Williams v. State

Craig Williams v. State of Maryland, No. 13, September Term, 2018. Opinion by Greene, J. CRIMINAL PROCEDURE – MARYLAND RULE 4-331(a) – MOTION FOR NEW TRIAL The Court of Appeals held that the error of supplying the jury with an instruction that was an incorrect statement of law was not harmless. The instruction was on the sole charge, first- degree child abuse, lodged against the Petitioner. We cannot say beyond a reasonable doubt that the error in no way influenced the verdict. Therefore, we reverse and remand the case for a new trial. Circuit Court for Montgomery County IN THE COURT OF…