Instead, she wants to send low-level offenders to programs that she has helped set up to turn their lives around. DAs Office Reaches Plea Agreement On 2021 Shooting Death in Brentwood, Martinez Man Faces Charges of Robbery, Mail Theft, and Carjacking of a Postal Service Vehicle, Unlicensed Contractor Adan Rivas Convicted of Multiple Felonies and Misdemeanors. It's the first time I've been here in a lot of years," said Hinman. Mary Knox (left) is challenging her boss, Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton in Tuesday's election. On behalf of the Contra Costa County Office of Education and the participating high school students and coaches, thank you in advance to all of the judges, attorneys and law students for generously contributing your time and expertise to the 2023 annual Contra Costa County High School Mock Trial competitions. position in 2017 and won her election in 2018 by focusing on reform and restorative justice. Martinez, California - Charges were filed on February 28th against 35-year-old Joshua Scott Anderson by the Contra Costa District Attorneys Office for robbing a US Postal worker and stealing their mail truck. You can contact a DA Victim Advocate at any of these numbers: "She was visiting her friend's apartment when multiple gunshots were fired into the apartment and she was shot," said Redmond. "In the past, it may have been, 'I support labor.' Over the course of our 10 week paid program, each clerk will have an opportunity to argue motions in court, conduct felony preliminary hearings, and prosecute their own misdemeanor jury trial. As an experienced attorney and mediator, Commissioner Shoker practiced personal injury and employment law from 2001-2014 before starting her mediation practice in 2014. If you're on the ABC7 News app, click here to watch live, Jupiter and Venus appear to 'kiss' in the sky, FL Gov. The intent of the program is to reduce the trauma and insensitivity that victims and witnesses sometimes suffer following a crime. We continue to find ways to modernize our Office as we focus on the communitys needs to ensure Contra Costa County remains a safe and welcoming place to live and work. These opportunities are for individuals as part of their graduate school curriculum. She said she wants a fair system for all. Each Law Clerk must be certified by the State Bar to make supervised court appearances. How safe is your neighborhood? Mental Health Program Supervisor Photo by Ashleigh Reddy. She also said she garnered $3.5 million in federal funding to combat sex trafficking. She is challenging her boss, the incumbent district attorney Diana Becton, who is known for her work in criminal justice reforms. We are all committed to protecting the public's safety and providing assistance to those harmed by violence. All interns/trainees are provided at least one hour of individual supervision each week. Jupiter and Venus appear to 'kiss' in the sky, FL Gov. She earned her Juris Doctorate from Santa Clara University Law School and her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from California State University, Sacramento. After graduating from law school, and prior to sitting for the bar exam, he worked for a year as an assistant actuarial analyst at Blue Shield. He also spent five years reporting at KRON 4. Volunteers generally work alongside our staff or volunteer attorneys assisting clients with a range of civil legal needs. Contra Costa County Human Trafficking Tipline 925-957-8658 (available 24/7) Contra Costa County Consumer Fraud Hotline [email protected] Contact Us: Public Information Contacts Media Inquiries ContactWebmaster County Administration Building: 1025 Escobar Street, Martinez, CA 945531st Floor: Clerk of the Board2nd Floor: Human Resources3rd Floor: County Counsel4th Floor: County Administration. Click on this link to download the NRP Flyer. However, we have learned that 10 of that department's officers are under investigation. The application and a letter of interest must be emailed to DA Human Resources no later than February 1, 2023. Martinez, California This week, two defendants charged with the murder of 48-year-old Justin David Silva of Brentwood have entered into a plea agreement with the Contra Costa District Attorneys Office. Contact the Intern Coordinators at each site directly for questions related to that placement site. Contra Costa County District Attorney Office and the FBI are investigating 13 Pittsburg and Antioch police for a serious of criminal allegations including possible abuse of prescription testosterone. Over the course of our 10 week paid program, each clerk will have an opportunity to argue motions in court, conduct felony preliminary hearings, and prosecute their own misdemeanor jury trial. RELATED: CA Primary Election: San Francisco Bay Area voter guide, what to know. For all other County departments and offices, see their web pages. Diana Becton's office goes further by saying the investigation pertaining to several sworn officers involves "crimes of moral turpitude.". Proposition 64 Relief Subpoena Confirmation Consumer Protection Victim / Witness She is endorsed by almost every law enforcement agency in the region. Jesse Jackson lends support to San Francisco DA Chesa Boudin in recall election. Republican. We're not even filing misdemeanor charges," Knox said. These survivors also emphasized the need for accountability and victim's compensation. Spring clerks work in our Law and Motion Unit and respond to motions for the Felony Trial Team. Each placement site that is currently available is described in detail below. needs to work collaboratively with law enforcement," said Knox. BayLegal conducts Clinics in Redwood City, throughout Contra Costa County, and is a partner in San Francisco's Cooperative Restraining Order Clinic (CROC). "My goal before I leave office is to insure that we have enough victim advocates to respond to every single victim of every crime within 48 hours and tell them what their rights are in a language they can understand," said Boudin. Commissioner Young is very passionate about education and the law. Those officers have been placed