Vanderpool v. State

Martique Vanderpool v. State of Maryland, No. 0047, September Term, 2023. Opinion by Ripken, J. CRIMINAL LAW – SEXUAL CONTACT WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS – CUSTODY Under CR Section 3-314 a law enforcement officer is prohibited from engaging in sexual acts with a person in their custody. CR § 3-314(e)(1)(iii). The term “custody” should be interpreted consistent with the legislative history of the statute. Thus, a person who does not feel at liberty to terminate the encounter or free to leave satisfies the meaning of custody for the purpose of the statute. CRIMINAL LAW – SUFFICIENCY OF THE…