Would it be good to speak to the D.A. about your case?

Question

If you are being charged with a crime, is it safe to explain what happened to the D.A. or do they not want to hear it?

Answer 1

That would be crazy. The more cases the DA wins, the higher his rating, promotions, and salary. Talking to him about your case will only bring him to all of that even closer. Besides, you're not supposed to contact him, any of the juries, or the judge. If any of them talk to you, they will be replaced.

Answer 2

The D.A. probably won't talk to you unless you have an attorney and he is present or he has given permission for you to talk to the D.A. alone (which he should never do.) Before you go to court the D.A. generally won't talk to you because he doesn't want to put you at an unfair risk. AFTER you have been to court, and IF the court is allowing you proceed "in pro per" (acting as your own attorney) THEN the D.A. will talk to you just like he would if you were there with your attorney. You ARE your attorney at that point.

About whether it's a good idea - if your explanation is about why you are not guilty, probably better to keep it in court. If you want to explain why you did something so you can ask for an easier sentence, then you might want to talk to the D.A.and make your case. Remember, he doesn't represent the police nor the victim. He represents ALL the people and usually he is interested in doing what is "right" for the community as a whole.

Answer 3

No!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Don't ever speak with the judge or the DA about your case. Never. Never. Never! You don't know the law. Moreover, you don't know what the DA knows. And if you tell the DA something that will exonerate you, the DA will probably just not believe you. If you tell him something that incriminates you, the DA will totally use it against you. The DA is your enemy. Why make it easier on him or her? The DA does not look at you as a human being who has good and bad traits and who has feelings, etc. The DA looks at you as a criminal who needs to be punished and needs to feel the wrath of the government. Do not trust them. Have all conversations with the DA made through your lawyer. There is a US Supreme Court case called Gideon v. Wainright that says that if you don't have any money to afford a lawyer, the state has to provide you one free of charge. Sounds awesome, but why would the US Supreme Court think it is a good thing for the government to spend so much money to give you a lawyer? Because you don't know what you are doing in a court room and you need assistance.

Answer 4

At "NO TIME", is a District Attorney allowed to discuss your case without your attorney being present once you've been indicted. You must remember District Attorneys are Masters at turning an innocent statement into an Indictable Offense and under the Law, anything you say and/or do can be used against you in a Court of Law. The D.A. most likely won't even allow you into the office once they find out you have a case pending on their roster. I would STRONGLY SUGGEST you talk to an attorney FIRST!

GOD BLESS/GOOD LUCK!!

Answer 5

NO. Get a lawyer to do the talking for you. It won't make the case go away and you run the risk of giving too much information without realizing it that they can use against you. Never talk to the D.A. In most cases, they'll refuse to hear you anyway. It's the ethical thing for them to do.

Answer 6

Yes and no. If you do not have an attorney you are either acting as you own or your going to wrap up the case without going to trial? You can speak with the DA, to discuss plea bargains, but be careful of admitting gulit. I suggest not explaining what happened b/c 1. its not going to make the DA drop the case, and 2. he or she may use something you said against you.

Answer 7

I would have only my attorney do the talking for me.