Mundell v. State

On appeal the defendant (Irvin Frederick Mundell), who was convicted of breaking into a barber shop with intent to commit a felony and with attempted larceny, contends: (i) that his statement to the police was not freely and voluntarily given; (ii) that his counsel did not have sufficient time to prepare his defense; and (iii) that the evidence was insufficient to show that he intended to commit a felony.

In the early morning of November 17, 1964, as Corporal Curtis R. Nunn of the Anne Arundel County Police was patrolling the downtown area of Glen Burnie, he heard the breaking of glass. When…