how do i get ahold of a district attorney file charges

by Dr. Cortez Langosh Sr. 3 min read

The DA's Office can provide you with the name of the adult defendant and the next court date if we have filed charges against the defendant. To obtain this information, call the DA's branch office located in the judicial district where the crime occurred. How can I get my property returned in a criminal case?

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What to do if you don't like the DA?

If you don't like the DA's decision, you can 1) Go to law school, 2) pass the bar exam, and 3) get elected District Attorney. By the time you finish with that, the statute of limitations will have run and it will be too late to file charges.

Can you sue a roommate for false imprisonment?

If the DA already had a successful prosecution on the top counts, robbery and burglary, there is no way they are going to take on a whole new case for falsification. You could sue your roommate for false imprisonment, but that is likely to be a blood from a stone situation in which there is nothing to take. My advice. Move on...

Is false reporting a misdemeanor in Arizona?

False reporting is a misdemeanor. Burglary is a felony. You are entitled to restitution, which the DA should have had ordered on a plea agreement. Other than that you should feel good that justice has been done. Sometimes the DA just never charges cases based on...

What is the Fresno County District Attorney's Office?

The mission of the Fresno County District Attorney's Office is to pursue justice and improve public safety for the people by ethically and aggressively prosecuting those who commit crimes. We develop innovative and collaborative solutions for the county while protecting the rights of victims and witnesses. We also work with community partners, focusing on keeping our children in school and preventing crime in our community.

How many employees does the Fresno County District Attorney have?

The Fresno County District Attorney's Office is one of the largest prosecuting agencies in California and consists of approximately 261 employees including skilled prosecutors, investigators and support personnel who handle more than 50,000 criminal cases a year in the County of Fresno.

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What is the phone number for the District Attorney's Office?

Victims may also call the District Attorney's Office at 315-349-3200 to obtain information about their case. If you have an emergency that requires immediate assistance, please call 911. Please click here for the current Operating Protocols for the Unified Courts (county/cities/family).

What does the District Attorney do?

The District Attorney makes every effort to obtain input from crime victims regarding the outcome or disposition of a case, as well as the victim's view regarding sentencing. Prosecutors work to obtain justice for victims who have suffered a loss as a result of a crime, which includes obtaining restitution for: the value of stolen property, the cost of repairing damaged property, or reimbursement for medical expenses resulting from assaults. Victim advocates are located at the DA's office, courtesy of Services to Aid Families (SAF).

What to do if you are charged with a criminal offense?

If you are charged with a criminal offense, you should contact your attorney to get information about appearance dates. If you are not represented by an attorney, the court must be able to reach you to advise of appearance dates. If you have moved and/or changed telephone numbers since your arrest, please write the court to advise of such changes to avoid a warrant being issued.

What is the DA number in Oswego County?

The DA investigators also maintain and operate the county's confidential Drug Tip Line, which is 315-349-8222 or 888-728-9535.

What to do if you receive a traffic ticket?

If you receive a traffic ticket and are not represented by an attorney, you should contact the court to confirm the return date on the ticket or obtain a new appearance date. In the interim, if you wish to request a reduction from the District Attorney's Office, you may find directions for doing so at our Traffic Ticket How To page.

How often do prosecutor appear in Oswego County?

Prosecutors appear in both Oswego City Court and Fulton City Court on a weekly basis and appear in most town/village courts on a monthly or bi-monthly basis, depending upon the preference of the local magistrate.