Ethical Considerations for Prosecutors in Domestic Violence Cases

This presentation will address the unique ethical considerations that face prosecutors in sexual assault cases, including charging decisions, discovery, rape shield evidence, immunity, media relations, use of polygraphs, and confidentiality.

Presented by 

Christopher Mallios

Christopher Mallios is an Attorney Advisor for AEquitas: The Prosecutors' Resource on Violence Against Women. As an Attorney Advisor he presents on trial strategy, legal analysis and policy, and ethical issues related to violence against women at the local, state, and national level. He conducts research; develops training materials, resources, and publications; and provides case consultation and technical assistance for prosecutors and allied professionals.  For more than 10 years, Mr. Mallios worked as a trial attorney and supervisor specializing primarily in the prosecution of crimes involving violence against women. As the Chief of the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office Family Violence & Sexual Assault Unit, he prosecuted and supervised the prosecution of thousands of cases involving domestic violence, sexual assault, and child physical and sexual abuse.