Rainey v. State

Robert Rainey v. State of Maryland, No. 3094, Sept. Term 2018. Opinion by Arthur, J. EVIDENCE—STATEMENT OF IDENTIFICATION A prior consistent statement of identification is admissible under a recognized exception to the rule against hearsay. Such a statement may be excluded if its probative value is substantially outweighed by the danger of unfair prejudice. CRIMINAL LAW—PHYSICAL APPEARANCE—CONCEALMENT OR DESTRUCTION OF EVIDENCE In some circumstances, a defendant’s physical attributes and physical appearance may be evidence that the factfinder can consider at trial. It follows that when…