State v. Hicks

Digges, Cole and Davidson, JJ„ dissent and Davidson, J., filed a dissenting opinion in which Digges and Cole, JJ., join at page 321 infra. See per curiam filed July 19, 1979, in denying motion for reconsideration at page 334 infra.

This appeal draws into question the proper application of Maryland Rule 746 which governs the scheduling of criminal cases for trial. The rule provides:

“a. General Provision.

Within 30 days after the earlier of the appearance of counsel or the first appearance of the defendant before the court pursuant to Rule 723 (Appearance — Provision for or Waiver of Counsel), a…