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Nevada District Attorneys<\/h1>\n
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\n By Eric Harvey, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Melissa Bender, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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The district attorney handles the administration of the criminal justice system. They are the senior-most attorneys in their districts. Immediately underneath them, there are deputy district attorneys. <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n

A district attorney (or D.A.) prosecutes criminal cases in their districts. Typically, a district includes one or more counties. If someone has accused you of a crime, the D.A. will determine what criminal charges to seek. They will also decide whether they will offer a plea agreement<\/a>. In certain instances, the D.A. may convene a grand jury to determine whether to file charges.<\/p>\r\n

The following information will help you better understand the role of a D.A. It will provide you with information on how to contact your local Nevada District Attorney’s Office.<\/p>\r\n

Communicating With a Nevada District Attorney<\/h2>\r\n

District attorneys have so much control over the prosecution that may seem helpful to communicate with them about the case. But, some prosecutors will refuse to communicate with a defendant to avoid any ethical issues<\/a> that might arise. Whether they want to speak to you directly or not, they will always communicate with a lawyer.<\/p>\r\n

Remember that speaking to the prosecution can have a reverse effect than the one you intend. Your statements could do the following:<\/p>\r\n