Roberts v. State

RODOWSKY, Judge.

The principal issue on this appeal from a rape conviction involves alleged error in the admission of evidence. A law enforcement officer was allowed to express the opinion that Shellcross Sniffer (Sniffer) had indicated that a cap known to have been worn by the rapist had been worn by the accused. Sniffer is a dog.

Gregory Bernard Roberts (Roberts or Petitioner) was convicted at a jury trial in the Circuit Court for Kent County of first degree rape, unlawfully wearing and carrying a dangerous weapon, daytime housebreaking and attempting to steal goods valued at less than $300.…