Ray v. State

In this case, we are asked to interpret the words “extraordinary cause” embedded in Section 3-107 of the Criminal Procedure Article, Maryland Code (2001, 2007 Supp.), which mandates dismissal of charges against a defendant, who, having *387been found incompetent to stand trial, remains so for a period of time, such as five years in the present case.1 Specifically, John Wesley Ray, Petitioner, was indicted in the Circuit Court for Harford County for attempted first-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder, first-degree assault and second-degree assault. On January 2, 2002, Ray was adjudged…