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The County Attorney has the following responsibilities for Martin County:
Misdemeanor criminal cases include all crimes in which the punishment is either a fine alone or a sentence in county jail. Hot checks of less than $2,500.00 are included in the definition of misdemeanor crimes. Juvenile cases are crimes which are committed by a person under the age of 17 with no distinction between felonies and misdemeanors. Felony cases are those which have the potential to result in a state jail sentence, a prison sentence, or the death penalty and are handled by the District Attorney.
The County Attorney is also allowed to maintain a private law practice so long as it does not conflict with his duties to the county, which specifically precludes the defense of criminal matters.
- Represents the state in prosecuting misdemeanor criminal cases.
- Represents the state in contested traffic ticket cases.
- Represents the state in juvenile and truancy cases.
- Works with law enforcement officers in the investigation of criminal cases.
- Provides legal advice to the Commissioners Court and to other elected officials.
- Brings civil enforcement actions on behalf of the state or county.
- Assist the District Attorney upon request.
Misdemeanor criminal cases include all crimes in which the punishment is either a fine alone or a sentence in county jail. Hot checks of less than $2,500.00 are included in the definition of misdemeanor crimes. Juvenile cases are crimes which are committed by a person under the age of 17 with no distinction between felonies and misdemeanors. Felony cases are those which have the potential to result in a state jail sentence, a prison sentence, or the death penalty and are handled by the District Attorney.
The County Attorney is also allowed to maintain a private law practice so long as it does not conflict with his duties to the county, which specifically precludes the defense of criminal matters.