Where is the justice?
Where is the prosecutor?
The primary duty of a prosecutor is to seek justice within the bounds of the law. As an administrator of justice, a prosecutor should be a zealous advocate serving the public interest. There is a required balancing of judgment to increase public safety by prosecuting the accused and exercising discretion to not pursue criminal charges in appropriate circumstances. A prosecutor should seek to protect the innocent, convict the guilty, consider the interests of victims and witnesses, and respect the constitutional and legal rights of all persons, including suspects and defendants.
See: ABA Standard 3-1.2: Functions and Duties of the Prosecutor
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Kalki Yalamanchili Elected Our New District Attorney
After a long and contentious election, Deborah Gonzalez has finally been given the pink slip. The voters of Athens-Clarke and Oconee Counties have spoken and Kalki Yalamanchili received an overwhelming majority of the votes. It appears the community has agreed that Ms. Gonzalez is incompetent and not qualified for the role of District Attorney. Interestingly,…
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Local Attorney to be Honored for Supporting Victims Against DA Gonzalez
On Thursday, October 24, 2024, local attorney Kevin Epps is scheduled to receive the Marsy’s Law Champion Award by Marsy’s Law for Georgia to commemorate October being Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Mr. Epps has been a vocal champion for local crime victims who have been ignored and violated by District Attorney Deborah Gonzalez. Mr. Epps…
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District Attorney Gonzalez Is Subject to Open Records Lawsuit
In June 2023, a local resident filed a case against Ms. Gonzalez as District Attorney for the Western Circuit claiming that she had failed to comply with various Open Records Requests. The original requests were sought to investigate the ongoing disregard for the rights of victims and related matters involving the the failure of the…
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recent updates
Up-to-date coverage of most recent issues plaguing the District Attorney’s Office.
Mandamus Action
Coverage concerning the mandamus action filed against DA Gonzalez to comply with her statutory obligations.
Marsy’s Law Violation
Coverage concerning the motion filed against DA Gonzalez for failure to comply with her statutory obligations to criminal victims.
Open Records
Concerns regarding Open Record Requests involving the District Attorney’s Office.
Georgia Law
Relevant Georgia Law concerning the District Attorney’s Office.
Cases in Athens-Clarke County
Notable dismissals and jury trial results for recent cases in Athens-Clarke County.
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Other links concerning the District Attorney’s Office.
Cases in Oconee County
Notable dismissals and jury trial results for recent cases in Oconee County.
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