In Robson v. State, the court looked at how Maryland judges are restricted in sentencing defendants. The answer? Maryland judges have a lot of latitude when it comes to sentencing.
Facts of Robson v. State
Two Sheriff’s deputies, Merle and Sanchez, went to serve a peace order on the appellant at his home. They approached the appellant’s basement apartment, where they saw a lit window. After knocking loudly on the door, the appellant opened it, allegedly pointing a shotgun at Deputy Merle’s face. What was he thinking? Let’s just say Jim Beam was involved.