Anne Arundel County Circuit Court Criminal Docket- Monday, September 30

The following list of names and cases were randomly selected from the criminal docket that is published and posted on the circuit court's website daily.  The information posted here should only be used for informational purposes only and in no way should be considered as the actual-full docket. Any errors are unintended and Report Annapolis and/or The T. Christopher-Boston Media Group will not accept any fault or liability from anyone who is somehow harmed due to the misuse and/or misunderstanding of this information.  Neither Report Annapolis nor The T. Christopher-Boston Media Group will accept any questions, provide any advice and/or offer any further information regarding the cases that have been randomly selected and published here.  Anyone with questions/concerns are encouraged to contact the Circuit Court directly: (410) 222-1397, or the Public Defenders Office: (410) 295-8800.

The following cases are scheduled for jury trials in courtroom 4A at 9AM on Monday, September 30, 2019:

NATALIE LUZ KINCAID---ATT 1ST DEG. MURDER---C02CR18001839

BRANDON LAMAR MADDOX---ASSAULT-FIRST DEGREE---C02CR19000268

DA'LONTAE RYAN WALKER---KIDNAPPING---C-02-CR-19-000313

What is a jury trial? A jury trial, or trial by jury, is a lawful proceeding in which a jury makes a decision or findings of fact. It is distinguished from a bench trial in which a judge or panel of judges makes all decisions. A criminal jury is usually made up of 12 members, though fewer may sit on cases involving lesser offenses. Criminal juries decide whether the defendant committed the crime as charged. In several southern states, the jury sets punishment, while in most states and at the federal level, it is set by the judge.  Lawyers and judges select juries by a process known as “voir dire,” which is Latin for “to speak the truth.” In voir dire, the judge and attorneys for both sides ask potential jurors questions to determine if they are competent and suitable to serve in the case.