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How can you refuse to answer the prosecuting attorney's questions?
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Who conducts criminal prosecutions?
The US Attorney's office conducts federal prosecutions. State and local prosecutions are conducted by state prosecuting attorneys that go by different name depending on the prosecuting jurisdictions: District attorneys, state's attorneys, corporation counsels, prosecuting attorneys. In some states, the state Attorney General may conduct some prosecutions.
Where can one get a prosecuting attorney?
One can find a prosecuting attorney by going to a court and requesting details of attorneys or they can ask for recommendations from family or friends. One can go to a local law firm and find out information about any prosecuting attorneys that work there.
Who are considered professionals in the courtroom work group?
Judges, prosecuting attorneys, defense attorneys, public defenders, and anyone else who earns a living serving the court.
Who elects prosecuting attorneys?
The actual attorneys that do the prosecuting are usually civil servants. The boss they work for - The State Attorney - or his boss - the State Attorney General - can be elected officials. If they are, they are elected by the people at election time along with all the other state officials whose terms are up.
Who has the authority to refuse to prosecute a case after indictment?
The district attorney or other prosecuting attorney's office.
Can attorneys refuse to update clients?
only by order of judge or if the client stops payment to the lawer
Can a cop refuse to give you his name?
No, legally a cop MUST idetify his or herself and the reason why they are stopping you..... if you don't want to answer their questions you may simply say, " I know my rights and I refuse to answer any of your questions" or "I refuse to answer your questions".
What should a man do if a woman is setting him up on false charges and then willing to drop charges if he signs over full custody of their child?
Hire a lawyer and refuse to sign anything. Private citizens are not permitted to make or file criminal charges in the US. This is done by the state, through the prosecuting attorneys office. If there is no evidence of a crime, you cannot be convicted.
When it comes to District attorneys are tax payers money being put to the right use?
Yes, of course. Without prosecuting attorneys (whatever they may be called, i.e.- D.A.'s, State's Attorneys, Corporation Counsel's, etc.) what alternative do you suggest? Who would prosecute those who commit crimes, both major and minor?
What does SAO mean in court?
SAO stands for State's Attorney's Office. It is the office responsible for prosecuting criminal cases on behalf of the state or government.
What type of attorneys handle product liability questions?
Personal injury attorneys specialize in the area of product liability. They are the appropriate type of attorney to contact with any questions related to product liability.
What two letters serve as an abbreviation for a prosecuting attorney?
You might possibly be thinking of D.A., which stands for District Attorney.HOWEVER, not all prosecutors are known or referred to as District Attorneys (DA's)- they can also be US Attorneys, or States Attorneys, or County Prosecutors,. etc, and that's just in the US. Other nations refer to them by different titles entirely.
