Federal prosecutors in the District of Maryland brought criminal charges against Sturgill Breeden in September 2022, filing the case under docket number 22-MJ-02767 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. The prosecution was processed through the magistrate judge system as part of standard federal criminal procedure.
The charges against Sturgill Breeden were the result of a federal investigation that established criminal conduct within federal jurisdiction. The U.S. Attorney’s Office evaluated the evidence and initiated prosecution in the U.S. District Court.
Sturgill Breeden was afforded all constitutional protections guaranteed to defendants in the federal system. Cases processed through the magistrate judge system receive the same constitutional safeguards as those handled directly by district judges, ensuring fair treatment throughout the proceedings.
Federal criminal prosecution carries significant potential consequences upon conviction, including imprisonment, supervised release, fines, and other sanctions under the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines framework.
The District of Maryland maintained an active criminal enforcement program during 2022. The prosecution of Sturgill Breeden contributed to the district’s substantial criminal caseload throughout the year.
The case is preserved in the permanent records of the federal court system, documenting federal criminal enforcement in the District of Maryland.
Key Facts
- Defendant: Sturgill Breeden
- Court: U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
- Docket: 22-MJ-02767
- Filed: September 28, 2022
- Source: Federal Court Records
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