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Can the state or district attorney pick up charges if the person refuses to press them?
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∙ 13y ago
Criminal charges are not pressed by an individual, they are always pursued by the state.
Only the state or district attorney can press charges.
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The district attorney defends a person accused of a crime if that person can not afford an attorney?
district attorney usually is the one pursuing the charges and making deals/pleas the attorney that defends you would be any available public attorney
How do you get a District Attorney to press purjury charges against someone how purgers themselves?
You can get a District Attorney to press perjury charges but you have to report the person to the office. If you call or go to the DA's office, they will instruct you how to proceed.
What are the acceptable ways to try to persuade a DA or judge charges should be dropped before a trial?
Persuade the district or the judge that charges should be dropped.
What is a district attorney hold and can they bond out?
A district attorney can put a hold on a person that is in jail for the reason of investigation of modification of charges. If there is further information that is needed to aid in the prosecutions case in order to elevate charges, a hold can be placed in order to ensure that the incarcerated person is charged with the proper criminal complaint and that the bond reflects the situation. There is a time limit though and it is what is considered reasonable for the state that you are in. No bond is allowed during this hold.
Can they press charges?
The District AttorneyÕs office can press charges against a person if they have enough evidence of a crime. A person can press charges against a person if they have been violated in a legal sense.
Who brings criminal charges against a suspect?
Usually the way criminal charges work is that the arresting or investigating agency will turn in all relevant documents to the District Attorney and then the DA will decide if there is enough evidence to support a trial or if the case should be dismissed. From there the DA will present the case in front of the Grand Jury (in some states), this is not a trial and the defendant usually is not present. In this process there is no 'one person' responsible for charging an alleged criminal.
What happens if a person with POA takes money from the estate after the principal has died?
That would be a criminal offense. The decedent's family should report it to the police immediately and should speak with the district attorney immediately about pressing charges.That would be a criminal offense. The decedent's family should report it to the police immediately and should speak with the district attorney immediately about pressing charges.That would be a criminal offense. The decedent's family should report it to the police immediately and should speak with the district attorney immediately about pressing charges.That would be a criminal offense. The decedent's family should report it to the police immediately and should speak with the district attorney immediately about pressing charges.
Where can one find a county district attorney?
One can find a county district attorney by looking at the site for your county. Also, the county courthouse can supply a person with this information with a simple phone call.
How long do you have to press charges against someone who accessed a safe deposit box of a deceased person illegally?
The time limit to press charges for the illegal access to a deceased person's safe deposit box varies by jurisdiction. It is best to consult with a lawyer or legal authority in the specific area where the crime occurred to understand the statute of limitations for such offenses.
Who would be most directly concerned with prosecuting an accused person?
The District Attorney or the innocent person's attorney would be concerned. The judge or magistrate in the case would be concerned as well.
What is the role of district attorney?
District attorneys are responsible for prosecuting criminal cases on behalf of the government. They work to uphold the law, seek justice for crime victims, and ensure that individuals who violate the law are held accountable for their actions. District attorneys also play a role in advising law enforcement agencies on legal matters and making charging decisions based on evidence presented to them.
What happens if a power of attorney refuses to show the will?
The power of attorney represents a living person and a living person has no obligation to share or show a will. The power of attorney ends with the death of the grantor and they have no say in the estate.
