Environmental & Energy
Apr. 18, 2023
From illegal battery disposal to groundwater contamination, DA’s protect and serve the environment
The law allows a county prosecutor to bring an action to enjoin a business from violating the laws of the state, so a single prosecutor can sue and bind a company from engaging in misconduct throughout the state.
Karen L. Wold
Senior Deputy District Attorney
Office of the Ventura County District Attorney
Phone: (805) 662-1750
Email: Karen.Wold@Ventura.org
Loyola Law School; Los Angeles CA
The environment is our most valuable asset. In Ventura County where I live and work, we have a beautiful environment of land, sea and mountains - each full of wildlife. As an environmental prosecutor, I am fortunate to have what I consider the best position in my office.
In addition to prosecuting traditional crimes, nearly every District Attorney's office in California has an environmental protection unit. The Attorney General's Office li...
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