Tony Talks Charles County Crime

On this episode, State's Attorney Tony Covington explains the purpose and functionality of a Civilian Review Board to review citizen claims of excessive force by police in Charles County and nationwide.

On this episode of Tony Talks Charles County Crime, State’s Attorney Tony Covington sits with Executive Assistant Kristen Schulz and Public Relations Specialist Kandes Carter to discuss child sexual and physical abuse. Included in the discussion: 00:01:06 What is Child Abuse?00:03:07 Corporal Punishment00:06:43 Child Sexual Abuse00:08:37 "Stranger-Danger" and Danger from People Children Know00:10:12 What is "Grooming"?00:11:20 Grooming Children and Adults00:13:11 Why Kids Don't Report Sexual Abuse00:14:50 Indicators of Abuse00:16:33 Communicating with Kids About Abuse (What to Say)00:19:46 Frequency of Sexual Assault Victims Reporting Immediately and Why00:22:28 How to Report Abuse00:24:39 Abuse in Schools and What We Can Do for Prevention00:30:22 Summary of Episode SAO Information:Website: https://bit.ly/2FEFilB Facebook: https://bit.ly/2QWIPOw Twitter: https://bit.ly/2FwRaHn

On this episode of Tony Talks Charles County Crime, State's Attorney Tony Covington discusses what plea agreements/plea deals are and why they actually are a good thing for the criminal justice system.00:02:13 Explanation of Plea Deals00:03:32 Why Plea Deals Are Necessary00:04:39 Unpredictable Juries and Accountability 00:07:23 Considering Judges’ Sentencings00:09:51 Why Defendants Are Charged Multiple Counts00:13:45 The Certainty of a Plea00:14:43 Changes in Evidence00:15:44 Holding People Accountable SAO Information:Website: https://bit.ly/2FEFilB Facebook: https://bit.ly/2QWIPOw Twitter: https://bit.ly/2FwRaHn

On this episode of Tony Talks Charles County Crime, part 2 of a two-episode discussion, State's Attorney Tony Covington offers solutions to the drunk driving problem discussed in part one. He is joined by Executive Assistant Kristen Schulz and Public Relations Specialist Kandes Carter, both of the State's Attorney's Office, in a question/answer style format.00:03:05 Responsibility of Drivers00:05:58 Technology Assessing Sobriety00:08:37 Expansion of Portable Breathalyzer Tests00:11:44 Fixing Society's Attitude About Drunk Driving00:15:10 Law Enforcement & Catching Drunk Drivers00:20:15 Behavior-Changing SentencingTo listen to Part One of the Drunk Driving podcast, which discusses the drunk driving problem and its causes, please click here. Website: https://bit.ly/2FEFilB Facebook: https://bit.ly/2QWIPOw Twitter: https://bit.ly/2FwRaHn

On this episode of Tony Talks Charles County Crime, State's Attorney Tony Covington discusses the deadly choice that kills over 10,000 people in America per year: drunk driving. In part one of a two-episode discussion, State's Attorney Covington breaks down the problem of drunk driving and its causes, while also sharing a gripping true-life narrative of how drunk driving affected one family forever. 01:38 - Victim Impact Account06:09 - Problem by the Numbers08:55 - The Cause: Public Attitude09:57 - Alcohol is NOT the Cause of Drunk Driving14:06 - Good Guy or Criminal?17:59 - Drunk Driving and the Criminal Justice System27:23 - Enforcement of the Laws28:47 - Relying on Drunk Drivers34:04 - Dispelling Myths35:41 - ConclusionPlease stay tuned for Part 2 of Tony Talks Charles County Crime: Drunk Driving. Website: https://bit.ly/2FEFilB Facebook: https://bit.ly/2QWIPOw Twitter: https://bit.ly/2FwRaHn

On this episode of Tony Talks Charles County Crime, State's Attorney Tony Covington talks with DV/CSA Advocate Jill Short about her own experience with domestic violence, ways to help people in abusive situations, combating domestic violence, and more.For more information on domestic violence, please contact the CCSAO or see the Victim/Witness section of our website for helpful links: http://ccsao.us/victim-family-resources/victim-witness-unit/To Contact Jill Short:EMAIL: alwaysavoice@gmail.com WEBSITE: www.alwaysavoice.com FACEBOOK: Always a Voice- Support Group for Survivors of AbuseCenter for Abused Persons 24-hour hotline: 301-645-3336.SAO Information:Website: https://bit.ly/2FEFilB Facebook: https://bit.ly/2QWIPOw Twitter: https://bit.ly/2FwRaHn

On this episode of Tony Talks Charles County Crime, State's Attorney Tony Covington breaks down the mission and work of the State's Attorney's Office. Included in this episode:02:54 - State's Attorney's Role03:38 - Funding for the State's Attorney's Office (SAO)04:38 - Holding Wrong-Doers Accountable05:04 - Mission of the SAO05:46 - Role of the Prosecutor07:48 - SAO Units and Their Duties13:10 - Victim Witness Assistance Unit and Victims14:39 - Role of Prosecutors, Cont.18:13 - Filing Criminal Charges20:06 - Dropping Criminal ChargesWebsite: https://bit.ly/2FEFilB Facebook: https://bit.ly/2QWIPOw Twitter: https://bit.ly/2FwRaHn