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New Jersey 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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Experienced criminal defense attorneys can affect the outcome of a case. They can do so by challenging the government’s evidence and creating reasonable doubt in the minds of jurors. <\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n

A district attorney (D.A.) is the prosecuting officer of a criminal case. They represent the government in prosecuting criminal offenses. The prosecutor’s office works closely with police and other law enforcement agencies. They work with law enforcement to obtain evidence that can be admitted at trial<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n

So, while police may conduct arrests and collect evidence at a crime scene, the prosecutor actually makes use of the evidence at trial. Of course, the evidence must have been collected lawfully. The prosecutor must present the evidence to the court. Prosecutors have a very high burden of proof in criminal cases. They must prove every element of a crime beyond a reasonable doubt<\/a> to obtain a conviction. Whether they’re successful comes down to the evidence, the jury, and the D.A.’s skills as an attorney.<\/p>\r\n

If you’re facing criminal charges, understanding which New Jersey prosecuting attorney represents your district and how to deal with them may be pivotal to your case.<\/p>\r\n

New Jersey Attorney General<\/h2>\r\n

While county prosecutors represent the residents of their respective counties in litigation, New Jersey’s Attorney General<\/a> represents the entire state. They often enforce laws protecting consumers.<\/p>\r\n

Attorneys general handle the administration of criminal law throughout their respective states. They do the same with consumer protection law matters. Attorneys general also sometimes handle the prosecution of high-profile criminal offenses.<\/p>\r\n

New Jersey District Attorneys<\/h2>\r\n

District attorneys handle all types of criminal offenses, from misdemeanors to felonies, including:<\/p>\r\n