Overview Attorneys assigned to the Central / Eastern Operations Misdemeanor Trial Team are responsible for the prosecution of all misdemeanor cases occurring in the Delta, Mount Diablo, and Walnut Creek judicial districts.
This region includes the cities of:
Concord
Walnut Creek
Danville
Martinez
Pittsburg
Antioch
Lafayette
Oakley
Brentwood
Discovery Bay
Moraga
Orinda
Clayton
San Ramon
Alamo
Pleasant Hill
Pacheco
Bay Point
Byron
Knightsen
Crimes
Crimes prosecuted by this unit encompass a wide variety of offenses, such as:
Driving under the influence
Assaults
Misdemeanor domestic violence
Petty theft
Prostitution
Prosecutors
Generally, new prosecutors begin their careers in the misdemeanor units where they are trained and supervised by experienced attorneys. These new attorneys are taught how to prepare cases for trial, interview witnesses, and present compelling arguments in support of the cases. Duties of the misdemeanor prosecutor include:
Reviewing police reports for the filing of charges
Responding to motions
Conducting trials and seeking appropriate punishment for misdemeanor offenders