Guthrie v. Vincenti

Dion Guthrie v. Patrick Vincenti, No. 2203, September Term, 2024. Opinion by Zic, J. SUMMARY JUDGMENT — STANDARD OF REVIEW Maryland appellate courts review a circuit court’s grant of summary judgment de novo, viewing the record in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party and construing reasonable inferences against the moving party. NOLO CONTENDERE PLEA — ACCEPTANCE A nolo contendere plea requires the court’s consent. Before acceptance, the court must determine that a factual basis supports the plea, and that the plea is voluntary and knowing. Upon acceptance, the court proceeds to…