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District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 40

Martin Moore

Candidate for District Attorney, Prosecutorial District 40

Democratic

Background

Occupation
County commissioner; attorney
Campaign website
electmartinmoore.com

County commissioner and attorney who began his career as a public defender in Asheville and has more than a decade of experience in civil, criminal and appellate courts; he graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill and its law school.

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Documented positions

Public safety

  • Pledges priority for gun crimes and domestic violence cases

    Martin Moore for Buncombe County District Attorney

    Campaign website · Martin Moore for District Attorney · electmartinmoore.com

    “As District Attorney, I will prioritize prosecuting gun crimes, domestic violence, and serious threats to public safety.”
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Courts & justice

  • Pledges lowest priority for misdemeanor cannabis charges

    Martin Moore for Buncombe County District Attorney

    Campaign website · Martin Moore for District Attorney · electmartinmoore.com

    “Misdemeanor cannabis charges will be my lowest priority.”
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  • Supports treatment courts and diversion, including a mental health court

    Martin on the Issues | Martin Moore for District Attorney

    Campaign website · Martin Moore for District Attorney · electmartinmoore.com

    “Provide active leadership in and in support of treatment courts and diversion programs, including a mental health court.”
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  • Supports bail reform to avoid criminalizing poverty

    Martin on the Issues | Martin Moore for District Attorney

    Campaign website · Martin Moore for District Attorney · electmartinmoore.com

    “Support Bail Reform initiatives and other practices that help combat the criminalization of poverty while assuring community safety.”
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  • Proposes reviewing possible wrongful convictions with state experts

    Martin on the Issues | Martin Moore for District Attorney

    Campaign website · Martin Moore for District Attorney · electmartinmoore.com

    “Collaborate with state experts and the Attorney General's Office to review potential wrongful convictions and procedural errors.”
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