Prosecutor Misconduct No. 1719267514 - 970534619

Scott Hook

Date of Offense

May 9, 2024

Offense(s)

Reporting Authority

This complaint has been forwarded to the Virginia Bar Association

Supporting Document(s)

20240504 Virginia State Police Misconduct for Prosecutors and Investigators_Redacted.pdf

Statement

I was wrongfully charged and wrongfully convicted by the State of Virginia, Fauquier County Commonwealth Attorney's Office of a traffic violation on May 9, 2024. I was a crime victim of stalking and instead of being treated as a victim, was charged with a traffic crime, where both the Virginia State Police Officers and the Prosecutor engaged in victim/witness tampering in violation of state law and 18 U.S.C. 1512, violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act, violations of 18 U.S.C. 241 and 18 U.S.C. 242.

Definition of Offense(s)

Attorney Misconduct

Prosecutorial misconduct refers to actions by a prosecutor that are unethical, illegal, or violate the rights of a defendant.

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Bias

Prosecutor misconduct involving bias refers to when a prosecutor allows personal opinions, prejudices, or other factors to influence their decision making or behavior in a criminal case.

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Cooperative Misconduct

Cooperative misconduct refers to a situation where the prosecutor collaborates or conspires with another party, such as the police, to commit misconduct. This type of behavior can include suppressing evidence, withholding information, or engaging in unethical tactics to secure a conviction.

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Judicial Proceedings

Judicial proceedings type of prosecutor misconduct refers to unethical or illegal actions taken by a prosecutor during the course of a trial or other legal proceeding.

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Obstruction of Justice

Obstruction of justice by a prosecutor refers to actions taken by a prosecutor to interfere with the administration of justice, such as hiding or withholding evidence, lying or making false statements in court, or engaging in other behavior that undermines the fairness and integrity of the legal

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Overcharging

"Overcharging" refers to a prosecutor bringing excessive or unwarranted charges against a defendant in a criminal case. This can occur when a prosecutor deliberately or recklessly charges someone with more crimes or more serious crimes than the evidence supports.

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Witness Tampering

Witness tampering is a form of prosecutor misconduct where the prosecutor intentionally tries to interfere with the testimony of a witness in a court proceeding.

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