Legal Opinion
In Re Samuel M.
Court of Appeals of Maryland
Decided March 9, 1982No. [No. 125, September Term, 1981.]PublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtSmith, J.
Petitioner Samuel M. challenges the validity of Maryland Code (1974,1980 Repl. Vol.) § 3-817 (c), Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article, in his effort to avoid trial under the regular criminal procedure. He claims it is "unconstitutional insofar as it imposes a presumption of guilt for purposes of waiver of juvenile jurisdiction.” 1 We disagree.
A petition filed in the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County claimed that Samuel M. was delinquent. The specific delinquent acts alleged were assault with intent to rob, assault and battery, an attempt to steal property having a value of less…
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