘[Njeither an acquittal nor a conviction of a conspiracy to commit a crime is a bar to prosecution for the commission of that crime or for aiding and abetting another to commit it.’ ” We echoed this rule in Jones v. State, 8 Md.App. 370, 380 , 259 A.2d 807 (1969) (citations omitted), “A criminal conspiracy is an offense distinct from the crime contemplated and the doctrine of merger is not applicable.” As the proof required for the murder and handgun charges, even if the State proce

11990–1990
Teeter v. State green
mdctspecapp · 1985
2 sentences

1988In Teeter v. State, 65 Md.App. 105 , 499 A.2d 503 (1985), cert. denied, 305 Md. 245 , 503 A.2d 253 (1986), we considered what the State must do to establish the basis for an enhanced punishment.

1988In Teeter v. State, 65 Md.App. 105 , 499 A.2d 503 (1985), cert. denied, 305 Md. 245 , 503 A.2d 253 (1986), we considered what the State must do to establish the basis for an enhanced punishment.

11988–1988
Cross v. State green
md · 1978
1 sentence

1978In Cross v. State, 282 Md. 468 (1978) the Court of Appeals said: “Though the evidence may fall within one or more of the exceptions, the trial judge still possesses discretion as to whether it should be received.

11978–1978
Howell and Kaschenbach v. State green
mdctspecapp · 1976
2 sentences

1976The convictions were affirmed in Howell and Kaschenbach v. State, 29 Md.

1976The convictions were affirmed in Howell and Kaschenbach v. State, 29 Md.

11976–1976
Scarlett v. State green
md · 1953
1 sentence

1970We think the holdings in Scarlett v. State, 201 Md. 310 , that the acquittal of a particular crime does not bar a subsequent prosecution for a conspiracy to commit the crime, and in Rouse v. State, 202 Md. 481 , that *674 a prior conviction of a particular crime does not entitle the accused to the defense of res judicata in a subsequent prosecution for conspiracy, even though the same evidence was introduced as part of the proof of the conspiracy, still prevail.

11970–1970
Kucharczyk v. State green
md · 1964
1 sentence

1970Nor do we feel that all of the testimony of Detective Elmer Moore was inadmissible under the holding in Kucharczyk v. State, 235 Md. 334 .

11970–1970
Rouse v. State green
md · 1953
1 sentence

1970We think the holdings in Scarlett v. State, 201 Md. 310 , that the acquittal of a particular crime does not bar a subsequent prosecution for a conspiracy to commit the crime, and in Rouse v. State, 202 Md. 481 , that *674 a prior conviction of a particular crime does not entitle the accused to the defense of res judicata in a subsequent prosecution for conspiracy, even though the same evidence was introduced as part of the proof of the conspiracy, still prevail.

11970–1970
Miranda v. Arizona green
scotus · 1966
1 sentence

1970Neither v... the qualification of the rule as discussed in Barnes v. State, 1 Md. 123 nor the holdings *477 in Miranda v. Arizona, 384 U. S. 436 would control as here the statements were not made by any questioning initiated by a law enforcement official.

11970–1970
Ewell v. State green
md · 1962
1 sentence

1970In any event . had appellant simply stood mute in the face of Montgomery’s statements concerning the crime the rule set out in Ewell v. State, 228 Md. 615 would be applicable to permit his conduct to be received as an admission he ■ . .believed the statements to be true.

11970–1970
JOHNSON, ETC. v. State green
md · 1965
2 sentences

1967He relies on Johnson v. State, 238 Md. 528 , 209 A. 2d 765 .

1967He relies on Johnson v. State, 238 Md. 528 , 209 A. 2d 765 .

11967–1967
Sealfon v. United States green
scotus · 1948
2 sentences

1953Sealfon v. United States, 332 U. S. 575 , 68 S. Ct. 237 , 92 L.

1953Sealfon v. United States, 332 U. S. 575 , 68 S. Ct. 237 , 92 L.

11953–1953
People v. Liphardt neutral
mich · 1895
11915–1915

Where else courts name it

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