2007-04-09 08:55:59 · 3 answers · asked by Chris R 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Felony approval means that the charges being brought against an individual have to be reviewed by a states attorney, to make sure there is definite probable cause, and evidence for the charges to be approved. Otherwise, only misdemeanor charges can be filed.
2007-04-09 10:01:34 · answer #1 · answered by CGIV76 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We don't have this in my state, but I think that means they need permission to arrest someone on felony probable cause or the prosecutor to file an affidavit for felony arrest warrant. That's really the only thing I can think of, and I've been doing this for 10 years.
In our small jurisdiction though, 'felony approval' is usually accomplished with a phone call to the district attorney's office.
2007-04-09 09:00:04 · answer #2 · answered by Rachel M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The DA has to know the details ofthe case/arrest because he'll be the one prosecuting the case when it goes to court. If there isn't enough evidence/info to get a felony conviction he/she may only approve misdemeanor charges because the DA knows they'll win the case or at least have a better chance of winning.
When an officer makes an arrest they have to call the DA and give them the info on the arrest/charges.
2007-04-09 15:08:34 · answer #3 · answered by the_mr911 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