The District Attorney is a lawyer who manages and represents the government in criminal cases. The DA is elected in the state and, for the federal government, is appointed (See District Attorneys of the US.) The duties of a DA typically include deciding whether to bring criminal charges against people who have been arresting and prosecuting criminal charges in court. The … [Read more...]

To take as a pledge property of another, and keep the same until he performs his obligation or until the property is replevied by the sheriff. It was used to secure an appearance in court, payment of rent, performance of services, etc. Distress is now generally resorted to for the purpose of enforcing the payment of rent, taxes, or other duties. … [Read more...]

There shall be appointed, in each judicial district, a meet person, learned in the law, to act as attorney of the United States in such district, who shall be sworn or affirmed to the faithful execution of his office. Act of September 24, 1789, s. 35, 1 Story's Laws, 67. 2. His duty is to prosecute, in such district, all delinquents, for crimes and offences cognizable under the … [Read more...]

He who seizes a distress. … [Read more...]

(A) he name of one of the courts of the United States. It is held by a judge, called the district judge. Several courts under the same name have been established by state authority. Vide Courts of the United States. (B) In federal court and, in some states, the name of the main trial court. Thus, if you file suit in federal court, your case will normally be heard in federal … [Read more...]