Are DA’s above the law? Can they be prosecuted for dereliction and failing to uphold their Oath of Office?
Just wondering.
They certainly seem to be above the law, don’t they? They do whatever they feel like doing with complete impunity.
There are processes in place for removing a district attorney; varies by state of course.
For example, NC says willful misconduct in office; willful and persistent failure to perform his duties; conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice which brings the office into disrepute. They list other things (moral turpitude being one).
In NC, it’s filed with the county court where the district attorney is located. I suspect if everyone is corrupt/in cahoots with each other, it’s hard to get anything done.
Not sure if the federal government can do anything if the entire county is corrupt.
Essentially they are, in fact, above the law. They enjoy a great deal of protection regarding the way they do their jobs, and it’s virtually impossible to remove one for misconduct.
#9. That is why AG Barr has federalized state and local police and charged rioters with FEDERAL CRIMES which cannot be overridden by local or state Soros-paid-whore States’ Attorney General/local DA’s.