State v. Faulkner

Decided 1984-11-21

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COLE, Judge. The twin issues we shall decide in this case are whether Maryland recognizes the mitigation defense of “imperfect self defense” and, if so, whether that defense applies to the statutory offense of assault with intent to murder under Maryland Code (1957, 1982 Repl.Vol.), Art. 27, § 12. We set fort…

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