Tulsa DA Steve Kunzweiler

ADA Dossman is the Director of our Gang Division. He spoke with the Council for Safer Neighborhoods about Youthful Offenders, and what parents can do to protect their children and safeguard their community.

MONDAY MEMO:

Many people can be surprised to learn that an arrest does not always result in criminal charges. This week, we’re diving into the difference between the legal standard for an arrest and the legal standard required to file a criminal case.

Check back each Monday as we continue our mission to find truth and seek justice.

Our office was proud to host Memorial High School senior, Jamarion Rhone, to shadow Assistant District Attorney, Kahleah Brown, as Jamarion prepares to attend Seminole State College in the fall. Read about his experience below:

"I had a valuable and inspiring experience shadowing Tulsa County Assistant District Attorney, Kahleah Brown. During my time in the office, I learned extensively about courtroom procedures and was very grateful for the opportunity to observe active cases firsthand. This experience leaves me highly motivated and excited as I begin my journey toward pursuing a future career as an attorney. Thank you again for that amazing opportunity."

The court of criminal appeals affirmed Michael Jimenez murder conviction for brutally beating and strangling his wife to death.

In order to secure that conviction, the State called two of Mr. Jimenez past girlfriends and victims who testified that they suffered beatings and strangulation at the hands of Mr. Jimenez similar to those he inflicted on the victim in this case. The court of criminal appeals held that the state can and should present testimony from past survivors in difficult cases in order to hold those perpetrators responsible. Mr Jimenez will spend the rest of his life in prison without the possibility of parole.

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Welcome to the DA Dashboard podcast! This is our first episode of this new monthly podcast. Authenticity can unfortunately be hard to come by. We hope this podcast gives you a real view into DA Kunzweiler, our office, and the people that work every day to find truth and seek justice for you.

DA Dashboard Podcast - DA Kunzweiler This episode of the DA Dashboard podcast explores DA Steve Kunzweil...

MONDAY MEMO:

A common misconception is that a prosecutor's job is simply to get convictions. In reality, a prosecutor's duty is to find truth and seek justice while upholding the Constitution and the law.

This week's topic: What is a prosecutor's job? Learn more about the role and responsibilities that guide every decision made in the pursuit of justice.

Check back each Monday as we continue our mission to find truth and seek justice.

Finding truth and seeking justice remain the core priorities of the Tulsa County District Attorney’s Office. Year-to-date data from January 1–May 31 (2022–2026) shows steady progress in reducing violent crime and successfully resolving cases within the City of Tulsa.

Behind every statistic is a human life and families impacted. Our office reviews the unique facts and evidentiary factors of every single file to ensure the law is applied fairly and justly.

We are incredibly grateful for the hard work of the Tulsa Police Department and the ongoing cooperation of our community partners as we work together to make Tulsa a safer place to live, work, and raise a family.

First Assistant District Attorney, Erik Grayless, spoke with KOTV - News On 6 to discuss our Alternative Courts Program. 80% of the crime is done by 20% of the population. Our office focuses on placing violent criminals in prison, while presenting non-violent offenders with opportunities for rehabilitation and alternatives to prison.

The TCDA softball team is back on the field! We are grateful to have such a great group of people that work and play well together!

The Director of our Special Victims Unit, ADA Lauren Crudup, trained legal interns and Detectives with the Glenpool Police Department on effective report writing and how to testify in court. We are proud to prepare the next generation of prosecutors, and we are thankful for the dedicated service of our law enforcement officers.