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DELEGATE BOTHE: You are aware, I assume, of
the present state of th-e Maryland law which except in
capital cases gives an accused an absolute right to bail,
assuming that he has the funds to post. How would this
provision conflict with that, if at all?
THE CHAIRMAN: Delegate Grant.
DELEGATE GRANT: I am well aware of the present
state of Maryland law and am also well aware of the pre-
sent state of Marand practice. This would simply make
practice and law conform.
THE CHAIRMAN: Delegate Bothe.
DELEGATE BOTHE: I am speaking now of the
constitutional law and I wonder if you would answer the
question, looking cnly to the ideal execution of the laws
as set forth in their basic document, along with as it may
be practiced in various parts of the State.
THE CHAIRMAN: I don't think you can limit the
delegate's answer '-o a question.
Delegate Grant, you may answer the question.
DELEGATE GRANT: In the Maryland, the pres
state of the 'yi.c-u law is an unquestioned right to bail