Attempted Homicide Case Delayed at State's Request

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A 26-year-old attempted homicide defendant’s case was postponed two weeks on April 8 after a newly assigned assistant state’s attorney requested more time to review case information.

Dorian Griffin, who is charged with attempted first-degree murder as well as assault and firearms charges, appeared before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Melissa M. Phinn on Friday when the prosecution said she did not have an offer as she received the case only a few weeks ago.

The prosecutor noted that she has not yet reviewed pertinent information, including multiple witness statements and evidence, that is necessary to compile an offer.

The prosecutor said Griffin’s co-defendants, Kimberly Rogers and Shanequa Parham, previously accepted pleas in September. Griffin’s defense attorney, Stephen Tully, told Judge Phinn that he was unaware of a past offer for Griffin.

Counsel agreed to return to reception court on April 25 when the state is expected to present an offer or proceed to trial.

According to Tully, the victim was shot in the leg during the incident on May 29, 2020, and is currently incarcerated for first-degree murder for an offence that is not related to Griffin’s case.

Attempted Homicide Case Delayed at State’s Request