on paid leave pending the investigation. So, if the police union is supporting a candidate, that's going to send a signal to me as a labor supporter. She is also a member of Zeta Phi Beta Incorporated, a philanthropic organization. Contra Costa County Mental Health SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- This is the first time a group of survivors of violent crimes from across the Bay Area met in person with multiple district attorneys to speak about their stories. This native of Los Angeles traded in sunshine for snow and graduated from Penn State University, Dickinson School of Law in 1997. It was intimate and raw, and for the first time many of these survivors felt heard. Deputy District Attorney - Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office at Contra Costa County District Attorney . He's a survivor of the 1993 mass shooting at a San Francisco Law firm. said the D.A. KTVU's Henry Lee contributed to this report. Contact the District Attorney's Office Main Phone Line 925-957-2200 925-646-2566 (Fax) To send the DA's Office an email, please email [email protected] Office locations and maps click here. More recently, he served as a consultant and on the board of directors for Waterside Workshops, a non-profit organization in Berkeley, that teaches underprivileged teens and young adults skills in bike mechanics and small boat building. She returned to California in 1999 where she worked at Legal Aid of Marin and the Alameda County Public Defenders Office. Finally! She attended John F. Kennedy School of Law and received the Witkin Award in Wills and Trust. "We have to send a very clear message that law enforcement will return to being effective. For Jennifer Redmond, it's been a year since her 19-year-old daughter was killed. Becton was then elected to the post in 2018. Residents of Contra Costa County, who wish to volunteer in this program, will be trained to serve as panelists and develop community-based solutions to redress the harm caused by these low-level offenses. Commissioner Shoker is fluent in Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu. Please visit our Career Pages to subscribe for the position. Generally these are motions to set aside an information pursuant to California Penal Code section 995, or motions to suppress evidence pursuant to California Penal Code section 1538.5. Both district attorneys agreed the system has failed many survivors. They suggested a comprehensive list of resources so future survivors of crime won't have to spend time searching for help. 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Aside from criminals, she said she will also hold officers accountable. San Francisco State University ( BA) Golden Gate University ( JD) Pacific School of Religion ( MTS) Diana Becton, also known as Diana Becton Smith [1] (born August 16, 1951) is a former trial judge and is currently both the first woman and first African American to be elected district attorney in the history of Contra Costa County in California. Then there is Terry Wiley, a 32-year veteran of the Alameda County District Attorney's office. This is an entry level position. It really depends on what the voters of Contra Costa are looking for," says Evans. Occasionally, our office is able to hire second or third year law students for Spring Law Clerk positions. Superior Court of Contra Costa County Jun 2011 - Aug . Advocates guide victims through the legal system and direct them to agencies and organizations that offer assistance and emergency services. Her office prosecuted a sheriff's deputy in a 2018 fatal on-duty shooting. Only ABC7 News spoke with Mark Peterson after a grand jury said he should. This program has been designed to redirect low level misdemeanor offenses from entering the criminal justice system by working as a community to come up with solutions that address the harm caused by these offenses and by focusing on restoring all who have been impacted. Several survivors shared the need for justice for cases that haven't been solved. If you are interested in applying for this position, please contact DDA Ryan Wagner by email. If you are interested in applying for this position, please contact DDA Ryan Wagner by email. Click on a candidate's name to see their website (will open in a separate tab or window). Interested candidates should have their application and all required school documentation as instructed on the posting, submitted in NeoGov. The goal of the Neighborhood Restorative Partnership is to address low-level misdemeanors or infractions, such as vandalism, assault/battery, alcohol control violations, and other quality of life crimes by partnering with our local law enforcement agencies and with community volunteers. KTVU later learned that authorities are investigating the possible abuse of prescription testosterone supplements by officers. MARTINEZ, Calif. - Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton won re-election Tuesday, defeating county prosecutor Mary Knox with 56 percent of the vote. Intern and Trainee placement opportunities are available in the adult, older adult and children's programs serving a geographical area within the county. That individuals don't have to go around trying to figure out who to call or where to go. Email: [email protected], Quality Improvement & Quality Assurance (QI/QA), Consolidated Planning Advisory Workgroup (CPAW), Mental Health Clinical Specialist classification, Central County Child and Adolescent Services, Juvenile Assessment and Consultation Services (JACS), West County Child and Adolescent Services, East County Child and Adolescent Services, CORE/ROAR (Center for Recovery and Empowerment). Students accepted to the program may be eligible to be hired as Student Interns and receive an hourly pay. For all other County departments and offices, see their web pages. On March 23, the investigation led to, "court-authorized law enforcement activity at multiple locations." June 5, 2022 / 7:37 PM / CBS San Francisco. Contact Us: Public Information Contacts Media Inquiries ContactWebmaster County Administration Building: 1025 Escobar Street, Martinez, CA 