Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price’s office is reviewing 35 death penalty cases after prosecutors discover evidence of prosecutorial misconduct. The District Attorney’s Office is reaching out to victims and survivors whom these crimes may have impacted. Anyone who has not been contacted but who was directly impacted by one of these cases is urged to contact the assigned Victim-Witness Advocates at 510-208-9555 or email them at shawn.mitchell@acgov.org. Lawyers are also standing by to answer questions and offer information about the status of each case.
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Jury Finds Joseph Roberts Guilty of Second-Degree Murder in the Death of Rachel Buckner
May 13, 2024 OAKLAND, CA — Today, Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price announced that prosecutors obtained a conviction against Joseph Roberts, 43, for the murder of Rachel Elizabeth Imani Buckner. The jury deliberated for less than a day and found Defendant...
Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price Announces Lawsuit Against Automobile Insurance and Software Companies, Alleging Scheme Underpaying California Residents for Totaled Vehicles to Maximize Insurance Profits
Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price Announces Lawsuit Against Automobile Insurance and Software Companies, Alleging Scheme Underpaying California Residents for Totaled Vehicles to Maximize Insurance Profits May 9, 2024 OAKLAND, CA — Alameda County District...
Man Charged with Murder for the Shooting Death of a Victim Seated Behind the Wheel of a Minivan in Oakland
Man Charged with Murder for the Shooting Death of a Victim Seated Behind the Wheel of a Minivan in Oakland Charges Include a Gun Use Enhancement. Alleged Shooter Faces up to 36 Years to Life in Prison May 8, 2024 OAKLAND, CA—Today, DA Pamela Price announced Justin...
DA Pamela Price releases Alameda County District Attorney’s Office 2023 Annual Report
DA Pamela Price releases Alameda County District Attorney’s Office 2023 Annual Report Data Shows More Actions Taken by ACDAO on Police Reports Presented in 2023 May 07, 2024 Oakland, CA - Today, DA Pamela Price released the 2023 Annual Report (2023 AR) for the Alameda...
Two Men Accused of Being Involved in Shootout at an Oakland Mini Market Face 37 Years to Life in Prison. Charges Include Enhancements for Both Defendants
Two Men Accused of Being Involved in Shootout at an Oakland Mini Market Face 37 Years to Life in Prison. Charges Include Enhancements for Both Defendants Two minors also charged in connection to this shooting. May 3, 2024 Oakland, CA— Alameda County District Attorney...
Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price’s Office Announces $23 Million Dollar Settlement Agreement with the Nation’s Largest Funeral Provider for Allegedly Violating California’s Consumer Protection Laws
Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price’s Office Announces $23 Million Dollar Settlement Agreement with the Nation’s Largest Funeral Provider for Allegedly Violating California’s Consumer Protection Laws May 1, 2024 OAKLAND, CA — Alameda County District Attorney...
Covid-19 Updates
Indoor Mask Required in Public
December 13, 2021 –
California has now changed its mask requirements to match CDC guidance. Alameda County requires everyone, including fully vaccinated people, to wear a mask in indoor public settings to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Early Release Alerts
Due to recent changes in California law, as well as circumstances resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, some inmates are being released from custody earlier than the date originally determined at the time of sentencing.
HELPFUL INFORMATION
Cell Site Simulator Policy
Cell-site simulator technology provides valuable assistance in support of important public safety objectives. Whether deployed as part of a fugitive apprehension effort, to locate at-risk people or missing children, or to provide search and rescue support in natural disasters and emergencies, cell-site2 simulators fulfill critical operational needs.
This technology will only be utilized when authorized by a search warrant signed by a judicial officer that has been reviewed through the judicial process.
Our Policy for Use of Cell-Site Simulator Technology (PDF)
Alameda County District Attorney’s Policy for Use of Cell-Site Simulator Technology (PDF)
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Cannabis Convictions Petitions/Prop 64 Policy
On Tuesday, November 8, 2016, the voters passed Proposition 64, the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act. The Act legalizes adult use Cannabis as well and establishes regulations that will control and oversee the industry. The Act further establishes protocols for reducing, dismissing and sealing old convictions for Health & Safety Code Sections 11357, 11359 and 11360.
Our Cannabis Convictions Petitions (PDFs)
CR-400, CR-401, CR-402, CR-403
Our Prop 64 Policy (PDF)
Proposition 64 Policy