Can I get a Prosecutor’s explanation of a law or get legal advice from a Prosecutor?
Answer
The office of the Prosecuting Attorney will give legal advice on criminal matters to police agencies. Although the Prosecuting Attorney can give general advice on whether certain facts would constitute the commission of a crime, our office is generally reluctant to do so on individual cases to private citizens. Often people seeking a favorable opinion will give a distorted version of the facts; a full investigation by a police agency may reveal grounds for prosecution, which were not disclosed to our office. In addition, no opinion given can be construed as immunity from prosecution. The Morgan County Prosecutor’s Office will not give legal advice on civil matters; all civil legal questions should be referred to a competent private attorney.