Users' questions

What happens if you write a letter to the district attorney?

What happens if you write a letter to the district attorney?

Anything you write to the district attorney may be admissible as evidence in your case. Accordingly, your lawyer should handle all communication with the prosecution. Know that all states have freedom of information laws that allow you to request public records, including trial records held by district attorneys.

Is there such a thing as a district attorney?

“District attorney” is the title of the chief prosecutor of a jurisdiction within only 21 of the 50 states. Other jurisdictions may use “attorney general,” “county attorney,” “prosecuting attorney,” “state’s attorney,” “state attorney,” “commonwealth’s attorney,” “circuit attorney,” “solicitor,” or “district attorney general.”.

How can I find out the address of the district attorney?

Look up the correct address online or call the county court. An online search including “district attorney” and the county or city name will almost always turn up an email and physical address. Alternately, you can call or visit the country or city court to request this information.

Can a district attorney take a crime report?

Yes, there are many cases where the District Attorney’s Office does take crime reports.

Is it better to negotiate with the district attorney?

Some criminal defendants are better off negotiating with the district attorney early in their case to minimize the consequences. Please answer a few questions to help us match you with attorneys in your area.

How is a case reviewed by the district attorney?

At this stage, the prosecutor uses a Four-Prong Test to determine whether a person should be charged with a crime and, if so, what the crime should be. Occasionally, the reviewing prosecutor sends the case back to the police to conduct additional investigation. 4. Can I report a crime directly to the District Attorney’s Office?

Can a district attorney provide you with the name of the defendant?

Yes, the District Attorney’s Office can provide you with the name of the defendant and the next court date, if charges have been filed. Please feel free to call the Victim Services Unit at (408) 295-2656 to find out more information. 8. I am the victim of a crime.

Yes, there are many cases where the District Attorney’s Office does take crime reports.