Court vacates sentence for Utah death row inmate, upholds his conviction for 1985 murder July 25, 2024 Utah: The Utah Supreme Court vacated the death sentence given to Douglas Lovell for the kidnapping and murder of Joyce Yost in 1985. The court found issues with the handling of evidence containing mitigating and aggravating factors. Investigators
Man Accused of Killing Texas Deputy Charged with Capital Homicide Murder July 12, 2024 Texas: Deputy Fernando Esqueda, 28 was ambushed and killed allegedly by Ronnie Palmer early Thursday morning (July 11). Palmer was tracked down and, upon being surrounded, surrendered to law enforcement. https://sanangelolive.com/news/crime/2024-07-12/man-accused-killing-texas-deputy-charged-capital-murder Teenager murder suspect wanted in 3 different homicides is denied
CONTACT Beth Parker Association of Prosecuting Attorneys beth.parker@apainc.org The Association of Prosecuting Attorneys (APA) And Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) Announce The 13 th Annual Animal Cruelty Prosecution Conference Conference will be hosted by Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares July 24, 2024-Washington, DC—The Association of Prosecuting Attorneys (APA) and Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF)
Apply Now! Job Summary: The Loudoun County Commonwealth Attorney's Office seeks a full-time Senior Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney. The selected candidate will be responsible for the management and prosecution of cases in General District and Circuit Courts; Manages felony caseload; Coordinates witnesses and follows investigative matters with law enforcement through the preliminary hearing
Apply Now! Job Summary: The Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney in Loudoun County, VA is currently seeking qualified applicants for an Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney I. Under the general direction of the designated supervisor, this position will prosecute felony, misdemeanor and all traffic charges in Loudoun County, its incorporated towns, and Dulles Airport.
Apply Now! Job Summary The Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney is currently seeking qualified applicants for an Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney II. This position will be responsible for preparing charging documents; reviewing evidentiary documents; issuing subpoenas; interviewing and preparing witnesses; performing legal research; responding to pre-trial and post-trial motions; conducting trial strategy; coordinating
Apply Now! POSITION DESCRIPTION: Located in the heart of Lake Country, District 20 is the home to Lake Murray, Lake Texoma, Lake of the Arbuckles and the Chickasaw National Recreational Center, Turner Falls, as well as Lake Crest Hotel & Casino at Lake Murray, Winstar Casino, Artesian Hotel & Casino, and soon
Effective Organizational Structure, Staffing and Supervision of Victim Advocates Victim advocates play a critical role in supporting both victims and prosecutors through the prosecution process, particularly in domestic violence cases. In a recent webinar, APA brought prosecutor and victim advocate teams from the Kings County (Brooklyn) District Attorney's Office and Multnomah County (Oregon) District
Apply Now JOB SUMMARY: The Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, under the direction of the Prosecuting Attorney, represents the State of Washington in Pend Oreille County courts in criminal cases. This position manages an active felony criminal caseload in Superior Court but may also include other types of criminal prosecutions. This includes evaluation, filing,
The Power of Data: Readout from APA’s 2nd Annual National Prosecutorial Data Summit Last spring APA hosted its second annual Prosecutorial Data Summit in Mountain View, CA at Microsoft’s Silicon Valley Campus. The two-day event focused on using data to advance prosecutorial transparency, accountability, and community engagement, as well as strategic decision making about
