State v. Robertson

BISHOP, Judge.

On October 23, 1986, the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County dismissed all criminal charges against Wilson Robertson, Jr. on the ground that a violation of Maryland Rule 4-271 had occurred. The State of Maryland challenges the circuit court’s dismissal by raising one issue: “Whether the trial court clearly erred in dismissing the charges under Rule 4-271 because a judge other than the administrative judge had postponed the case for good cause shown?” For the reasons stated below, we shall affirm the lower court's decision.

FACTS

Appellee was indicted by the Grand Jury for…