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The New York County District Attorney, also known as the Manhattan District Attorney, is the elected district attorney for New York County (Manhattan), New York.The office is responsible for the prosecution of violations of New York state laws (federal law violations in Manhattan are prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York).
The New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law gives DMV the authority to suspend registrations for habitual and persistent violations of the law. [3] In 2015-2016, the DMV enacted regulations allowing the suspensions of registration for people who fail to pay 5 road charge fines (toll violations) within 18 months.
Elizabeth Holtzman, former New York City Comptroller, former Brooklyn District Attorney, former U.S. Representative for New York's 16th congressional district [8] John Legend , singer [ 10 ] David Paterson , 55th Governor of New York (2008–2010), former Lieutenant Governor of New York (2007–2008), former State Senator (1985–2006) [ 8 ]
An acting district attorney was appointed by the Court of General Sessions pending the Governor's action. [1] Since the Consolidation Charter of New York City in 1898, the terms of the district attorneys in New York City have coincided with the mayor's term, and are for four years.
In 1818, all 13 districts were broken up, and each county in the State of New York became a separate district. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] Until 1822, the district attorney was appointed by the Council of Appointment , and held the office "during the Council's pleasure", meaning that there was no defined term of office.
The other elections in New York are for a six-year term for U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand's seat; two-year terms for each of the state's 26 seats in the House of Representatives; and two-year terms ...
Eric Gonzalez (born January 24, 1969) [1] is an American attorney who is currently serving as the district attorney for Kings County in Brooklyn, New York.Gonzalez became the acting district attorney in October 2016 after his predecessor Kenneth P. Thompson, died shortly after announcing that he was stepping down to be treated for cancer.
An upstate New York district attorney apologized Monday after police video showed her cursing at an officer who tried to give her a speeding ticket and telling him to “just go away.” “Last ...