OFFICE OF THE STATE’S ATTORNEY Kim Y. Oldham Deputy State’s Attorney koldham@howardcountymd.gov

WHAT WE DO Prosecute all criminal cases within the geographic boundaries of Howard County Each county in the State, as well as Baltimore City, has its own elected State’s Attorney

TYPES OF CRIMES Felonies Misdemeanors Murder, Robbery, Burglary, Child Abuse, Drug Distribution, Arson, Kidnapping, Rape Misdemeanors Assault, Theft, DUI, Malicious Destruction of Property, Trespassing,

OUR ROLE WITH POLICE

GRAND JURY 23 citizens selected at random Serve a 4 month term Secret proceeding Hear about on-going investigations

GRAND JURY Investigate Charge – probable cause standard

COURT Litigate Evidentiary Issues Plea negotiations Legality of searches and seizure of evidence Voluntariness of suspect’s statement to police Plea negotiations Trial – beyond a reasonable doubt standard