A Behind-the-Scenes Look into the DA's Office

Division Spotlight: Appellate and Training

Where do prosecutors go when they need legal advice?

The DA's Appellate and Training Division handles everything from Supreme Court appeals to public record requests.

Deputy District Attorney Jim Atkins explains the work of this important division, in this video.

Photo by NBC San Diego.

Daycare Owner Pleads Guilty in Baby's Death

A former operator of a Clairemont daycare facility pleaded guilty Wednesday to shaking an 11-month-old boy to death. James Patrick Nemeth, 39, is expected to be sentenced next month to 29 years and eight months in state prison.
Deputy District Attorney Nicole Rooney prosecuted this case. Read more, here.

Photo by Fox 5 San Diego.

Navy Corpsman Accused of Killing Girlfriend's Son

A Navy corpsman was in court Tuesday facing murder and child abuse charges for the death of his girlfriend's 19-month-old son. Brett Brown faces 25 years-to-life in prison if convicted.
Deputy District Attorney Chantal de Mauregne is prosecuting this case. More details, here.

Spring 2016 Citizens' Academy Starts Soon!

Are you interested in seeing first-hand how our criminal justice system works?

Get a behind-the-scenes look and apply for the Spring 2016 session of the DA's Citizens' Academy!

The application period is open now through February 8.
For more information and to apply, click here.
Watch a VIDEO of the Citizens Academy, here.

Previous "Don't Get Hooked" Forum

'Don't Get Hooked' Event for Seniors

San Diego County Supervisor Dianne Jacob is leading a special forum on February 11 to educate seniors and caregivers on how to avoid financial scammers and other crooks.

Speakers will include scam victims, Sheriff's Department Det. Maureen Perkins and Deputy District Attorney Paul Greenwood, an expert on elder abuse. Learn more, here .

Download the free Senior Scam Stopper Toolkit. Download it in Spanish, here.

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