assistant district attorney who was indicted with over 80 cases

by Carlos Klocko 4 min read

What is the role of the district attorney?

Within the DA’s Office, the District Attorney is an elected or appointed official who leads a team of Assistant District Attorneys (ADAs), also known as prosecutors, representing the county in which a state law is violated. One of the ADAs will be delegated by the DA to represent the state for each case.

What kind of cases are handled by the district attorney’s office?

Only criminal cases (felony, misdemeanor, and juvenile) are handled by the DA’s office. This means that the DA won’t handle legal matters such as child custody, divorce, or bankruptcy. The DA’s office only prosecutes violations of state laws, not federal crimes.

Is the El Paso District Attorney’s office filing dismissals?

The assistant district attorney confirmed the El Paso District Attorney’s Office has begun filing some of the cases that have been dismissed over the past month.

How does the da decide what charges to file against someone?

It is the DA’s responsibility to decide what – if any – charges will be filed against the suspect based on the circumstances of the case, the findings of the law enforcement investigation, and whether it is believed that guilt can be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

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