Deputy District Attorney I
- Ensures orderly prosecution, disposition and processing of misdemeanor and traffic cases assigned.
- Prepares and tries cases involving misdemeanor and petty offense; reviews investigative reports; files charges; requests and reviews additional information;· writes charging documents, warrants, pleadings, plea agreements, briefs and related materials; negotiates plea agreements; appears in court; presents testimony and arguments in hearings including preliminary, motions, pleas and sentencing.
- Confers and advises law enforcement officers concerning charges and investigations and criminal law. Confers with defense attorneys.
- Handles appeals of misdemeanor convictions to District Court.
- Represents Department of Motor Vehicle in administrative appeals to District Court.
- Explains and interprets statutes and status of various cases to the general public, and determines the adequacy of complaints presented by the public.
- Interviews and prepares victims and witnesses. Covers court appearances for other attorneys.
- Covers court appearance for other attorneys.
- Performs other duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job.