Candidate profile: Don Montgomery, solicitor general

Office of the Solicitor General

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Public Safety

In his role as Solicitor General, he prosecutes criminal misdemeanors and  traffic and ordinance violations in state and magistrate courts. University of Maryland Law School

In his role as a state prosecutor, he prosecuted criminal cases on behalf of the state, presented evidence in court, examined witnesses, and worked with law enforcement agencies to build cases.

- In his role as Solicitor General, he prosecutes criminal misdemeanors and  traffic and ordinance violations in state and magistrate courts. University of Maryland Law School
- In his role as a state prosecutor, he prosecuted criminal cases on behalf of the state, presented evidence in court, examined witnesses, and worked with law enforcement agencies to build cases.

Legal Experience

Criminal Justice

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Don Montgomery

- The Solicitor General oversees the prosecution of any misdemeanors or minor infractions to Georgia statutes or local laws. Misdemeanors might include driving under the influence, disorderly conduct, or low-level theft. 
- Solicitor Generals have discretion over whether to press charges, whether to seek jail time, or whether to send individuals to a pre-trial diversion program. They also have the power to negotiate plea deals with defendants. 
- In addition to prosecuting cases, the Solicitor General provides advice and counseling to victims of crime.
- Solicitor Generals are elected in county elections to four year terms.