Marvin Hicks, Violent Crime, Maryland 2017

On March 23, 2017, Marvin Hicks, a resident of Maryland, was charged in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland with multiple federal crimes. Hicks was accused of participating in a violent crime spree that left several individuals injured.

According to the federal indictment, Hicks was charged with one count of conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act robbery, one count of Hobbs Act robbery, and one count of brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence. The charges were brought under the Hobbs Act, which prohibits the obstruction of interstate commerce through robbery or extortion.

The indictment alleged that Hicks and his co-conspirators targeted several businesses in the Baltimore area, using violence and intimidation to carry out their crimes. The victims included convenience store employees, gas station attendants, and other individuals who were simply going about their daily business.

The case was assigned to U.S. District Judge Catherine C. Blake, who oversaw the pre-trial proceedings. Hicks’ trial was initially set for 2018, but it was delayed multiple times due to various reasons, including a change of counsel and issues related to the discovery process.

In 2019, Hicks pleaded guilty to the charges, admitting to his role in the violent crime spree. As part of the plea agreement, Hicks agreed to cooperate with federal authorities and provide information about his co-conspirators. The court sentenced Hicks to 10 years in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release. The sentence reflected the severity of the crimes and Hicks’ level of involvement.

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