Kusi v. State

Section 1-202 of the Criminal Procedure Article, Maryland Code (2001, 2008 RepLVol.) provides for the appointment of an interpreter for a defendant in criminal proceedings and states:

§ 1-202. Interpreters for criminal proceedings.(a) When appointment required. — The court shall appoint a qualified interpreter to help a defendant in a criminal proceeding throughout any criminal proceeding when the defendant ...(2) cannot readily understand or communicate the English language and cannot understand a charge made against the defendant or help present the defense.1

Rule 16-819 of the Maryland Rules…