In practice, district attorneys, who prosecute the bulk of criminal cases in the United States, answer to no one. The state attorney general is the highest law enforcement officer in state government and often has the power to review complaints about unethical and illegal conduct on the part of district attorneys.
The District Attorney Investigator is a journey level classification responsible for investigating criminal cases, analyzing police reports and evidence, and assisting Deputy District Attorneys in preparing cases for trial.
The attorney general advises the executive branch of state government and defends actions and proceedings on behalf of the state. The attorney general acts independently of the governor of New York.
Alvin BraggThe New York County District Attorney, also known as the Manhattan District Attorney, is the elected district attorney for New York County (Manhattan), New York....New York County District Attorney.District Attorney of New York CountyIncumbent Alvin Bragg since January 1, 2022Formation1801First holderRichard RikerWebsiteManhattanDA.org1 more row
Locates and interviews suspected persons, witnesses, employers, representatives of business and governmental organizations and other individuals, and evaluates their testimony. Gathers, preserves and reports facts, statements or affidavits and other evidence for use in criminal prosecution.
Investigation of Law Enforcement A DA has the power to investigate allegations of law enforcement misconduct and ultimately bring charges. A DA also has the power to ask a special prosecutor or another agency to investigate law enforcement misconduct.
ContactComplaint Form: To file a complaint, please complete the form at this link and mail it to us at:Phone: 212-416-8090.Email: [email protected] Hotline: ... NYS OAG Information and Complaint Helpline: 1-800-771-7755.NY State Police Investigation:More items...
State executive salariesOffice and current officialSalaryAttorney General of New York Letitia JamesNew York Secretary of State Robert RodriguezNew York Public Service Commission James Alesi$127,000New York Commissioner of Agriculture Richard A. Ball$120,80011 more rows
As head of the Department of Law, the Attorney General is both the “People's Lawyer” and the State's chief legal officer. As the “People's Lawyer,” the Attorney General serves as the guardian of the legal rights of the citizens of New York, its organizations and its natural resources.
Each of New York's 62 counties has an elected district attorney. The City of New York also has a Special Narcotics Prosecutor. Click on the map to find your district attorney.
Attorney Eric GonzalezBrooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez today announced that Brooklyn made gains in public safety during 2021, as homicides and shootings declined compared to 2020. Those categories inched up in other boroughs and citywide.
Alvin Leonard Bragg Jr. (born October 21, 1973) is an American politician and laywer from the state of New York who is serving as the New York County District Attorney. In 2021, he became the first African-American and first person of color elected to that office.