McBride seeks re-election to keep our county safe
CHENANGO COUNTY – Joseph A. McBride – Chenango County’s District Attorney since 1999 – has announced his run for District Attorney for this year’s election season.
McBride has served the county and community as District Attorney for nearly 16 years, and he said he intends to continue to do the same: keep the residents of Chenango County safe.
The DA has experience with more than 1,600 felony cases. “I have always been, and will continue to be, passionate about the job I do,” he said.
Having spent more than 30 years as a trial lawyer, McBride said he spent his early years as a lawyer in New York and in Phoenix, Arizona, serving the people and the public. He said he returned to Chenango County in 1990 with his wife to raise their two (now adult) children. “Chenango County was a safe and wonderful community to raise the children and I have continued to tirelessly work for that atmosphere throughout my tenure as DA and will continue in the future,” McBride said.
Prior to 1990, McBride said that his uncle had moved to the area in 1971, and in 1977 McBride moved into his home during both college and law school. He said that is when he considered this area his home.
McBride explained that he lived here and served the community since his family’s return in 1990.
Before McBride became the DA in 1999, he said he worked for private practices and additionally has expertise in civil law in addition to criminal.
With regard to McBride’s criminal case experience, he said he has been involved in many jury trials — more than 60 — in his thirty year law career.
“In the past 25 years, I have been involved in every major criminal trial in this area, giving me the tools to effectively serve as District Attorney,” he said.
With regard to homicide cases in the past 16 years, McBride said he prosecuted almost every one.
McBride then explained that prosecutors have very different rules to follow as compared to other types of lawyers.
“The job is not to just get convictions, it’s to seek justice,” McBride said. “I want to avoid an unjust conviction, exonerate the innocent, and convict the guilty.”
The DA went on to discuss the legal process of deciding on a just disposition for a defendant. The background of the defendant is taken into account, including criminal history, age, and other factors. The victim is also a part of the process. Based on the disposition, there is a range of sentencing options.
While McBride has prosecuted many trials, he said there are rules that occur at trials that are ever-changing, and it’s important the DA be aware and understand the various special rules for prosecutors.
“It takes years and years of trial work to handle the duties of prosecuting criminal matters,” McBride said.
While a defense attorney can zealously act at a trial, McBride said, “Being a prosecutor you have specific rules in the practice of the law. Prosecutors have the sole duty to seek justice and seek the truth. Those rules apply at all levels of prosecutorial work.”
McBride said prosecutors’ rules and responsibilities are different than other attorneys that practice in other areas of law and added, “There is no substitute for the hard work that’s done in the criminal courts of our county to make sure you’re able to effectively prosecute the crimes in our jurisdiction.”
The DA additionally said that to his knowledge, he was the first District Attorney in New York to get a Skyped testimony from a witness in another country in the most recent murder trial — The Ganesh R. Ramsaran case. “Through the cooperation of the Federal government, the government of the United Kingdom, and the Office of Court Administration, we brought forth very valuable evidence to the murder trial.”
With regard to his community and volunteer experience, McBride is a member of the Norwich City School Board, the Chenango County Youth Board, a member of the Multi-Disciplinary Task Force for Abused Children, Chenango County Traffic and Safety Commission, St. Paul’s Church, Knights of Columbus, Chenango Foundation (past president), Hospice (past vice-president), Northeast Classic Car Museum (past secretary), former adjunct professor at Morrisville State College, former board member of the Chenango County Chamber of Commerce, past board member for Norwich Little League, a sports coach for little league and basketball, and a member of the Board of Directors for the District Attorney’s Association of the State of New York.
The DA continued by explaining that this past Tuesday he spoke at the Chenango County Substance Abuse Coalition — where he said prevention plays a major role in the task force. “I will continue to work hard for the solutions to our current crime problems in Chenango County,” he said.
“I work very hard not only in the courtroom, but also in the community I care about,” he said. “I am dedicated to keeping Chenango County safe not only in my professional life but also with my service to this community.”
McBride said, “Chenango County has been my home longer than my challenger has been alive.”
It was recently announced that Zachary Wentworth has chosen to run for District Attorney of Chenango County.
“Mr. Wentworth is a very nice person,” said McBride. “He interned at the DA’s office a few years ago, and was recently admitted to the bar.”
McBride said Wentworth has never prosecuted a case, as he currently is employed at the Public Defender’s office.
“He (Wentworth) has never conducted a felony trial, even as a defense attorney,” McBride said. “He has only tried – to my knowledge – two misdemeanor jury trials, for which there were quick convictions when he was defending the cases.”
Said McBride, “I welcome Mr. Wentworth throwing his hat in the race as I support the people having a choice in the upcoming election.”
“I would ask the good people of Chenango County to look at my history of community and professional involvement against Mr. Wentworth’s,” said McBride.
“I say all of this with all due respect to Mr. Wentworth,” McBride added.
McBride encouraged residents to exercise their Constitutional right to vote to ensure that the people of Chenango County to “receive the justice they deserve.”
The DA said the job is one that is apolitical. “There are no politics involved in the job. It’s my sincere belief that no one has run against me in the last 16 years because I’ve done a fine job keeping the people of Chenango County safe.”
McBride explained that he – over his 16 year tenure as DA – has dealt with victims of crimes and has done as much as he can to give those victims a voice in the criminal justice system to make sure justice is done. “I have a great working relationship with all police agencies and victim rights groups, and were all work together for justice,” he said.
“When it comes down to the job of keeping the men, women, and children of Chenango County safe, I’m the only candidate with the qualifications to do so,” said McBride. “I’m the more qualified candidate to continue to ensure that future generations of Chenango County residents can live here and raise their children.”
