Motions to modify or reduce a sentence in Maryland are extremely valuable tools to help improve a defendant's situation. Defendant is not entitled to a new trial based on purported discovery misconduct where no motion to compel or for sanctions was filed.If you do not agree with the decision the judge made, you have the following options: (1) File a motion in the District Court where the case was heard. The parties have 10 days to file a motion for a new trial in the District Court (Md. If no responsive pleading is permitted, a motion to strike must be made within 21 days after being served with the pleading. RICHARD DENNISON – Plaintiff,. v. My Motion to Vacate, or Strike, was not granted. I see this on my divorce case in Maryland. What does this mean? The court cannot render a decision on a motion to dismiss without a hearing if a party requests one. (Md.