Preston v. State

IRMA S. RAKER (Retired, Specially Assigned), J.

Dontae Preston, appellant, was convicted in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City of first-degree murder, use of a handgun in the commission of a crime of violence, and wearing, carrying, and transporting a handgun. Before this Court he presents the following question for our review: Did the court abuse its discretion in declining to give a “witness promised benefit” jury instruction? We shall hold that the trial court did not abuse its discretion and affirm.

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Appellant was indicted by the Grand Jury for Baltimore City with first-degree murder, use…