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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Information for the Public
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.
other links
Other links concerning the District Attorney’s Office.
Cases in Oconee County
Notable dismissals and jury trial results for recent cases in Oconee County.
News articles
Relevant news coverage involving the District Attorney’s Office.
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