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State of Maryland v. Anthony D'Angelo Wilkins
Date: 02-21-2025
Case Number: 08-K-17-241
Judge:
Court: Circuit Court, Charles County, Maryland
Plaintiff's Attorney: Charles County, Maryland State's Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
La Plata, Maryland, criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with second-degree murder.
Following the altercation, Appellant and his friends exited the bar. Subsequently, Perkins and a large crowd exited the bar into the parking lot. Once outside, Perkins saw Appellant and his friends, and pointed them out to the large crowd in the parking lot. Shortly thereafter, Appellant fired shots into the crowd, which struck three individuals. These individuals include Miaquita Gray ("Gray"), Anthony Thomas ("Thomas"), and Steven Mason ("Mason"). One bullet fatally struck Gray and the second bullet grazed Thomas' leg. The third bullet struck Mason near his pants pocket; however, he did not sustain any injuries due to the location of his cell phone.
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Legal issue Did the Circuit Court commit reversible error by admitting evidence of an unrelated shooting and a prejudicial video recording without proper evidentiary foundation in a murder trial?
Key Phrases Shooting incident. Circuit Court reversible error. Appellate review questions. Consciousness of guilt. Hearsay evidence.
Following the altercation, Appellant and his friends exited the bar. Subsequently, Perkins and a large crowd exited the bar into the parking lot. Once outside, Perkins saw Appellant and his friends, and pointed them out to the large crowd in the parking lot. Shortly thereafter, Appellant fired shots into the crowd, which struck three individuals. These individuals include Miaquita Gray ("Gray"), Anthony Thomas ("Thomas"), and Steven Mason ("Mason"). One bullet fatally struck Gray and the second bullet grazed Thomas' leg. The third bullet struck Mason near his pants pocket; however, he did not sustain any injuries due to the location of his cell phone.
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Legal issue Did the Circuit Court commit reversible error by admitting evidence of an unrelated shooting and a prejudicial video recording without proper evidentiary foundation in a murder trial?
Key Phrases Shooting incident. Circuit Court reversible error. Appellate review questions. Consciousness of guilt. Hearsay evidence.
Outcome:
Affirmed
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Maryland v. Anthony D'Angelo Wilkins?
The outcome was: Affirmed
Which court heard State of Maryland v. Anthony D'Angelo Wilkins?
This case was heard in Circuit Court, Charles County, Maryland, MD.
Who were the attorneys in State of Maryland v. Anthony D'Angelo Wilkins?
Plaintiff's attorney: Charles County, Maryland State's Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best La Plata Lawyer Directory.
When was State of Maryland v. Anthony D'Angelo Wilkins decided?
This case was decided on February 21, 2025.