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007 - If I could walk 500 miles..." A sit down with candidate for Howard County State's Attorney, Deputy State's Attorney, and Ultra-marathoner, Kim Oldham Legal Rights Radio (LRR)
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David sits down with candidate for Howard County State’s Attorney Kim Oldham. Kim is a Deputy (Howard County) State’s Attorney, a mother of two beautiful children, a hyper-marathoner, and much much more. After graduating law school in 1996, Kim began her career as a law clerk to the Honorable Dennis Sweeney in the Circuit Court for Howard County. In 1997, she was hired as an Assistant State’s Attorney for the Howard County State’s Attorney’s Office. She prosecuted misdemeanors and traffic offenses in the District Court Division for two years before she was promoted to the Circuit Court Division to prosecute all major felonies. As a senior prosecutor Kim was a trial team leader supervising attorneys while handling every type of major crime from murder to sexual child abuse to kidnapping to armed robbery. She was also head of the drug unit, working closely with police detectives and overseeing complex wiretap investigations.
In 2011, newly elected State’s Attorney Dario J. Broccolino appointed Kim as Deputy State’s Attorney to supervise the entire District Court Division as well as attorneys in the Circuit Court Division. In addition to assisting with the administration of the office as Deputy State’s Attorney, Kim maintains a full case load prosecuting the most violent of criminals. Over the years, Kim has earned a reputation of being thorough, diligent, tough and prepared with her cases. Kim has proudly served as an advocate for countless victims, fighting to hold offenders accountable. As State’s Attorney, Kim will continue to directly serve and be accountable to the public by personally prosecuting the most violent offenders in our community.
Kim was named Prosecutor of the Year in 2002 by the Howard County Chamber of Commerce for her outstanding contributions to the community. She has also received commendation certificates from the Howard County Police Department for her hard work and dedication. Kim provides prosecutorial support for various law enforcement agencies including the Maryland State Police. Kim personally reviews all court order and subpoena requests for electronic information in cases such as distribution of child pornography, human trafficking and fraud. Kim spends countless hours preparing instructional materials and personally teaching police recruits through the Howard County Police Department’s Education and Training Division. She teaches topics covering constitutional law, search and seizure, search warrants, major crimes and criminal procedure. Kim also prepares and conducts trainings for the sworn members of the police department in their continuing education. Kim also serves on the Howard County Police Department's Body Camera Work Group Committee.
Kim has testified several times before members of the Maryland General Assembly on proposed pieces of legislation on topics such as permitting the electronic tracking of suspects through cell phone technology and increasing the maximum penalty for the crime second degree murder. Kim plans to continue to be active in the legislative process, fighting for legislation that promotes public safety.
To learn more about kim, you can visit her web page at https://www.kimoldham.com/, on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/kimoldhamforstatesattorney/, twitter at https://twitter.com/KOldham4sao, youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ZmXUyIMt77RLnf21yrNxw
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David sits down with candidate for Howard County State’s Attorney Kim Oldham. Kim is a Deputy (Howard County) State’s Attorney, a mother of two beautiful children, a hyper-marathoner, and much much more. After graduating law school in 1996, Kim began her career as a law clerk to the Honorable Dennis Sweeney in the Circuit Court for Howard County. In 1997, she was hired as an Assistant State’s Attorney for the Howard County State’s Attorney’s Office. She prosecuted misdemeanors and traffic offenses in the District Court Division for two years before she was promoted to the Circuit Court Division to prosecute all major felonies. As a senior prosecutor Kim was a trial team leader supervising attorneys while handling every type of major crime from murder to sexual child abuse to kidnapping to armed robbery. She was also head of the drug unit, working closely with police detectives and overseeing complex wiretap investigations.
In 2011, newly elected State’s Attorney Dario J. Broccolino appointed Kim as Deputy State’s Attorney to supervise the entire District Court Division as well as attorneys in the Circuit Court Division. In addition to assisting with the administration of the office as Deputy State’s Attorney, Kim maintains a full case load prosecuting the most violent of criminals. Over the years, Kim has earned a reputation of being thorough, diligent, tough and prepared with her cases. Kim has proudly served as an advocate for countless victims, fighting to hold offenders accountable. As State’s Attorney, Kim will continue to directly serve and be accountable to the public by personally prosecuting the most violent offenders in our community.
Kim was named Prosecutor of the Year in 2002 by the Howard County Chamber of Commerce for her outstanding contributions to the community. She has also received commendation certificates from the Howard County Police Department for her hard work and dedication. Kim provides prosecutorial support for various law enforcement agencies including the Maryland State Police. Kim personally reviews all court order and subpoena requests for electronic information in cases such as distribution of child pornography, human trafficking and fraud. Kim spends countless hours preparing instructional materials and personally teaching police recruits through the Howard County Police Department’s Education and Training Division. She teaches topics covering constitutional law, search and seizure, search warrants, major crimes and criminal procedure. Kim also prepares and conducts trainings for the sworn members of the police department in their continuing education. Kim also serves on the Howard County Police Department's Body Camera Work Group Committee.
Kim has testified several times before members of the Maryland General Assembly on proposed pieces of legislation on topics such as permitting the electronic tracking of suspects through cell phone technology and increasing the maximum penalty for the crime second degree murder. Kim plans to continue to be active in the legislative process, fighting for legislation that promotes public safety.
To learn more about kim, you can visit her web page at https://www.kimoldham.com/, on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/kimoldhamforstatesattorney/, twitter at https://twitter.com/KOldham4sao, youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ZmXUyIMt77RLnf21yrNxw
This podcast is brought to you by the law firm of Shapiro Zwanetz & Lake. “Your friends that defend.” Maryland’s Premier Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Law Firm. 100% free consultations with 24/7 access! https://szafirm.com// 7226 Lee Deforest Drive, Suite 207Columbia, Maryland 21046 / Ph. 410-884-6100 / Cell. 443-632-0561/ Fax. 410-884-6583 / 24/7. 410-794-6673 / Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/howardcountylawyers/ / Twitter - https://twitter.com/howardcountylaw. David Zwanetz is the host of this fine
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