Over their four-year term, a prosecuting attorney is responsible for:Deciding whether to charge a person accused of a crime.Making recommendations related to a person's bail.Prosecuting criminal actions in court.Making recommendations related to a person's prison sentencing.Summoning people to testify before grand juries.Provide notice on court hearings to victims or families of victims.Assisting people with accessing victim services.Working with the county treasurer to process and account for any fines or fees collected.Overseeing deputy prosecutors in their office.Additionally, prosecuting attorneys often communicate with defense attorneys to set the terms of a plea bargain for people accused of a crime.
Campaign Phone
4793109043
The Prosecutor is the top law enforcement of a given jurisdiction. They are responsible for enforcing the laws of the state, fairly and equitably, without prejudice or favor.
I have been a deputy prosecutor and assistant U.S. Attorney for the past 18 years. I have prosecuted cases in juvenile court, district court, circuit court, and federal court, including the federal court of appeals. I have tried well over 50 felony jury trials including multiple capital murder cases and several child rape cases. My experiences in the job and the office have enabled me to efficiently handle any type of matter that comes in front of me, as it relates to criminal prosecution. Law Enforcement officials know me, respect me, and listen to me which enables justice to be administered fairly across the jurisdiction. I can spot an issue with a criminal case and either work to correct it, or cease criminal prosecution, if necessary.
I want to improve our office's communication. That includes communication with our law enforcement partners, victims of crime, and criminal defense attorneys. Communication is the key to effectively handling over 3,500 criminal cases and countless misdemeanor and juvenile cases each year.
Campaign Phone
479-263-0943
The Prosecuting Attorney's Office handles all felony criminal cases and county misdemeanor cases. Additionally, the Prosecuting Attorney's Office handles involuntary mental commitment proceedings, juvenile court proceedings, and other miscellaneous cases.
I graduated from the University of Arkansas School of Law more than twenty-five years ago. I spent seventeen years as a public defender, representing low income people charged with criminal offenses.
I have now worked for more than seven years as a child welfare attorney for the Department of Human Services protecting children who have been abused and neglected.
I have spent more than twenty-five years in the courtroom. I have tried every type of criminal case to juries, from misdemeanors to capital murder cases. I have also tried cases involving child abuse and neglect in child welfare proceedings. My twenty-five years of balanced experience makes me uniquely qualified for the position of Prosecuting Attorney.
Violent offenders must be held accountable. Cases drag out for months, even years. In the end, violent offenders cut plea deals that avoid real consequences. If violent offenders will not accept responsibility, we must take those cases to trial. I have stood beside children as they bravely told their stories in court. I know how to try those cases and I know how to help them find their voice.
At the same time, we do not need to fill our jails with people whose real problems are substance abuse, mental health issues, and poverty. My years in Drug Court and Veteran's Treatment Court taught me that, if given the right tools, people can truly turn their lives around. That is smarter justice and it saves jail space for those who truly need it.
