Myers v. State

Melvin Albert Myers, appellant, was found guilty by Judge Grady in the Criminal Court of Baltimore of common law assault, larceny, and robbery with a dangerous and deadly weapon. He was sentenced to the Maryland Penitentiary for fourteen years.

On January 11, 1964, at 10:00 a.m., Concetta Butler opened Cicero’s Tavern. A half hour later, Myers came in and ordered some drinks. At 11:30 that morning Mrs. Butler left the bar and walked to her car parked on the street. As she started for the driver’s side of the car, Myers walked up to her and she felt a jab in her ribs. She looked down to see a…