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A prosecuting lawyer, lets break this down.
Defintion of prosecuting: 1.To seek to obtain or enforce by legal action
2. To initiate civil or criminal court action against
So to prosecute means to seek and initiate civil court action and enforcement by legal action.
Now, Lawyer:
Defintion of lawyer: 1. One whose profession is to give legal advice and assistance to clients and represent them in court or in other legal matters
I think that is very clear. Now to combine them....
Definition of a prosecuting lawyer: 1. A lawyer empowered to prosecute cases on behalf of a government and its people
so a prosecuting lawyer is the lawyer who proves people are guilty and helps sentence them to a crime.
Answer:
A Prosecuting Lawyer is someone who tries to prove a suspect guilty of a crime so the suspect can go to prison or whatever the sentence is.
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∙ 14y agoThe prosecution represents the government in the case. They bring criminal charges against those accused of crimes. They prepare the case and work with the police to get all the evidence. In court they present the case and question the witnesses.
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∙ 14y agoa lawyer that gains arguements with pepole
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∙ 14y ago# Alameda county criteria Domestic Violence shall no longer be in the hands of the victim, it shall now be in the hands of the prosecution 2000
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A prosecution lawyer wants to show evidence that the defendant was at the scene of the crime when the crime was committed. Which will the lawyer use?
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A prosecution lawyer wants to show evidence that the defendant was at the scene of the crime when the crime was committed which will the lawyer use?
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Who is on trial in 'To Kill a Mockingbird'?
tom Robinson was the defendent with Atticus Finch as the lawyer and bob and mayella Ewell were the prosecution
What type of cases does a Maritime lawyer take?
A maritime lawyer will handle the defense or prosecution of clients accused committing a crime either on the ocean or in international waters. They specialize in maritime law proceedings.
Can a person sign a non prosecution form?
No. Prosecution is the option of the government, not the individual. Even if an individual wishes not to assist in prosecution, the person can be compelled to act as a witness. Generally speaking, the only exception would be that privileged communication (spouse, minister, doctor, lawyer) is protected. Anyone else can be forced to testify.
Can a defendant ask a lawyer for the prosecution questions?
No. A defendant cannot ask for pre-trial access to the prosecution's questions. The unrehearsed nature of the defendant's answers to the prosecutor's questions reveal more of the truth than a planned performance would.
What are all the jobs in the court room?
The answers are.. Judge: makes sure everything runs smoothly Jury: Decides at the end what happens to the defendant ( Guilty/ not guilty) Witness: Someone who has been there during the crime and gives evidence of what happened Defence lawyer/ prosecution lawyer: ( Defence Lawyer) someone who tries not to get the defendant in prison ( Prosecution lawyer) tries to prosecute them ( get the defendant guilty) Defendant: Someone who has committed the crime Clerk: Make sure everyone is fair and stuff Usher: Makes sure everyone is on time
What is a jag lawyer?
JAG is short for Judge Advocate General. They are responsible for the legal work of the military branch that they support. A JAG lawyer is an attorney that is an officer in the military branch and does the typical lawyer things for the military and military personnel. That includes criminal defense, prosecution, wills and lawsuits.
Can i become a lawyer with a drug charge on record though i was never convicted of it and received a deferred prosecution?
You would have to check with the Bar Association of whichever state it is, that you wish to practice in.
Can a lawyer practice law after being arrested?
Yes. A lawyer can continue practicing law until his/her license to practice is revoked by the state bar association. Sometimes, an arrest or a crime will lead to this revocation, but not always. It depends on the reason for the arrest, and the outcome of the criminal prosecution.
Can an lawyer tell someone if their client admits to killing someone?
They are not to divulge such information. It is protected by the client attorney privilege. Their job is to defend their client and insure that the prosecution proves the entire case.
When was The Witness for the Prosecution created?
Witness to a Prosecution was created on 1999-12-20.
