Green v. State

“Whether a witness can positively identify the [defendant] at the scene of the crime is often the cardinal facet of a determination of guilt.” Williams v. State, 364 Md. 160, 179, 771 A.2d 1082, 1093 (2001). In other words, “[identification testimony may be outcome determinative[.]” Id. at 174, 771 A.2d at 1090. “[H]ence, any solid preparation of a defense demands this information.” Id. at 174, 771 A.2d at 1090.

During discovery in a criminal case in a circuit court, Maryland Rule 4-263(d)(7)(B) requires the State to disclose to the defense, without the necessity of a request, “[a]ll relevant…