Business Details
Prosecuting Justice for Doa Ana County Residents
The Dona Ana County Attorney's Office is dedicated to securing justice for victims of crime in Doa Ana County. Our office prosecutes a wide range of criminal cases, from serious felonies to juvenile offenses, ensuring fair and thorough legal proceedings. We prioritize law enforcement integrity through independent reviews of officer-involved shootings and allegations of misconduct. Our Public Integrity initiative focuses on prosecuting abuses of public trust by officials and government employees. We specialize in combating child abuse, neglect, and computer crimes against minors, as well as elder fraud and abuse. The criminal prosecution process begins with investigation and arrest, followed by charging decisions, court proceedings, and sentencing.Our Victim Assistance Division provides critical support, guiding victims through the justice system and connecting them with social services. We uphold victims' rights to information, protection, and restitution throughout the legal process. Our team is committed to transparency, ethical standards, and community safety, working closely with law enforcement and advocacy organizations. This dedication ensures justice is served while protecting the rights of all parties involved in criminal proceedings.
Services
Criminal Prosecution
Victim Advocacy
Law Enforcement Review
Child Abuse Prosecution
Elder Fraud Prosecution
Highlights and features
- We handle a wide variety of criminal cases from felonies to juvenile offenses.
- Our office conducts independent reviews of law enforcement misconduct.
- We specialize in prosecuting child abuse, elder fraud, and computer crimes against minors.
- Victim advocates provide support and guidance through the legal process.
- We uphold public integrity by prosecuting abuses of trust by government officials.
Services
Criminal Prosecution
We prosecute a wide range of criminal cases, from serious felonies to juvenile offenses. Our process includes investigation, charging decisions, court proceedings, and sentencing. This ensures justice is served while protecting victims' rights throughout legal processes.
Victim Advocacy
Our Victim Assistance Division provides critical support to crime victims. Advocates guide victims through the justice system, explain court procedures, and connect them with social services. This includes help with compensation applications and court accompaniment.
Law Enforcement Review
We conduct independent reviews of officer-involved shootings and misconduct allegations. This includes participation in the OIS task force to ensure transparency and accountability. Our goal is to maintain public trust in law enforcement integrity.
Child Abuse Prosecution
We specialize in prosecuting computer crimes against children, including online solicitation and child pornography. Our team handles abuse cases resulting in injury or death, prioritizing victim safety and legal justice for vulnerable minors.
Elder Fraud Prosecution
Our office vigorously prosecutes scams targeting senior citizens. We focus on financial exploitation and physical abuse cases, ensuring elderly victims receive legal protection and restitution through dedicated prosecution efforts.
People
Fernando R. Macas
Third Judicial District Attorney
Fernando R. Macas leads the Dona Ana County Attorney's Office, overseeing criminal prosecutions and justice initiatives in Doa Ana County with a commitment to integrity and victim advocacy.
Questions
What types of cases do you handle?
We handle serious felonies, juvenile offenses, child abuse, elder fraud, and law enforcement misconduct cases in Doa Ana County.
How can crime victims get assistance?
Victim advocates provide court guidance, social service connections, and compensation application help through our Victim Assistance Division.
What is the prosecution process?
The process includes investigation, arrest, charging decisions, court proceedings, trials, and sentencing to ensure legal justice.
Do you handle elder abuse cases?
Yes, we vigorously prosecute elder fraud and abuse cases, focusing on protecting vulnerable senior citizens.
How do you ensure law enforcement accountability?
We conduct independent reviews of officer-involved shootings and misconduct allegations through our Law Enforcement Integrity initiative.