McBride has served the county and community as District Attorney for nearly 16 years, and he said he intends to continue to do the same: keep the residents of Chenango County safe.
The DA has experience with more than 1,600 felony cases. “I have always been, and will continue to be, passionate about the job I do,” he said.
Having spent more than 30 years as a trial lawyer, McBride said he spent his early years as a lawyer in New York and in Phoenix, Arizona, serving the people and the public. He said he returned to Chenango County in 1990 with his wife to raise their two (now adult) children. “Chenango County was a safe and wonderful community to raise the children and I have continued to tirelessly work for that atmosphere throughout my tenure as DA and will continue in the future,” McBride said.
Prior to 1990, McBride said that his uncle had moved to the area in 1971, and in 1977 McBride moved into his home during both college and law school. He said that is when he considered this area his home.
McBride explained that he lived here and served the community since his family’s return in 1990.
Before McBride became the DA in 1999, he said he worked for private practices and additionally has expertise in civil law in addition to criminal.
With regard to McBride’s criminal case experience, he said he has been involved in many jury trials — more than 60 — in his thirty year law career.
“In the past 25 years, I have been involved in every major criminal trial in this area, giving me the tools to effectively serve as District Attorney,” he said.
With regard to homicide cases in the past 16 years, McBride said he prosecuted almost every one.
McBride then explained that prosecutors have very different rules to follow as compared to other types of lawyers.
“The job is not to just get convictions, it’s to seek justice,” McBride said. “I want to avoid an unjust conviction, exonerate the innocent, and convict the guilty.”
The DA went on to discuss the legal process of deciding on a just disposition for a defendant. The background of the defendant is taken into account, including criminal history, age, and other factors. The victim is also a part of the process. Based on the disposition, there is a range of sentencing options.
While McBride has prosecuted many trials, he said there are rules that occur at trials that are ever-changing, and it’s important the DA be aware and understand the various special rules for prosecutors.
“It takes years and years of trial work to handle the duties of prosecuting criminal matters,” McBride said.
While a defense attorney can zealously act at a trial, McBride said, “Being a prosecutor you have specific rules in the practice of the law. Prosecutors have the sole duty to seek justice and seek the truth. Those rules apply at all levels of prosecutorial work.”
McBride said prosecutors’ rules and responsibilities are different than other attorneys that practice in other areas of law and added, “There is no substitute for the hard work that’s done in the criminal courts of our county to make sure you’re able to effectively prosecute the crimes in our jurisdiction.”
The DA additionally said that to his knowledge, he was the first District Attorney in New York to get a Skyped testimony from a witness in another country in the most recent murder trial — The Ganesh R. Ramsaran case. “Through the cooperation of the Federal government, the government of the United Kingdom, and the Office of Court Administration, we brought forth very valuable evidence to the murder trial.”
With regard to his community and volunteer experience, McBride is a member of the Norwich City School Board, the Chenango County Youth Board, a member of the Multi-Disciplinary Task Force for Abused Children, Chenango County Traffic and Safety Commission, St. Paul’s Church, Knights of Columbus, Chenango Foundation (past president), Hospice (past vice-president), Northeast Classic Car Museum (past secretary), former adjunct professor at Morrisville State College, former board member of the Chenango County Chamber of Commerce, past board member for Norwich Little League, a sports coach for little league and basketball, and a member of the Board of Directors for the District Attorney’s Association of the State of New York.
The DA continued by explaining that this past Tuesday he spoke at the Chenango County Substance Abuse Coalition — where he said prevention plays a major role in the task force. “I will continue to work hard for the solutions to our current crime problems in Chenango County,” he said.
“I work very hard not only in the courtroom, but also in the community I care about,” he said. “I am dedicated to keeping Chenango County safe not only in my professional life but also with my service to this community.”
McBride said, “Chenango County has been my home longer than my challenger has been alive.”
It was recently announced that Zachary Wentworth has chosen to run for District Attorney of Chenango County.
“Mr. Wentworth is a very nice person,” said McBride. “He interned at the DA’s office a few years ago, and was recently admitted to the bar.”
McBride said Wentworth has never prosecuted a case, as he currently is employed at the Public Defender’s office.
“He (Wentworth) has never conducted a felony trial, even as a defense attorney,” McBride said. “He has only tried – to my knowledge – two misdemeanor jury trials, for which there were quick convictions when he was defending the cases.”
Said McBride, “I welcome Mr. Wentworth throwing his hat in the race as I support the people having a choice in the upcoming election.”
“I would ask the good people of Chenango County to look at my history of community and professional involvement against Mr. Wentworth’s,” said McBride.
“I say all of this with all due respect to Mr. Wentworth,” McBride added.
McBride encouraged residents to exercise their Constitutional right to vote to ensure that the people of Chenango County to “receive the justice they deserve.”
The DA said the job is one that is apolitical. “There are no politics involved in the job. It’s my sincere belief that no one has run against me in the last 16 years because I’ve done a fine job keeping the people of Chenango County safe.”
McBride explained that he – over his 16 year tenure as DA – has dealt with victims of crimes and has done as much as he can to give those victims a voice in the criminal justice system to make sure justice is done. “I have a great working relationship with all police agencies and victim rights groups, and were all work together for justice,” he said.
“When it comes down to the job of keeping the men, women, and children of Chenango County safe, I’m the only candidate with the qualifications to do so,” said McBride. “I’m the more qualified candidate to continue to ensure that future generations of Chenango County residents can live here and raise their children.”
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