Legal Opinion

Biglari v. State

Court of Special Appeals of Maryland

Decided April 30, 2004No. 2271, Sept. Term, 2002PublishedCited by 15 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

MURPHY, Chief Judge.

In the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, a jury convicted Mohammad Biglari, appellant, of first degree murder and related offenses, including use of a handgun in the commission of a crime of violence. 1 The State’s evidence was sufficient to establish appellant’s guilt, but he argues that he is entitled to a new trial, and presents three questions for our review:

I. Did the trial court err in refusing to appoint an interpreter for Mr. Biglari?

II. Did the trial court err in finding no meritorious reason for discharging counsel?

III. Did the trial court err in having Mr.…

2Cases cited21 opinions

  1. Johnson v. ZerbstSupreme Court of the United States · 1938
  2. Illinois v. AllenSupreme Court of the United States · 1970
  3. Williams v. StateCourt of Special Appeals of Maryland · 1968
  4. Parren v. StateCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1987
  5. State v. SweezySupreme Court of North Carolina · 1976

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3Cited by15 opinions

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  5. In Re Elrich S.Court of Appeals of Maryland · 2010

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