State v. Manion

Essentially, this case requires us to consider, as we did in State v. Coleman, 423 Md. 666, 33 A.3d 468 (2011), the circumstances under which the breach of a residential construction or remodeling contract rises to the level of criminal conduct. We must determine whether the evidence adduced at trial concerning Respondent, Christopher David Manion’s (“Manion”) intent was sufficient to sustain a conviction for theft by deception under Md.Code (2002, 2012 Repl.Vol., 2014 Supp.), § 7~104(b) of the Criminal Law Article (“Crim. Law”). 1 In doing so, this Court recognizes the need to ensure the…