Booth, J.
Under a Maryland statute and corresponding court rule, which are collectively known as the "Hicks rule," a criminal trial in a circuit court must commence within 180 days of the first appearance of the defendant or defense counsel in that court—a deadline known as the "Hicks date." A continuance of the trial beyond the Hicks date...
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