State v. Jenkins

ELDRIDGE, Judge.

The issue in this case is whether separate sentences may be imposed for assault with intent to murder in violation of Maryland Code (1957, 1982 Repl.Vol.), Art. 27, § 12, and assault with intent to maim, disfigure or disable in violation of Art. 27, § 386, where both convictions are based upon a single act of assault. 1

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Tony Lava Jenkins was charged in the Circuit Court for Calvert County with assault with intent to murder, assault with intent to maim, disfigure or disable, simple assault and carrying a handgun, and he requested a jury trial. At trial the victim, Alfred…