State prosecutors have responded to motions by defense attorneys seeking to dismiss charges against Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon.
Defense attorneys contend prosecutors wrongly used Dixon's official actions as mayor as evidence of wrong doing.
But state prosecutors contend legislative immunity and privilege do not apply to state criminal prosecutions of local officials. They also say none of the allegations call into question any legislative acts taken by Dixon.
Defense attorneys have until Sept. 25 to file a response. A hearing has been scheduled for Sept. 30 on the motions.
Dixon faces trial in November on charges including perjury and theft. Prosecutors say she lied about gifts from her developer boyfriend and stole gift cards meant for needy families.
