Maryland Criminal Law and Policy

A Resource for Practitioners within Maryland's Criminal Justice System

Shiflett v. State

Posted on September 28, 2016 by admin

JEFFREY MICHAEL SHIFLETT v. STATE OF MARYLAND
Court of Special Appeals, Nazarian, Sept. 28, 2016,
6th Amendment – Trial Restraint – Giving an unruly defendant the choice of wearing an ankle bracelet that delivers a stun if activated or not participating in his trial was not inappropriate in light of his demeanor
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In Re: DM

Posted on June 29, 2016 by admin

IN RE: D.M.
Court of Special Appeals, Sharer, June 29, 2016,
Juvenile Restraints – Juveniles should not be shackled while appearing at juvenile court hearings, unless and until there has been a finding on the record that the juvenile poses a security concern or threat that would disrupt those particular proceedings or involve danger to the juvenile or others

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