945531st Floor: Clerk of the Board2nd Floor: Human Resources3rd Floor: County Counsel4th Floor: County Administration. They also mentioned more follow up by police officers, detectives and social workers regarding their cases. Law Clerks will be assigned individual motions and write a written response under the guidance of the unit supervisor. The Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all persons regardless of their race, ethnic background, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age or disability. As an undergraduate at the University of California, Davis, he studied math and economics, and volunteered for the Legal Aid Society of Yolo County in Woodland. Deputy District Attorney, Los Angeles District Attorney's Office . Da Lin is an award-winning journalist at KPIX 5 News. Becton ran on her record of fighting local gang activity as co-leader of the FBI Safe Streets Task Force, as well as saying she eliminated the backlog of untested sexual assault kits, worked with victims' rights groups, and addressed racial disparities and bias in the dispositions of criminal cases. In 2018, Judge Lee left the district attorney's office and took a position with Apple Inc. as security counsel before joining the Contra Costa County Bench as a commissioner in 2019. Almost all of our prior summer 2L law clerks decide to stay on for a post-bar clerkship and entry level DDA position after graduation. We have continued to prosecute cases at the same rate as the previous administration. "I wouldn't be here today. We were swift in our response to the smash-and-grabs for example. Supporters said her efforts helped to cut down on freeway shootings in Contra Costa County in recent years. "In 2017, I lost a second brother. SEE ALSO: Another woman sexually assaulted at Dublin prison; seeks witness protection. Contra Costa County District Attorney Becton talked about victims' compensation and making that process more accessible. Weekly didactic trainings and/or group supervision focused on specific populations served at each site takes place as well. How safe is your neighborhood? We continue to find ways to modernize our Office as we focus on the community's needs to ensure Contra Costa County remains a safe and welcoming place to live and work. For all other County departments and offices, see their web pages. In addition, Shoker served as President of ADR Section of CCCBA from 2020-2021. 's office said due to the ongoing nature of its investigation that they would have no further details. Judge Athanasiou was appointed to the Contra Costa County Superior Court by Governor Newsom in September 2021. We provide one didactic seminar each month on specialized mental health topics in which all interns/trainees attend together (Third Wednesday 9am-12pm). The Contra Costa Behavioral Health intern and trainee program is geared towards preparing clinicians to practice in the public mental health system. I would've taken my life because you don't overcome losing somebody. Contact Us: Public Information Contacts Media Inquiries ContactWebmaster County Administration Building: 1025 Escobar Street, Martinez, CA 945531st Floor: Clerk of the Board2nd Floor: Human Resources3rd Floor: County Counsel4th Floor: County Administration. Our 2L summer clerkship program provides one of the most hands-on experiences in the state. We do not know what that activity involved and the D.A. . CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, Calif. - Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office says they and the Federal Bureau of Investigations are investigating Antioch and Pittsburg police department officers for a "broad range of offenses. He was the second homicide on January 1st and he was standing and talking with friends and was shot," said Tinisch Hollins. Becton said she doesn't believe in locking up low-level drug users or people arrested for petty thefts. "We are not soft on crime in Contra Costa County. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. She ran on her record going after gang activity and securing $3.5 million for security cameras to discourage freeway shootings. VIDEO: Rev. She was appointed to the D.A. She believes the county is headed in the wrong direction. The mission of the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office is to seek justice and enhance public safety for all our residents by fairly, ethically, aggressively and efficiently prosecuting those who violate the law, and by working to prevent crime. Beginning in January 2023, we will accept applications for placements from September 2023 to June 2024. 2010 - June 14, 2017. VIDEO: Woman beaten, dragged during brazen SF robbery after church. Copyright 2023 KGO-TV. He also served as a Deputy Public Defender at the Tulare County Public Defenders Office from 2005 to 2006. The programs and services provided by the division are offered through a system of care that includes Mental Health staff, Alcohol and Other Drug Services, Community Based Organizations, and a network of private providers. Her supporters praise her for challenging the status quo. The Neighborhood Restorative Partnership is a community-based pre-filing program initiated by the Contra Costa County District Attorneys Office in partnership with local Police Departments. June 5, 2022 / 7:37 PM People may be rethinking some of those endorsements," says Jackson. The department said in Sept. 2021, they received a tip that one of its officers was involved in illegal activity and that other officers were also involved. College Internship Program The Office is currently recruiting interns for Summer of 2022. She is the only African American district attorney in California. Knox has spent close to four decades in the district attorney's office. Note: We accept interns/trainees from many graduate programs in the Bay Area, but no online programs. Finally, there is Jimmie Wilson, who has 18 years of legal experience. During her thirteen-year tenure with the D.A.'s office, she helped prosecute sexual and physical abuse against children. Winnie Huynh, Psy.D. 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