Michael Laws

- The commonwealth's attorney is the highest law enforcement official in a given jurisdiction. 
- A commonwealth’s attorney is responsible for prosecuting felony crimes. For example, they decide whether or not to charge for crimes such as assault, stalking, or kidnapping. 
- A commonwealth's attorney has the authority to investigate persons, grant immunity to witnesses and accused criminals, and plea bargain with defendants.
- Commonwealth's attorneys are elected in partisan elections for terms of 6 years. 

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