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Defendants have greater right under Md.’s Constitution than U.S., high court says
The Maryland Constitution gives criminal defendants a greater right to confront prosecution witnesses than guaranteed under the federal Constitution, Maryland’s top court said Thursday in holding that the accused have […]
Maryland high court lacks last word in denied post-conviction appeals
Maryland’s top court does not necessarily have the last word when convicts appeal their convictions.
Maryland high court will hear challenge to student school board members
Maryland’s top court will consider whether counties violate the state constitution by having a high school student serve as a voting member on their school boards and having non-voting-age pupils elect that member.
Student school board members will face high court challenge
An attorney for Howard County public school parents seeking the resumption of in-class learning plans to seek expedited Maryland high court review of a judge’s decision that having a high […]
Student school board member faces Md. constitutional challenge
Having a high school student serve as a voting member on the county school board upon election by fellow pupils violates the Maryland Constitution, Howard County public school parents seeking […]
Ex-prosecutor discusses career before firing by Mosby
A former city prosecutor who claims she was fired for supporting the incumbent Baltimore City state’s attorney in 2014 when Marilyn J. Mosby campaigned against him told jurors Tuesday that she […]
Law professors call omnibus crime bill unconstitutional
Fifteen local law professors have given opponents of an omnibus anti-crime bill a constitutional argument against the legislation.
Judge: Baltimore food truck restrictions too vague to enforce
A Baltimore judge ruled Wednesday that the city’s proximity ban on mobile vendors is unconstitutionally vague and cannot be enforced. Two food truck owners sued in Baltimore City Circuit Court last […]
Economist testifies to benefits of proximity ban challenged by food trucks
An economist took the witness stand Friday as Baltimore city’s sole witness to defend its proximity ban on mobile vendors and faced lengthy cross-examination from attorneys representing the food truck […]
Food truck owners argue Baltimore rule unfairly restricts businesses
Two Baltimore-area food truck owners testified Thursday how a city ordinance preventing them from operating too close to restaurants selling the same food has hindered their businesses. Joey Vanoni of […]
Baltimore city, food truck owners debate constitutionality of proximity ban
A Baltimore City Circuit Court judge will have another chance to end a lawsuit over the city’s “300-foot rule” for food trucks after hearing motions for summary judgment Wednesday. The […]
AG: Superintendent bill doesn’t violate separation of powers
A bill seeking to give the Senate confirmation authority over the next state schools superintendent does not violate the separation of powers in the Maryland Constitution, according to an advisory letter written by an assistant attorney general assigned to the General Assembly.
