ELDRIDGE, J., delivered the opinion of the Court.
The issue in this case is whether the "required evidence test" or the "actual evidence test" is the general standard under Maryland law for determining whether one criminal offense merges into another.
The defendant Brooks was charged in the Circuit Court for Wicomico County with assault with intent to murder John Frank Williams, in violation of Maryland Code (1957, 1976 Repl. Vol.), Art. 27, § 12, and...
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