Recap of APA’s Virtual National Summit on Machinegun Conversion Devices In November 2024, the Association of Prosecuting Attorneys (APA) hosted a Virtual National Summit on Machinegun Conversion Devices: Defining the Threat and Taking Action. The summit addressed the significant rise in gun violence linked to the proliferation of machine gun conversion devices, particularly
Leading prosecutors, law enforcement officials and policy makers from across America join to define the threat and collaborate on strategies to stop the scourge of deadly machinegun conversion devices December 4, 2024, Washington, DC— The Association of Prosecuting Attorneys (APA) has completed a two-day virtual national summit to combat the emerging public safety threat
Man accused of killing four people and burning their house down in Lancaster, California November 27, 2024 A 19 year old man, Miguel Sandoval, has been charged with the murders of Edwin Garcia, Christine Aca-ac, Matthew Montebello, and Janvi Maquindang. On November 6th, Sandoval burglarized the home, shot the victims and then set the house
Apply Now! Job Summary: The California Department of Justice is hiring an attorney to join the Appeals, Writs, and Trials Section of the Criminal Law Division in our Sacramento or Fresno offices. If you enjoy legal research, legal writing, and digging into the nuances of California criminal law, apply to join the
Notorious Florida gang leader dodges the death penalty November 14, 2024 Corey Smith, convicted gang leader and murderer, no longer faces the death penalty as the state has decided to not move forward with the penalty. This decision comes after the court decided that the case was too old and too many witnesses were no
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 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
Federal judge in Idaho halts execution of a man on death row November 6, 2024 Thomas Eugene Creech was set to be executed in February, but execution team members were not able to find a viable vein. Convicted of committing over 5 murders, Creech's new execution date in November was postponed by a judge due
Secondary trauma and victimization, also known as vicarious victimization, are not foreign to prosecutors, advocates, and other members of the criminal justice system providing support services to victims or assisting in case preparation during the prosecution of homicides, capital litigation cases, and other crimes. Feelings of stress, burnout, and physical and emotional exhaustion
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.
