Bingman v. State

Appellant, Bruce Alan Bingman (Bingman), was convicted on June 6, 1978, of distribution of a controlled dangerous substance, phencyclidine, in violation of Maryland Code (1957, 1976 Repl. Vol.), Art. 27, § 286 (a) (1). His trial was before a judge sitting without a jury. He presents two questions to us, (1) “Was the evidence sufficient to sustain the conviction?” and, (2) “Did the trial judge err in considering [Bingman’s] juvenile record at sentencing?” Counsel raised the issue of the sufficiency of the evidence “[a]t [Bingman’s] express request____” We granted the writ of certiorari because…