Petition GRANTED. Judgment VACATED and case REMANDED for further consideration in light of Williams v. Illinois, 567 U. S. ___ (2012). (orders list)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of June 28, 2012.

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of June 21, 2012.

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of March 23, 2012.

Brief of respondent Norman Bruce Derr in opposition filed.

Response Requested . (Due February 21, 2012)

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of February 17, 2012.

Waiver of right of respondent Norman Bruce Derr to respond filed.

Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due January 6, 2012)

Maryland, Petitioner, represented by Robert Kinsey Taylor Jr.

Norman Bruce Derr, Respondent, represented by Stephen B. Mercer