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Commentary: 1997 Commencement Speech: The Honorable Robert M. Bell: Chief Judge, Court Of Appeals Of Maryland, Robert M. Bell Jan 1998

Recent Developments: Yoswick V. State: Guilty Plea Not Rendered Involuntary, Even If Defendant Is Not Informed Of Parole Consequences, Samuel N. Shapiro Jan 1998

Drug Courier Profiles: An Infringement On Fourth Amendment Rights, Irene Dey Jan 1998

Recent Developments: Harford County V. Town Of Bel Air: County Has No Governmental Immunity In Contract Actions, Regardless Of Whether Contract Involves Proprietary Or Governmental Function, Theo Ogune Jan 1998

Recent Developments: Hyle V. Motor Vehicle Admin.: Motor Vehicle Administration May Not Suspend The License Of A Motorist Who Refuses A Blood Alcohol Test When No Qualified Person Is Available To Administer Breath Test To Which A Motorist Previously Consented, Marianna Bravo Jan 1998

Recent Developments: Kostelec V. State: Present Tense Language Of Search Warrant Statute Does Not Permit Issuance Of Anticipatory Search Warrant Based On Future Evidence Of A Criminal Act, John Magee Jan 1998

Recent Developments: Tuer V. Mcdonald: A Change In Medical Protocol Does Not Qualify For An Exception To The General Rule Barring Admission Of Evidence Of Subsequent Remedial Measures, Sean Patrick Casey Jan 1998

How Judges Judge: Theories On Judicial Decision Making, Timothy J. Capurso Jan 1998

Recent Developments: Farris V. State: Failure To Appear For A Court Mandated Weekend Detention Does Not Constitute The Crime Of Escape In Allegany County, David Schmitz Jan 1998

Recent Developments: Garrison V. State: A Post-Conviction Petitioner May Receive A Belated De Novo Appeal Without Presenting Evidence Of Its Likely Success, Bryson M. Filbert Iii Jan 1998

Recent Developments: Le Marc's Management Corp. V. Valentin: Actual Knowledge Of A False Statement Is Required For An Award Of Punitive Damages In Defamation Action, Steven E. Shane Jan 1998

Recent Developments: Philip Morris, Inc. V. Glendening: The Attorney General May Enter Into Contingency Fee Contracts With Private Law Firms To Secure Representation For The State, Kimberly C. Pace Jan 1998

Recent Developments: Shields V. Wagman: A Landlord Who Knew Of The Viciousness Of A Tenant's Dog, But Failed To Rid The Premises Of Such Danger, May Be Liable For Injuries The Dog Inflicts On Invitees In The Common Areas Of Property Under The Landlord's Control, Kofi Asamoah Jan 1998

Recent Developments: Sippio V. State: Medical Examiner's Testimony As To Murder Victim's Manner Of Death Is Appropriate Where The Autopsy Report Has Been Admitted Into Evidence, Cheryl F. Matricciani Jan 1998

Recent Developments: Vf Corp. V. Wrexham Aviation Corp.: Seller's Nondisclosure Of Potential Tax Liability To Buyer Does Not Constitute Fraud Where Seller Lacks Knowledge Of Final Tax Estimate And Relies Upon The Advice Of Counsel, Walter W. Green Jan 1998

Recent Developments: Maryland Voters Amend State's Constitution, Samuel N. Shapiro Jan 1998

Forum Faces: The Honorable Robert M. Bell Jan 1998

Recent Developments: Hudson V. United States: Imposition Of Civil And Criminal Penalties Not An Automatic Violation Of The Double Jeopardy Clause, Amy B. Tate Jan 1998

Recent Developments: Post V. Bregman: Rule Of Professional Conduct Regarding The Splitting Of Attorney's Fees May Extend Beyond Disciplinary Proceedings, Gwendolyn S. Lubbert Jan 1998

Recent Developments: Key-El V. State: Pre-Arrest Silence In The Presence Of A Police Officer May Be Admitted Into Evidence As A Tacit Admission, Anna R. Benshoof Jan 1998

Recent Developments: Imperial V. Drapeau: Witness Statements Contained In Letters Of Complaint To Government Representatives Are Entitled To Protection Of Absolute Privilege, Anne Bodnar Jan 1998

Recent Developments: Noble V. Bruce: Testator's Beneficiaries May Not Maintain A Legal Malpractice Action Against Testator's Attorney Where No Privity Exists Between The Beneficiaries And The Attorney, Alexandra C. Clark Jan 1998

Recent Developments: Wynn V. State: Absence Of Mistake Exception Applies To The General Rule Excluding Evidence Of Prior Crimes Where Defendant Raises The Defense Of Mistake For The Same Crime For Which He Is On Trial, Stacey E. Burnett Jan 1998

Forum Faces: The Honorable Martha F. Rasin Jan 1998

University Of Baltimore Law Forum Volume 28 Number 1 (Winter/Spring 1998) Front Matter Jan 1998

Monday Morning Quarterback: Maryland V. Wilson Revisited: Introduction, Reginald L. Smith Jan 1998

Monday Morning Quarterback: Maryland V. Wilson Revisited: For The Respondent, Byron L. Warnken Jan 1998

Monday Morning Quarterback: Maryland V. Wilson Revisited: For The Petitioner, J. Joseph Curran Jr., Kathryn Grill Graeff Jan 1998

Maryland Rule 5-704(B): Where To Draw The Line For Ultimate Issue Testimony, Lisa Cuozzo Jan 1998

Recent Developments: Selected Opinions Of The Maryland Attorney General, Samuel N. Shapiro, John B. Bratt, John Magee Jan 1998