Holland v. State
Maryland Court of Special Appeals
713 A.2d 364 (1998)

- Written by Sean Carroll, JD
Facts
John Holland (defendant) was charged with conspiracy to distribute cocaine. At trial, the prosecution (plaintiff) claimed that Holland and his coconspirators operated a drug ring out of a Hagerstown hotel room. The prosecution called Teresa Russ to testify that either Holland or one of his coconspirators stated in that hotel room that they were “going down to the strip to sell.” The strip was an area in Hagerstown known for its drug activity. Holland was convicted, and he appealed, claiming that Russ’s testimony was inadmissible hearsay.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Moylan, J.)
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