State’s Attorney Charlie Smith and volunteers from our office served lunch today at The Frederick Rescue Mission.
This evening, Victim-Witness Coordinator for the Domestic Violence Unit Kimberly Murdock participated in a presentation for the Entre Mujeres (Among Women) program at Centro Hispano de Frederick.
State's Attorney Charlie Smith joined MADD Maryland and representatives from Frederick County law enforcement and allied agencies as they announced their "Tie One On For Safety" campaign to end drunk driving. The initiative, now in its 35th year, asks participants to display a MADD red ribbon magnet or decal on their vehicle for the holiday season to raise awareness. ![]()
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During this morning's press conference kickoff, Mr. Smith highlighted the work of drunk driving victim impact panels here in Frederick County. The panels are held every other month, 6 per year. In 2019, the program hosted over 485 attendees. At the victim impact panel, the court-ordered participants hear from victims who relay what impact drinking and driving has had on their lives such as the loss of loved ones, permanent injuries and PTSD. If the court-ordered defendant fails to attend the meeting, the defendant’s probation can be violated and jail time imposed. Those involved with the program have observed an emotional response to the victim speakers and most victim speakers are thanked for sharing their impactful stories by the court-ordered participants.![]()
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This holiday season remember-![]()
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- Plan ahead - always designate a non-drinking driver or use a ride-share or cab service to get home safely![]()
- Never ride with someone who is impaired![]()
- If you are hosting a party - make sure guests have non-alcoholic drink options and a non-drinking driver to get them home safely