Wells v. State

Appellant, William Herman Wells, was tried on February 28, 1969 in the Criminal Court of Baltimore in a non-jury trial by Judge George D. Solter for shoplifting and assault with intent to murder. Judge Solter found him guilty on both charges and sentenced appellant to eighteen months and ten years, respectively, the terms running consecutively. Appellant presents six questions for the consideration of the Court. They are:

1. Did the State fail to establish legally sufficient evidence of the ownership of the items alleged to have been stolen ?

2. Did the court err in permitting the State to…