173 Md. App. 161 - Williams v. State’s Empirical Analysis

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6 state decisions

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1. “In context, it seems rather clear that, in transcription, “not” was omitted from the third sentence. In essence, counsel argued that one of the vehicles was not in appellant’s possession and that he intended to return the other vehicles. While counsel did not specifically mention intent or mens rea, the argument, in context, appears to relate to appellant’s intent or state of mind. Consequently, we shall review appellant’s contentions on their merits.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Bible v. State

2. “Judge, the question is whether or not — the statute is fairly specific, the State has to prove that the defendant refused or willfully neglected to return the vehicle. I think the evidence is he knew — they were in constant contact — he was going to bring it back. One of the vehicles was in the possession of the defendant. That vehicle was returned. They got the vehicle from the police. I think there is some missing link.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Bible v. State