ORTH, J., delivered the opinion of the Court.
On 6 October 1977, in the District Court of Maryland, in Montgomery County, Alfred Thompson was convicted of shoplifting and two charges of assault and battery. Sentence was imposed on 13 December, and Thompson appealed to the Circuit Court for Montgomery County. He was released pending the de novo trial on appeal upon posting bond furnished by a corporate surety in the amount of $7500. At a court trial on 26 April 1978...
Let's get started

Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.
- Updated daily.
- Uncompromising quality.
- Complete, Accurate, Current.