1. OFFICE OF THE STATE’S ATTORNEY
Kim Y. Oldham
Deputy State’s Attorney

2. 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

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

4. OUR ROLE WITH POLICE

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

6. GRAND JURY
Investigate
Charge – probable cause standard

7. 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