1. When the Sheriff's Office receives a report that someone has committed a crime, the Prosecuting Attorney decides whether to charge the person, and what crime to charge them with.
2. Over 50% of criminal cases are resolved with plea agreements. The Prosecuting Attorney decides the terms of plea offers, including whether a defendant can plead to a lesser crime than originally charged, or fewer than all crimes charged.
3. The Judge is ultimately responsible for determining punishment for crimes. But the Prosecuting Attorney can make sentencing recommendations, including probation or a treatment program instead of incarceration.
4. The Prosecuting Attorney is responsible for defending the County when someone sues us. If the County loses a lawsuit, we could owe a large sum of money.
5. The Prosecuting Attorney handles child-protection and mental commitment cases within the County. These matters directly impact individuals and families in our community.
5 Reasons You Should Vote for
Prosecuting Attorney
What Does the Prosecuting Attorney Do?
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Prosecutes individuals that commit crimes in Teton County
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Collaborates with the Sheriff's Office to build cases
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Brings charges against wrongdoers
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Takes cases to trial and convicts offenders
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Negotiates and enters plea agreements
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Provides recommendations regarding bail and sentencing
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Defends Teton County in civil lawsuits
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Advises the County Commissioners and other officials on legal issues
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Represents Teton County in juvenile and mental health cases
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Manages a staff of lawyers and coordinators
Why Bailey has the Experience Needed
What Does the Prosecuting Attorney Do?
-
Prosecutes individuals that commit crimes in Teton County
-
Collaborates with the Sheriff's Office to build cases
-
Brings charges against wrongdoers
-
Takes cases to trial and convicts offenders
-
Negotiates and enters plea agreements
-
Provides recommendations regarding bail and sentencing
-
Defends Teton County in civil lawsuits
-
Advises the County Commissioners and other officials on legal issues
-
Represents Teton County in juvenile and mental health cases
-
Manages a staff of lawyers and coordinators
Why Bailey has the Experience Needed
1. When the Sheriff's Office receives a report that someone has committed a crime, the Prosecuting Attorney decides whether to charge the person, and what crime to charge them with.
2. Over 50% of criminal cases are resolved with plea agreements. The Prosecuting Attorney decides the terms of plea offers, including whether a defendant can plead to a lesser crime than originally charged, or fewer than all crimes charged.
3. The Judge is ultimately responsible for determining punishment for crimes. But the Prosecuting Attorney can make sentencing recommendations, including probation or a treatment program instead of incarceration.
4. The Prosecuting Attorney is responsible for defending the County when someone sues us. If the County loses a lawsuit, we could owe a large sum of money.
5. The Prosecuting Attorney handles child-protection and mental commitment cases within the County. These matters directly impact individuals and families in our community.
5 Reasons You Should Vote for
Prosecuting Attorney