Sacchet v. Blan

RAKER, Judge.

This case presents a single question of statutory interpretation of a provision within Article 27 of the Maryland Code: Is “manslaughter by automobile” under § 388 a “crime of violence” as defined by § 643B(a) for purposes of determining an inmate’s good conduct credits pursuant to § 700(d)? We shall hold that manslaughter by automobile is not such a crime.

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The relevant facts and procedural history of this case, gleaned primarily from the parties’ stipulation in the habeas corpus proceeding which gave rise to Petitioner’s appeal, are as follows:

Respondent was convicted of…