Tibbs v. State

GILBERT, Chief Judge.

Preface

But for the fact that the evidence against Mark Tibbs was overwhelming, despite the assistant State’s attorney’s efforts to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory, we would reverse this case and remand it for a new trial. Our review of the record, however, convinces us that the prosecutor’s misdirected zeal did not deny Tibbs due process of law.

The Facts

David Lester was murdered on Lexington Street in Baltimore City following an attempted robbery of his store. Two men were seen chasing Lester across the street. Shots were heard, and the men then ran West on…