Narrative Opinion Summary
The Court of Appeals of Maryland addressed the case of Michael Blaine Shatzer, Sr. v. State of Maryland, following a mandate from the U.S. Supreme Court dated February 24, 2010. The Supreme Court's decision reversed the prior judgment of the Maryland Court of Appeals and remanded the case for further proceedings consistent with its opinion. On May 10, 2010, the Maryland court vacated its previous order from September 25, 2008, which had reversed the judgment of the Circuit Court for Washington County. Consequently, the judgment of the Circuit Court was affirmed. Additionally, the costs incurred in this Court were ordered to be paid by Michael Blaine Shatzer, Sr.
Legal Issues Addressed
Affirmation of Lower Court Judgmentsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: After vacating its previous order, the Maryland Court of Appeals affirmed the judgment of the Circuit Court for Washington County.
Reasoning: On May 10, 2010, the Maryland court vacated its previous order from September 25, 2008, which had reversed the judgment of the Circuit Court for Washington County. Consequently, the judgment of the Circuit Court was affirmed.
Allocation of Costs on Appealsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Court ordered that the costs incurred in the appellate proceedings be paid by the appellant, Michael Blaine Shatzer, Sr.
Reasoning: Additionally, the costs incurred in this Court were ordered to be paid by Michael Blaine Shatzer, Sr.
Reversal and Remand by Higher Courtsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The U.S. Supreme Court reversed the Maryland Court of Appeals' prior judgment, requiring further proceedings in accordance with its opinion.
Reasoning: The Supreme Court's decision reversed the prior judgment of the Maryland Court of Appeals and remanded the case for further proceedings consistent with its opinion.