Court of Appeals of Maryland March 27, 1987, 152 September Term, 1985 (Christian v. State)

COLE, Judge.

We granted certiorari in this case to determine whether, prior to sentencing, a trial court may reconsider and vacate its order granting a criminal defendant a new trial.

The relevant facts may be recounted briefly. Christian was convicted on May 3, 1984, of daytime housebreaking, breaking and entering, and theft.