Questions and Answers
When did the crime take place?
February 3, 1986
What was the crime and where did it happen?
Armed robbery at Godfather's Pizza restaurant
What county did the crime occur in?
Prince George County
What was one of the robbers wearing?
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Who did the police obtain arrest warrants for?
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What was Buie's house placed under?
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When did the police execute the arrest warrant for Buie?
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How many officers went into Buie's house?
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Who announced to the basement that anyone who was down there had to reveal themselves?
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Who entered the basement?
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Did the trial court suppress the motion to throw away the running suit?
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What did the jury convict Buie of?
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What did the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland do?
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What did the Court of Appeals of Maryland do?
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Was the evidence eventually thrown out by the Supreme Court?
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Study Notes
Case Overview: Maryland v Buie
- Armed robbery occurred on February 3, 1986, at Godfather's Pizza restaurant in Prince George County.
- The robbers were identified, and arrest warrants were issued for Jerome Edward Buie and Lloyd Allen.
Incident Details
- One of the robbers was reported to be wearing a red running suit during the crime.
- Buie's residence was placed under police surveillance following the issuance of arrest warrants.
Arrest Actions
- Police executed the arrest warrant for Buie on February 5th, with approximately 6-7 officers entering his home.
- Corporal James Rozar announced to individuals in the basement to reveal themselves during the operation.
- Detective Joseph Frolich was the officer who entered the basement first.
Legal Proceedings
- The trial court suppressed evidence related to the red running suit, meaning it could not be used against Buie.
- A jury convicted Buie of robbery with a deadly weapon based on the remaining evidence.
Appeals Process
- The Court of Special Appeals of Maryland upheld the trial court’s decision regarding the suppression of the running suit evidence.
- Conversely, the Court of Appeals of Maryland reversed the decision in a close 4-3 vote, stating the State failed to meet the probable cause requirement.
Supreme Court Ruling
- The evidence related to the running suit was not ultimately thrown out by the Supreme Court, allowing the conviction to stand.
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This quiz covers key details from the case of Maryland v Buie, including the date of the crime, the location, and descriptions of the suspects. Test your knowledge about this notable armed robbery and its circumstances.
