Circuit Court Division
Attorneys in the Circuit Court Division handle major felony cases, most of which have been presented to the Grand Jury for indictment. Assistant State's Attorneys in the Circuit Court Division are assigned to one of that Division's eight Units:
Homicide, Firearms & Narcotics Trafficking and Assets Forfeiture Units
Homicide Unit (301) 952-3445
Firearms & Narcotics Trafficking Unit (301) 952-3146
Asset Forfeiture Unit (301) 952-3548
The Homicide and Firearms & Narcotics Trafficking Units investigate and prosecute the most violent and destructive crimes committed in Prince George's County.
The attorneys in this unit work closely with law enforcement officials in the investigation of each homicide. Together, they gather the evidence to charge and convict those involved in these acts of violence.
The Firearms & Narcotics Trafficking Unit aggressively prosecutes people involved in drug trafficking. Using Maryland's Nuisance Abatement and Asset Forfeiture laws, the Firearms & Narcotics Trafficking Unit works to evict drug dealers from houses and apartments where drug dealing is rampant and to seize the assets of drug dealers. The State's Attorney's Office also actively participates in the Washington/Baltimore High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) program. This is a federal, state and local partnership designed to decrease the number of hard-core drug users, eliminate drug and firearm trafficking organizations and reduce drug-related violence.
Felony Trial Unit
(301) 952-3500
The Felony Trial Unit handles major crimes other than homicide and narcotics cases. This includes difficult cases involving assault, burglary, robbery, rape, child abuse, sexual assault, theft, carjacking, embezzlement and public wrongdoing.
Child Abuse/Sex Unit
(301) 952-3500
The Child Abuse/Sex Unit specializes in the prosecution of cases involving assault and abuse of children, women and the elderly. The attorneys, victim/witness coordinators and investigators in this unit serve as advocates for victims making sure those who have been harmed by abuse or assault are treated compassionately and fairly by the criminal justice system.
Economic Crimes Unit
(301) 952-3500
The Economic Crimes Unit prosecutes cases involving fraud, embezzlement, theft and other "white collar" crimes. This includes public misconduct and conflict of interest cases.
Violent Offender Unit
(301) 952-3500
The Violent Offender Unit focuses on the investigation, prosecution and sentencing of repeat violent offenders, especially those armed with firearms.
Grand Jury Unit
(301) 952-5448
The Grand Jury Unit reviews and schedules all criminal investigations and indictable cases and then presents those cases to the Grand Jury. District attorneys along with experienced assistant prosecutors review each case and monitors subsequent trial of the prosecutions of indictments returned from the Grand Jury.
Assistant prosecutors may work on cases with the assistance of investigative staff or a local law enforcement agency representative who originally worked on the investigation.
The Domestic Violence Unit
(301)-952-3147 or (301)-952-3149
The Domestic Violence Unit is dedicated to the prosecution of both misdemeanor and felony crimes where the defendant and victim are involved in an intimate relationship (married, dating, living together or child in common). The Unit handles both misdemeanors in the District Court and felonies in the Circuit Court and has specially trained attorneys and legal assistants who are available to meet with, interview and assist the victims of domestic abuse prior to court.
For more information, please go to Domestic Violence Crisis Center and Five Ways to Fight Domestic Violence.
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