State v. Bircher

State of Maryland v. Jacob Bircher, No. 33, Sept. Term, 2015 Opinion by Battaglia, J. CRIMINAL LAW – TRIAL – ISSUE RELATING TO JURY TRIAL – INSTRUCTIONS AFTER SUBMISSION OF CAUSE The trial court did not abuse its discretion in giving a supplemental instruction on transferred intent after the jury asked, “We are confused on the term ‘intent.’ Does it mean to kill a person or the specific person. Can you please clarify? Thank you.” The court’s supplemental instruction was generated by the evidence and did not prejudice the defendant. Circuit Court for Carroll County, Maryland Case No.…