Kirsner v. State

Appellant, Milton Franklin Kirsner, was convicted on 27 February 1974 in the District Court of Maryland, sitting in Anne Arundel County, of failing to drive in a designated lane. A fine of $10.00 was imposed, but was suspended, on the condition that appellant attend the traffic clinic. He was also required to pay costs of $5.00. He appealed to the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County, where the case was tried de novo on 3 May 1974 before Judge Matthew S. Evans, without a jury. Judge Evans entered a finding of guilty, imposed a fine of $10.00 and costs, and suspended the fine.

We granted…