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State of Maryland v. Neville Lloyd Hibbert
Date: 07-17-2026
Case Number: 1427-2025
Judge: James A. Kenney
Court: Circuit Court, City of Baltimore, Maryland (Baltimore County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: City of Baltimore State's Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Baltimore, Maryland criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with manufacturing and distributing cocaine.
Reported by Kent Morlan
Mr. Hibbert's plea was entered in reliance on counsel's assurance that there would be no immigration consequences. That affirmative advice was wrong. As a result, Mr. Hibbert was denied the opportunity to make an informed choice of whether to plead guilty or go to trial. Under Reyes, his plea cannot stand.
Legal issue Did the coram nobis court err in denying the petition when the plea was entered based on trial counsel's ineffective assistance and affirmative misadvice about immigration consequences?
Key Phrases Ineffective assistance of counsel. Deportation consequences. Guilty plea. Presumption of regularity. Coram nobis relief.
Reported by Kent Morlan
Mr. Hibbert's plea was entered in reliance on counsel's assurance that there would be no immigration consequences. That affirmative advice was wrong. As a result, Mr. Hibbert was denied the opportunity to make an informed choice of whether to plead guilty or go to trial. Under Reyes, his plea cannot stand.
Legal issue Did the coram nobis court err in denying the petition when the plea was entered based on trial counsel's ineffective assistance and affirmative misadvice about immigration consequences?
Key Phrases Ineffective assistance of counsel. Deportation consequences. Guilty plea. Presumption of regularity. Coram nobis relief.
Outcome:
Reversed
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Maryland v. Neville Lloyd Hibbert?
The outcome was: Reversed
Which court heard State of Maryland v. Neville Lloyd Hibbert?
This case was heard in Circuit Court, City of Baltimore, Maryland (Baltimore County), MD. The presiding judge was James A. Kenney.
Who were the attorneys in State of Maryland v. Neville Lloyd Hibbert?
Plaintiff's attorney: City of Baltimore State's Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Baltimore Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was State of Maryland v. Neville Lloyd Hibbert decided?
This case was decided on July 17, 2026.