Muldrow v. State

Albert M. Muldrow, Jr. v. State of Maryland, No. 1898, September Term, 2021. Opinion by Getty, Joseph M., J. HEADNOTES: JURY – COMPETENCY OF JURORS, CHALLENGES, AND OBJECTIONS – BIAS AND PREJUDICE When the evidence presented at trial will implicate, either directly or indirectly, the sexual orientation or sexual proclivities of a defendant or witness, the court must inquire about any potential bias among the jurors against homosexuality or homosexual acts. The court does not need to ask the voir dire question exactly as it is phrased, however, and may rephrase the question if appropriate.…