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Philadelphians will soon choose their next district attorney − so what do DAs actually do?
District attorneys do not make laws, but they have a lot of leeway to decide who gets charged and with what crimes.
Attorney for Westhill lacrosse players involved in hazing says they 'regret' actions
Lawyers for members of the Westhill High School boy's varsity lacrosse team accused of hazing younger members of the team ...
25 cases of animal cruelty filed by LA district attorney
If you harm an animal in our community, we are watching you — and we will find you,” DA Nathan Hochman said in a statement.
West Alabama district attorney applauds new firearms possession law
A west Alabama district attorney says a new bill in Alabama will help keep you safe and help stop gun violence.
Man accused of trying to kidnap women calls it ‘pranks,’ California officials say
An 18-year-old man who pleaded no contest to trying to kidnap two women told authorities the incidents were just pranks, ...
The 2 GOP candidates for York County District Attorney focus on the issue of experience
Incumbent DA Tim Barker and York attorney and former police officer Jack Graybill II are seeking election to be the county's ...
After teen’s killing, L.A. County district attorney updates its sex crimes policy
The change comes after a soccer coach was accused of killing one of his teen players weeks after he was accused of assaulting ...
Texas man convicted of threatening to lynch Nashville DA
A Texas man associated with a neo-Nazi group has been convicted of posting threats to lynch and kill Nashville District ...