BLACKWELL, Judge.
In the context of the facts presented here, the issue is whether the defendant is entitled, upon request, to respond to prosecutorial allegations made just before sentencing under Maryland Rule 4-342(e) — even where he has previously declined to allocute.
I.
Petitioner James Shifflett (Shifflett) was convicted of breaking and entering the dwelling house of another. See Maryland Code, (1957, 1982 Repl.Vol.), Article...
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