Herring v. State

Appellant, Alton Herring, was convicted by a jury sitting in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City of possession of a regulated firearm after having been previously convicted of a disqualifying crime, and wearing, carrying, and transporting a handgun. 1

Appellant noted a timely appeal and presents three questions for our review:

I. Did the trial court err in denying appellant’s motion to suppress?

II. Did the trial court err in refusing to amend the verdict sheet?

III. Did the trial court err in allowing the prosecutor to repeatedly misstate the definition of constructive possession during closing…