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Opinion: Teen offenders need immediate intervention

info@scdag.com (Amy Weirich) — Mon, 5 Oct 2020 11:21:15 -0500

To determine root causes for juvenile criminal behavior and map out more positive life plans, Shelby County needs a facility independent from Juvenile Court to provide immediate and evidence-based intervention for every youth who comes in contact with law enforcement.

Shelby County DA: Elder abuse is under-reported and growing

info@scdag.com (Amy Weirich) — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 04:00:01 -0600

Prosecutors in the Special Victims Unit of the Shelby County District Attorney's Office handle nearly 75 cases each year in which an elderly person is the victim of physical or financial crimes. Statistics suggest only one out of 14 cases is ever reported.

Curbing the gang violence 'epidemic' is Memphis' priority

info@scdag.com (Amy Weirich) — Tue, 5 Nov 2019 08:23:30 -0600

The Kelly Report submitted to the Memphis Shelby Crime Commission recommends expanding the Multi-Agency Gang Unit and ramping up data-driven policing to address gang violence.

Changing times at 201 Poplar

info@scdag.com (Amy Weirich) — Tue, 2 Jul 2019 13:36:08 -0500

A smart inmate told me there are two types of criminals: those who embrace anti-social behavior, and those who struggle with it. With these changes in how we do our job – from arrest to sentence – we are better positioned to use our jail/prison/docket space on the former and find alternative solutions for the latter.

Weirich: Mentors can help shape young lives

info@scdag.com (Amy Weirich) — Thu, 17 Jan 2019 04:00:00 -0600

Mentors can have powerful and lasting positive effects on children, showing them what hope looks like before they turn to a life of violent crime.

The changing role of the district attorney

info@scdag.com (Amy Weirich) — Tue, 4 Dec 2018 04:00:00 -0600

I recently heard a retired judge tell a gathering that he started his legal career as a prosecutor.

DA eliminates prosecution for driving on revoked license if money is only issue

info@scdag.com (Amy Weirich) — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 01:22:22 -0500

Earlier this year at a meeting of a group we call Pastors, Prosecutors and Police, we kicked around ideas about what we could do to improve the lives of our citizens and make Memphis a safer place to live.