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DICKENS v. STATE

No. 1739, Sept. Term, 2005.

927 A.2d 32 (2007)

175 Md. App. 231

John Otha DICKENS, Sr. v. STATE of Maryland.

Court of Special Appeals of Maryland.

July 2, 2007.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Julia Doyle Bernhardt (Nancy Forster, Public Defender on the brief), Baltimore, for appellant.

M. Jennifer Landis (Douglas F. Gansler, Attorney General, on the brief), Baltimore, for appellee.

Panel: SALMON, ADKINS, MEREDITH, JJ.

SALMON, J.

John Dickens, Sr., was married to Darlene Dowsey. A daughter named Dajon was born of the marriage. On September 13, 2004, while the two were separated, Mr. Dickens fatally shot his wife. As a result of the killing, Mr. Dickens was indicted for first-degree murder, second-degree murder (both specific intent and depraved heart), involuntary manslaughter, use of handgun in the commission of a felony, and wearing or carrying a handgun.

In April 2005...

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