District Attorney’s Office Shines a Light On Domestic Violence
Every October, the Saratoga County District Attorney’s Office works to shine a light on domestic violence by participating in a campaign to turn the office purple. Purple is the color chosen to spread awareness to the issue of domestic violence. The District Attorney’s Office strives to be an advocate for victims of domestic violence. Attorneys in the domestic violence unit specialize in...
Read More“Shine the Light on Domestic Violence” aka Turn the State Purple 2013
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month: “Shine a Light on Domestic Violence”. How can we work together to raise awareness of domestic violence? By “Shining a Light” on the subject and bringing it out of the darkness! “Shine the Light on Domestic Violence” is a campaign that connects communities across New York by turning the state purple during October, Domestic Violence...
Read MoreThe Case of People v Drue generated much emotion in the community and devastated 4 families and had rippling affects far and wide
These phots from the Times Union, The Daily Gazette and The Saratogian captured some of those moments that defined this case. Assistant District Attorney Jim Davis and Patrick Campion were assigned to the prosecution and studied the case for nearly 10 months. NYSP continued the investigation far beyond just the charging decision. The defendant ultimately pleaded guilty to every count in the...
Read MorePeople v. Dennis Drue
People v. Dennis Drue: Judge Scarano rules in favor of prosecution and finds defendant’s statements voluntary and not in violation of constitutional rights. Photo Gallery
Read MoreDistrict Attorney Murphy participates in the Second Annual Anti Bullying Awareness March: Be An Ally! Ballston Spa with Mayor Romano and Supervisor Lewza
District Attorney Murphy participates in the : Be An Ally! Ballston Spa with Mayor Romano and Supervisor Lewza. Photo Gallery
Read MoreDA Murphy comments on cases in the Office
DA Murphy comments on cases in the office. Photo Gallery
Read MoreDA Murphy joins DA Kate Hogan of Warren County and Sister Charla stressing the importance of mediation when appropriate as an alternative in some matters as an alternative to dispute resolution
DA Murphy joins DA Kate Hogan of Warren County and Sister Charla stressing the importance of mediation when appropriate as an alternative in some matters as an alternative to dispute resolution.
Read MoreCrime Victim’s Right’s week candle light vigil in Saratoga Springs at the New England Congregational Prebyterian Church remembering crime victims on April 21, 2013
Crime Victim’s Right’s week candle light vigil in Saratoga Springs at the New England Congregational Prebyterian Church remembering crime victims on April 21, 2013.
Read More2013 District Attorney Public Service Award Recipients
Award recepients John Kelly of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the Saratoga Center for the Family’s Child Advocacy Center and Saratoga County DA’s Office Crime Victim Unit’s Lisa Hogan.
Read MoreDA Murphy and NYSP Troop “G” Major Steve James with Assistant DA’s Jim Davis and Patrick Campion and NYSP BCI Senior Patricia Donovan announcing the indictment of Dennis Drue
DA Murphy and NYSP Troop “G” Major Steve James with Assistant DA’s Jim Davis and Patrick Campion and NYSP BCI Senior Patricia Donovan announcing the indictment of Dennis Drue.
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