In the Matter of McCloy

In the Matter of Mark McCloy, Case No. 673, September Term 2022. Opinion filed on May 1, 2023, by Berger, J. DISQUALIFYING CRIME – STATUTORY INTERPRETATION – QUESTION OF LAW – DE NOVO STANDARD OF REVIEW Under Maryland’s firearms regulations, the determination of whether an out-of-state conviction constitutes a “disqualifying crime” under Section 5-101(g) of Maryland’s Public Safety Article is a matter of statutory interpretation, and, therefore, it is a question of law reviewed de novo. DISQUALIFYING CRIME – OUT-OF-STATE CONVICTION – EQUIVALENCE TO MARYLAND STATUTE Under Maryland’s firearms…