DeKalb Solicitor General

• Public Safety — The Solicitor General can decide how strongly to prosecute misdemeanor crimes that put people at risk, such as child abandonment, driving under the influence, or family violence.

• Criminal Justice — The Solicitor General can decide to pursue tougher or lighter sentences for misdemeanors. This affects how much time people convicted of a crime will spend in jail for their crime.

• Victim Assistance — The Solicitor General can help victims of crime find counseling or provide them with advice about whether to press charges.