Major Offender Unit, MOU, is targeting for heightened and aggressive prosecution individuals that are repeat drug felony offenders, heroin and prescription drug dealers that are connected to overdose deaths, those participating in drug distribution organizations and conspiracies, violent offenders and those committing troublesome crimes causing significant community problems.
The Special Victims Unit, SVU, comprised of 3 prosecutors, a victim advocate and an investigator. The SVU is dedicated to the investigation and prosecution of all child abuse, sexual assaults, elder physical and sexual abuse, human trafficking, child pornography and domestic violence related crimes. SVU members partner with local agencies, law enforcement and services providers to provide support and assistance to victims of these crimes.
The Economic Crimes Unit ECU, investigates and prosecutes a variety of financial crimes such as felony theft, fraud, elder financial abuse and identity theft. Investigation of these crimes can often be complex and time-consuming. Attorneys and investigators work collaboratively to obtain information, review evidence, interview witnesses and make appropriate charging determinations. ECU also strives to increase awareness of financial crimes by making community presentations and teaching at legal and law enforcement training forums.
Circuit Court prosecute criminal cases that occur in Carroll County including homicides, burglaries, armed robberies thefts, assaults, narcotics and firearms crimes. After reviewing the felony cases for probable cause and accuracy of the charges, the cases are then presented to Grand Jury. Our Circuit Court Attorney also assist in the crime scenes criminal investigation and advise and assist law enforcement during investigation.
The District Court Division is comprised of eight prosecutors and six dedicated members of support staff. They handle the full range of cases from domestic violence and misdemeanor assaults, DUI’s and serious traffic offenses, and felonies with concurrent jurisdiction. This division charges cases, reviews civilian charged complaints as well as police investigations and present them in bench trials before the District Court Judge. Besides trials, the division handles every violation of probation, modification and review hearings.
The Investigations Division of the State‘s Attorney office is made up of five law enforcement professionals who conduct a wide range of criminal investigations. These investigations are aimed at providing evidence in sometimes complex cases. Investigators are involved in locating witnesses, presenting evidence before the Grand Jury and assisting other law enforcement agencies when requested. Investigators work closely with the State’s Attorney Special Victim Unit, Economic Crimes Unit, and the Major Offender Unit where expertise is needed in these sensitive cases.
Drug Education & Treatment Liaison
Tim Weber, APS
Tim designed an Opiate & Heroin prevention school program for high school students “Special O.P.T.S”, Opiate Prevention & Teen Support. Tim has also spoke with local college campus, community groups and parents regarding the signs of drug use and trends in young adults. Tim is the One-Stop-Shop for all the addiction services in our office and community.
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