Stevenson v. State

Shawn Stevenson was convicted in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, after a jury trial, of first-degree murder, first-degree sexual offense, and two counts of wearing, carrying, or transporting a deadly weapon. On appeal, Mr. Stevenson challenges many of the circuit court’s evidentiary rulings and argues that there was insufficient evidence to support his convictions. We find no error in any of the circuit court’s rulings, hold that the evidence was sufficient, and affirm.

I. BACKGROUND

At about 2:30 p.m. on April 23, 2012, Noi Sipayboun was found dead by her sister Sonmai Sipayboun…